Eniva Vibe...Question....

[JohnBark]

Anyone use or try Eniva Vibe as a supplement? Here's what's in it:

Vit A 5,000 IU
Vit C 120 mg
Vit D 400 IU
Vit E 30 IU
Vit B1 1.5 mg
Vit B2 1.7 mg
Niacin 20 mg
Vit B6 2 mg
Folic Acid 400 mcg
Vit B12 6 mcg
Biotin 300 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 10 mg
Calcuim 100 mg
Phosphorus 50 mg
Iodine 150 mcg
Magnesium 200 mg
Zinc 4 mg
Selenium 35 mcg
Copper 400 mcg
Chromium 120 mcg
Maganese 1.5 mg
Potassium 175 mg
Boron 1 mg
Cobalt 5 mcg
Germanium 25 mg
Indium 5 mcg
Strontium 500 mcg
Sulfur 35 mg
Vanadium 5 mcg
AntiOX Proprietary Blend 6,000 mg

Is this a good vitamin supplement to add?

Thanks and have a great weekend!

[catatonic]

This looks like a good overall multi-vitamin. There's even enough magnesium in it that your child wouldn't need a separate magnesium supplement unless you're trying to address a magnesium deficiency.

If you're also using Omega-3 supplements, there's not enough Vitamin E, however. You need to include at lease 100IU of Vitamin E along with Omega-3. (Some sources recommend 200IU.)

You don't mention what type of Vitamin A is in here. If it's from beta carotene, no problem. If it's pre-formed Vitamin A (as in Vitamin A Palmitate, etc.) then this vitamin is exceeding Upper Intake Limits, and Vitamin A in excess can be toxic.

Do you have any idea what the anitox proprietary blend includes?

[catatonic]

Out of curiosity, since I'm always searching for new and improved supplements, I took a look at the Eniva website.

***Don't use this is you are following Feingold***

Take a look at the natural extracts section of the ingredients and you will find that they are ALL SALICYLATES.

After the first 6 weeks, if you can tolerate salicylates, you might be able to experiment with using this supplement, but certainly not during Stage 1.

You might want to look at the ingredients in the "Now" brand vitamin called "Special Two". ( www.herbaladvisor.com/shop/xq/asp/ptid.33408/qx/productDetail.htm )

It's light on magnesium, but contains sufficient B-vitamins to eliminate the need for a separate B-complex supplement. Also enough Vitamin E that no additional is required. And the price is right - about $20 for a 3-month supply. You just need to overlook the fact that it looks and smells exactly like the alfalfa treats you give to horses.

This does contain 25mg of apple pectin (also salicylate) and it may be the reason my Challenge Boy reacted badly to it. However, my other boys and I take it without any problems. Still, it's not Stage 1 either. Here's what it has:

Vitamin A (100% as Beta-Carotene) 10,000 IU 200%
Vitamin C (from Calcium Ascorbate) 500 mg 833%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 200 IU 50%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 200 IU 667%
Vitamin K (from Green Foods) 25 mcg 31%
Thiamine (Vitamin B-1) 50 mg 3333%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 50 mg 2941%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 50 mg 250%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine HCI) 50 mg 2500%
Folate (Folic Acid) 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg 1667%
Biotin 100 mcg 33%
Pantothenic Acid 50 mg 500%
Calcium (from Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Ascorbate) 100 mg 10%
Iron (from Amino Acid Chelate) 10 mg 55%
Iodine (from Kelp) 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide and Amino Acid Chelate) 50 mg 13%
Zinc (from Amino Acid Chelate) 15 mg 100%
Selenium (from Amino Acid Chelate) 50 mcg 71%
Copper (from Amino Acid Chelate) 1 mg 50%
Manganese (from Amino Acid Chelate) 5 mg 250%
Chromium (from Yeast-free GTF) 100 mcg 83%
Molybdenum (from Amino Acid Chelate) 50 mcg 67%
Potassium (from Amino Acid Chelate) 50 mg 1%
Boron (from Amino Acid Chelate) 1 mg †
Vanadium (from Amino Acid Chelate) 50 mcg †
Apple Pectin 25 mg †
Betaine Hydrochloride 25 mg †
Glutamic Acid 25 mg †
Papain (Papaya) 25 mg †
Lipase 10 mg †
Amylase 10 mg †
Chlorophyll 9 mg †
Amino Acids 17 380 mg †

[JohnBark]

Catatonic,

Thanks for your imput!!!

I knew it wasn't Stage 1 stuff. My aunt sells it. And we saw for the first time after my son was diagnosed with ADHD. She had a daughter with it and suggested it. I read the label and mentioned to her that we couldn't use for at least another 5 weeks. We are just finishing up week one today.

Not much improvement yet. But, we certainly aren't giving up yet.

Thanks again!

[JohnBark]

Oh yeah, the most attractive thing about Eniva Vibe is that it's a liquid. My son doesn't do pills!!! So, the thought of mixing it into a juice or something else is very, very attractive. Your Special Two supplement is only tablets, correct? I think that's what I read on their website you listed.

Thanks and I hope you are having a great weekend!!!!

[catatonic]

Special Two is two tablets daily, but they are big, green and smelly. If your son doesn't do pills, believe me, you won't get these things into him! (Strangely, my picky eater is the one who actually LIKES these things. Go figure.)