Question: from Ron
We are already getting Total Balance Men's and Women's. We are in our 80's, therefore should we be getting Unisex instead of Women's TB? Could we both be having Unisex? Also would we benefit from having more indium? The recommendations seem to say that more is good and harmless. (Is it in the men's formula?)
I should add that we are pretty fit and we eat an almost ideal diet.
Answer: from Joanna (XtendLife’s Medical Nutritionist)
You are fine to continue on Total Balance Men's Plus yourself, as it contains additional ingredients to Total Balance Unisex that are good for prostate health.
I think that it would be a good idea for you wife to switch to Total Balance Unisex as she no longer needs the hormonal requirements provided in Total Balance Women's Plus for menopausal and hormone corrections in the younger woman. The Unisex version has the same amount of active ingredients, they are just slightly different. For example, the dose of Tumeric is higher which is a very beneficial ingredients for many health conditions.
I am not sure is you are on our Omega 3/DHAs. These would be beneficial for you both, and is an excellent compliment to the Total Balance formula to provide essential fish oils. If you do not already have info on these, you can find them here:
Regarding Indium.....Indium is a trace element included in all our Total Balance versions. We include 676mcg in a full daily dose. This trace mineral is helpful in enhancing nutrient absorption, increasing energy, and balancing chemical processes and overall wellbeing.
There is actually no recommended dose for indium as it is a trace element. It is needed along with many other nutritional elements, in small dosages for best cumulative effect, and would not provide any noticeable additional benefit if taken in larger doses.
Thanks for the information about Indium. I'm fully aware of the importance of even minute amounts of certain minerals and/or chemicals in metabolic processes but you've expressed it in a way I understand.
May 25, 2007 | Phillip