ProFenda is the first nutritional supplement system in North America designed to replace the specific nutrient losses associated with each of the five most commonly prescribed drug therapies. I would extend this statement to include pharmacists and physicians. Many of you will be aware of the use of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 to reduce the elevated blood levels of homocysteine, a major risk factor in cardiovascular health. And patients now ask about probiotics when they pick up antibiotics. Hopefully the ProFenda line will expand our thinking in this whole area.
Medications can adversely affect the body's ability to utilize many nutrients.
They may reduce absorption, distribution, activation and utilization by the body, and possibly increase excretion of water-soluble nutrients. ProFenda is a customized approach to nutrient replacement, with each of the five formulations tailored to the nutrient loss associated with a specific category of medication. Each package of ProFenda for analgesics, for antidepressants, and for antibiotics contains a 15-day supply to be taken twice daily. ProFenda for oral contraceptives and cardiac therapies each contain a 30-day supply of capsules to be taken twice daily. The line will be launched in October.