Metagenics
Advaclear
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Support for Daily Detoxification
AdvaClear® stands for 'Advanced Clearance'.
This comprehensive combination of detox nutrients and botanicals is designed to support daily detoxification for optimal vitality and health. (It took me a while to find everything in 1 pill!)
FEATURES
AdvaClear® provides methylated B12 and folate along with bifunctional nutritional support designed to enhance the activities of several liver detoxification enzymes and support Phase I and Phase II detoxification pathways.
If/when you drink alcohol...
AdvaClear® is great before and after alcohol. It's best friend is Coyne's Liposomal Glutathione. Along with water, these two can work wonders towards softening a hangover. BUT, you MUST take them before and after alcohol! And, you (we all) must remember to drink water between each drink! Be kind to your liver and give it some extra love when you ask it to work extra hard for you.
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size |
2 Capsules† | |
| Servings Per Container | 63 | |
| Vitamin A (from mixed carotenoids†† and retinyl palmitate) | 750 mcg | 83% |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 133 mg | 148% |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | 33 IU | 4% |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 44.6 mg | 297% |
| Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) | 10 mg | 833% |
| Riboflavin | 5 mg | 385% |
| Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin) | 23.3 mg | 146% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) | 16.66 mg | 980% |
| Folate (as calcium L-5-methyl-tetrahydrofolate)††† | 445 mcg DFE | 111% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 33.4 mcg | 1,392% |
| Biotin | 66 mcg | 220% |
| Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) | 33.3 mg | 666% |
| Zinc (as zinc citrate) | 6.5 mg | 59% |
| Selenium (as selenomethionine) | 50 mcg | 91% |
| Copper (as copper citrate) | 0.65 mg | 73% |
| Manganese (as manganese citrate) | 1.66 mg | 72% |
| Molybdenum (as molybdenum aspartate) | 66 mcg | 147% |
| Sodium (as sodium sulfate) | 40 mcg | 2% |
| Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) Leaf Extract (containing cynarin and chlorogenic acid) | 167 mg | * |
| Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) Aerial Parts 4:1 Extract | 133 mg | * |
| Taurine | 117 mg | * |
| Sodium Sulfate | 100 mg | * |
| Pomegranate (Punica granatumL.) Whole Fruit Extract [standardized to 45.8 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)] | 87.5mg | * |
| N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine | 67 mg | * |
| Decaffeinated‡ Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Leaf Extract [standardized to 60% (33.6 mg) catechins and 40% (22.4 mg) epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)] | 56 mg | * |
| Silymarin (from milk thistle seed extract, Silybum marianum) | 50 mg | * |
Other Ingrediens
- Capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable), and silica
Directions
- Take two capsules once daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
- Read ingredients, dosages and cautions carefully.
- Do not exceed recommended dosages unless on the advice of a healthcare provider.
- If you are on medication, taking nutritional supplements, suffering from any medical condition, pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare practitioner before starting any new food, supplement or remedy.
- Do not stop prescribed medication without consulting your healthcare practitioner.
- Report any new or strange symptoms to your healthcare practitioner to ensure appropriate medical care.
- Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
- Due to the unique nature of each individual person’s health, specific results cannot be guaranteed and may vary from person to person.
- The product information provided is for educational purposes and is not intended as either diagnosis or treatment of any disease, nor does it replace professional medical advice.
- This medicine is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure of prevent any disease.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Store in a cool (below 25°c), dry place.
WARNING
- Excess vitamin A intake may be toxic, may increase the risk of birth defects, and may contribute to osteoporosis.
- Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not exceed 10,000 IU / 3,000 mcg of preformed vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) per day unless directed to do so by their healthcare practitioner.
CAUTIONS
- Vitamin C may increase the absorption of iron so it is not recommended if your body has a genetic iron storage issue such as haemochromatosis.
- Vitamin C may increase aluminum absorption from antacids
- Vitamin C may decrease exogenous estrogen metabolism
- Vitamin C may decrease fluphenazine concentrations
- Large doses of vitamin C may reduce half-life of HIV protease inhibitors
WARNINGS
- Warfarin activity may be affected by Vitamin C - not recommended for use with Warfarin.
- If you are using medication to lower blood pressure or have a bleeding disorder, consult your healthcare professional before using vitamin C.
- Your body has no way to store this important mineral, so it is important to ensure you’re getting in reguarly through your diet or supplementation.
- Zinc’s main role is to help your body increase white blood cells and fight off infection. It also assists with the release of antibodies.
- Deficiency has been linked to increased instances of sickness so zinc is commonly used for the prevention and treatment of colds and flu.
- Look for supplements that combine the power of vitamin C and zinc.
Dosage
- Suggested dose - normal: 15 to 30 mg per day.
- Suggested dose - COVID or viral prevention: 30-60mg
- Pregnant women should aim for 12 mg per day since it’s essential for normal fetal development.
How to incorporate
- If you’re eating a healthy well-rounded diet, you should be getting in the proper amount of zinc per day without needing a supplement.
- During winter and flu season, supplementstion might be needed to maintain slightly higher levels for a few months.
- If getting over a cold quickly is your goal, supplementing at least 75 mg per day can reduce cold duration and symptoms so you can get back to your life.
Interactions
- Zinc may decrease absorption of some antibiotics when taken at same time
- Zinc may increase side effects of cisplatin
- Zinc may decrease the absorption of penicillamine
- Amiloride may increase amount of zinc in body
COVID
Zinc plays a crucial role in the function of essentially all immune cells. Deficiency of this critical element has a profound impact on immune response, increasing susceptibility to a variety of infections.208-212
One of zinc’s critical roles in immune function is its role in thymulin production and activity.213
In addition, zinc has specific and well-known antiviral properties.214
Increasing intracellular zinc concentrations in cell culture impairs the replication of a variety of RNA viruses including SARS-CoV-1. Intracellular zinc has been shown to inhibit RNA synthesis by suppressing the SARS-CoV-1 replication and transcription complex.215
In vivo evidence for zinc’s antiviral role comes from a Cochrane review that found zinc intake was associated with a significant reduction in the duration of the common cold. Many of the studies showing benefit when taken during the course of an infection were in the form of a zinc lozenge.216 It makes sense to utilize this mode of delivery during the acute infection phase.
Zinc has also been shown to suppress Th17 cell development.217
Interleukin-17 (IL-17) made by Th17 cells has been shown to drive an inflammatory feedback loop via IL-6 induction.218
Zinc dependent transcription factors are involved in the regulation of the gene expression of IL-6 and TNFα.219
The effect of SNPs in genes encoding zinc transporters on blood zinc levels in humans has been examined.220
Older individuals with gain of function IL-6 SNPs have been shown to have a greater need for zinc.221
Zinc supplement in older individuals with gain of function IL-6 SNPs and low zinc were shown to have lower IL-6 and MCP-1 levels upon zinc supplementation.222
Anosmia (loss of smell) and dysgeusia (distorted sense of taste) are commonly being reported in patients at every phase of COVID-19.223
These are also classic symptoms of zinc deficiency. It is too early in the discovery process to determine if this is cause or effect, nonetheless zinc deficiency greatly impairs immune function, especially resistance to viral infections. Notably, inadequate dietary consumption of zinc is found in almost half the older population.224
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211. Dardenne, M. Zinc and immune function. Eur J Clin Nutri. 2002 Aug;56
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human health: an update. Arch Toxicol. 2012 Apr;86(4):521-34.
213. Bach JF, Dardenne M. Thymulin, a Zinc-Dependent Hormone. Med Oncol
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214. Krenn BM, Gaudernak E, Holzer B, Lanke K, Van Kuppeveld FJM, Seipelt J.
Antiviral Activity of the Zinc Ionophores Pyrithione and Hinokitol against Picornavirus Infections. Journal of Virology Dec 2008, 83 (1) 58-64; DOI: 10.1128/JVI.01543-08
215. te Velthuis AJ, van den Worm SH, Sims AC, Baric RS, Snijder EJ, van Hemert MJ. Zn(2+) inhibits coronavirus and arterivirus RNA polymerase activity in vitro and zinc ionophores block the replication of these viruses in cell culture. PLoS Pathog. 2010 Nov 4;6(11):e1001176.
216. Zinc for the common cold. Cochrane Systematic Review (2013) 6. John Wiley and sons, Ltd
217. Kitabayashi C, Fukada T, Kanamoto M, Ohashi W, Hojyo S, Atsumi T, et al. Zinc suppresses Th17 development via inhibition of STAT3 activation. Int Immunol. 2010 May;22(5):375-86.
218. Ogura H, Murakami M, Okuyama Y, Tsuruoka M, Kitabayashi C, Kanamoto M, et al. Interleukin-17 promotes autoimmunity by triggering a positive-feedback loop via interleukin-6 induction. Immunity. 2008 Oct 17;29(4):628-36.
219. Mocchegiani E, Costarelli L, Giacconi R, Cipriano C, Muti E, Tesei S, Malavolta M. Nutrient-gene interaction in ageing and successful ageing. A single nutrient (zinc) and some target genes related to inflammatory/immune response. Mech. Ageing Dev. 127, 517–525.
220. Fujihara J, Yasuda T, Kimura-Kataoka K, Takinami Y, Nagao M, Takeshita H. Association of SNPs in genes encoding zinc transporters on blood zinc levels in humans. Leg Med (Tokyo). 2018 Jan;30:28-33.
221. Mocchegiani E, Romeo J, Malavolta M, Costarelli L, Giacconi R, Diaz LE, Marcos A. Zinc: dietary intake and impact of supplementation on immune function in elderly. Age (Dordr). 2013 Jun;35(3):839-60.
222. Mariani E, Neri S, Cattini L, Mocchegiani E, Malavolta M, Dedoussis GV, et al. Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Plasma IL-6 and MCP-1 Production and NK Cell Function in Healthy Elderly: Interactive Influence of +647 MT1a and -174 IL-6 Polymorphic Alleles. Exp Gerontol . 2008 May;43(5):462-71.
223. Vaira LA, Salzano G, Deiana G, De Riu G. Anosmia and ageusia: common findings in COVID-19 patients. Laryngoscope. 2020 Apr 1.
224. Pisano M, Hilas O. Zinc and Taste Disturbances in Older Adults: A Review of the Literature. Consult Pharm. 2016 May;31(5):267-70.
