Bariatric Liquid Vitamins and Minerals

Life Solutions Liquid Super MultiVitamins And Minerals,  BariCare Protein Supplement

Mad Dog Energy Shots & Mad Dog Energy Chews

      Liquid vitamins and liquid minerals are optimum for bariatric surgery patients, or anyone who may have difficulty swallowing pills. Liquid vitamins, liquid minerals, and liquid medications are the first choice of bariatric surgeons for their gastric bypass patients. Bariatric surgery is a common term for the many forms of weight loss surgery, including roux-en-y surgery--also known as RNY, gastric bypass surgery, lap band surgery, etc. Pills take from 2 to 6 hours to begin working in the body, as they have to be broken down by stomach acid.  Liquid vitamins are working in your body in about 3 minutes.  Life Solutions Liquid Super Multivitamins and Minerals is a great form of a liquid vitamin and minerals for the bariatric patient, due to the reduced stomach size.  Bariatric patients must take at least twice the RDA of normal vitamins, and Life Solution's  formula exceeds these requirements several times in most cases (see supplement fact sheet link below).  This vitamin is ideal for lap band patients, as you do NOT have to grind your larger vitamin supplements to get them past your stomach restriction from the lap band.  It tastes good, like an apple cider, but it's also a greatly enhanced liquid vitamin formula, offering several additional health supplements. The greatest things about liquid vitamins are HOW FAST THEY BEGIN TO WORK, and it's low price of $41.99 per month (plus S & H), or $64.99 for a two month supply WITH FREE SHIPPING.   A wide variety /of liquid supplements are offered, and any $60 order receives FREE SHIPPING.  This company only offers direct retail purchases, and there is no automatic shipment you must sign up for, as with many other liquid vitamins.  Due to recent Current Good Manufacturing Practices (also known as GMP regulations), which can be viewed at  http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/Manufacturing/ucm169105.htm , prices on virtually all supplements and medications have risen.  This site currently offers 2 choices of liquid vitamins.  One is the Mega for $25, which is in limited supply.  Same basic vitamin levels as in the Super Liquid Vitamin for $41.99 when ordered from Life Solutions ($35 if shipped by me).  Due to the recent GMP mandates, all liquid vitamins tend to cost $40 to about $70 per month.  So $25 for the Mega is a very good value.

The 2 photos above are a comparison of  myself prior to my RNY surgery of May 10, 2006, and May, 2006, 2 years after surgery.

Read about my RNY weight loss journey at http://www.ragdoll.com/Dave's%20Bariatric%20Surgery.htm

 My name is Dave Chambers and I am a bariatric surgery patient, having the surgery done on May 10, 2006. I had the Roux-en-Y bariatric procedure done, which tends to be the most successful.   One of the biggest problems facing bariatric patients is the ability to consume all the vitamins and nutrients needed to maintain a healthy body, while loosing weight.  My bariatric surgeon has reviewed the supplemental fact sheet on the the liquid vitmamins and found it to be more than satisfactory for use with bariatric patients.   Instead of taking several vitamins pills twice daily (besides other supplements), only a TBSP serving of Life Solutions Liquid Vitamins is needed each day. TIP: place one TBSP of vitamins in your mouth, hold under tongue for 30 seconds, and then swallow. This allows you to absorb part of the B12 liquid vitamin component sublingually, and then the rest after ingestion.  The only other supplement bariatric surgery patients need is some additional calcium citrate, which I take later in the day. You should NEVER take your calcium citrate supplement with vitamins, as the iron content of the vitamin will be  adversely affected by the calcium .  Wait two hours between taking vitamins and calcium citrate supplement.  Here are my lab results from 2 years past surgery, taking the liquid vitamin levels in liquid vitamins for 7 months:  

Cholesterol, 135 (normal <200), Triglyceride 86 (normal <150), HDL (good) 60 (normal >/=40), LDL (bad) 58 (normal <100), cholesterol/HDL 2.3 (normal <5.0).

Albumin was 4.6, normal 3.3 to 4.8----Calcium 9.7, normal 8.5 to 10.5----Creatinine 1.3, normal 0.7 to 1.3,  Electrolytes (Sodium was 142, normal 135-145, Potassium was 4.8, normal 3.5 to 5.0, Chloride was 103, normal 101-111, CO2 was 29.5, normal 21-31),--- Glucose (fasting) was 84, normal 70-99, Iron was 107, normal 60-170---- Total Iron Binding Capacity was 290, normal 250-420----Iron Sat was 37%, normal 20-50%----Ferritin was 416.8, normal 30-400----Folate was 13.95, normal >5.38----Parathyroid was 57, normal 15-65----Thiamine (B1) was 192, normal 87-280----B12 was 584, normal 200-910----Vitamin D was 33 (25 for D3 and 8 for D2), normal total is 30-100.

    Lab results are the only way to monitor how any vitamin is being absorbed by your body. Recent studies have shown that over half of the US population suffers from low or seriously low levels of Vitamin D. Based upon this study, I've opted to augment my daily vitamins with additional 5000 IU capsules.  Every blood test I had taken for the first 18 months post op had levels of D that ran from 8 to 14, and this was after 50,000 IU prescription D caplets. It was only after I began taking liquid vitamins that my levels of D were within normal limits. So liquid vitamins do get absorbed better, as you can see from my experience with levels of D vitamins. I also strongly urge post op patients to take a dry D3 supplement daily. I take a 50K IU dry D3 four times a week.

Photo of me in 2004 at 350 pounds.

Photo of me at Wango Tango Concert, Summer, 2005 at 350 pounds.

Photo of me at 340 pounds, two weeks prior to surgery.

11-7, 2006 at 237 pounds.     5-12-08,  at 194 pounds.

Photo of me on January 10, 2009 at 195 pounds.

Why take all of these pills, filling up your new small stomach ??

 When you can drink one TBSP of this delicious liquid instead ???      or 

These vitamins were formulated in 2004 by Holistic Pharmacist Michael Lenzner to fill a void in the health care industry. The vision of Mr. Lenzner has resulted in a nutritional supplement company that provides a natural means for healthy living through high quality liquid nutritional supplements that are pharmaceutical, professional quality but made available to consumers. Products are manufactured in a state-of-the-art GMP compliant facility for liquid nutritional supplements located in San Diego County, California.

If you have any questions you'd like answered, please feel free to call me at 951-685-3252 or 951-846-9179.

You have 2 choices, both with the same basic vitamin levels. Liquid Super Multivitamins (supplemental facts HERE) are $41.99 or Liquid Mega Multivitamins are $25. Difference? A manufacturing "booboo"-- a couple of berry juice extracts were omitted from manufacturing, which affects taste somewhat.  Mega Multivitamins in the $25 bottle are only shipped by Dave Chambers at this price (supplemental facts HERE).  Order the $41.99 bottle from the Life Solutions, at link, https://secure.lifesolutionsnp.com/prd/super-multivitamins-and-minerals. Each order over $60 has free shipping from Life Solutions. Also available is a 2 month supply bottle for $64.99 with FREE SHIPPING.  When ordering, type in dave (all lower case letters--no capital D)in the coupon code box of the shopping cart, like the example below:

I can ship the Super MultiVitamins, for the cost of $35 per bottle, plus shipping. Combine one bottle of the Liquid Super MultiVitamins or the Liquid Mega MultiVitamins ($25 bottle) with other products to save on shipping.  Ordering and shipping instructions on my items directly purchased items are listed further down on this page.

If you have any questions you'd like answered, please feel free to call me at 951-846-9179 (Magic Jack line) or 951-685-3252 ( my land line phone).

   This web site speaks about how well Life Solutions Liquid Super Multivitamins work for bariatric patients. But these are actually a liquid vitamin that anyone can take. Any adult can use these, or Life Solutions does make a children's version of liquid vitamins too.  Life Solutions offers a line of 30 liquid nutritional items.  These items can be seen at https://secure.lifesolutionsnp.com/prd/super-multivitamins-and-minerals --this page is about Super MultiVitamins, but click on side tabs to see other products. Those parents who have trouble getting their children to take daily vitamins have a resolution to that problem.  Now, children can take vitamins, and actually enjoy the taste, and not complain about swallowing vitamins.

    Life Solutions Liquid vitamins are made with all natural products, NO artificial flavors, no wheat or soy derived ingredients, gluten free, soy free, egg free, and also free of any salt or dairy. Each TSP (daily serving) has 37 calories, 9 grams of carbs (from fruit juices), 7 grams of sugar (from fruit juices), a broad spectrum of needed vitamins and minerals. Also included are a 170mg antioxidant blend, and a good selection of essential minerals.

Click HERE to see the supplemental facts of Liquid Super MultiVitamins and Minerals.

Click HERE to see the supplemental facts of Mega Liquid MultiVitamins and Minerals.

Click HERE to see a photo of the Michael Lenzner, the pharmacist that developed the Life Solutions line of liquid supplements and his bio.

1667% RDA of B12, 588% of B2, 1250% of B6, 417 % of C, 667% of E, 2667% Thiamine, 400IU D3, and 40mg calcium citrate.  These vitamin products were designed by a pharmacist.

Life Solution Vitamins are also the identical vitamins as Dr's Advantage Liquid Vitamins and their other liquid supplements. Life Solutions makes these products for Dr's Advantage, commonly sold by doctors directly to their patients.

Refer to the chart below to see how Life Solutions compares against other brands:

Adult RDA: A=5000 IU, C=75 to 90mg, D = 400 IU, K = 80mcg, B1 = 1.5mg, B2 = 1.7mg, B12=6 mcg

Daily cost comparison:

• LIFE SOLUTIONS LIQUID SUPER MULTIVITAMINS, $41.99 / mo. supply, or $64.99 / 2 mo. supply (free shipping over $60 order), take 1 TBSP daily. Cost $1.08 per day, when bought in 2 month supply bottles. . HIGH levels of all vitamins, minerals, & antioxidants.

• GBG vitamins, $39.97 per  bottle, 1 oz daily. Cost $1.33 per day. Very low  minerals, low fruit & veggie blend = far less antioxidants.

• VIBE liquid vitamins, $59.95 per 30 oz bottle. Daily cost is just under $2. 

• Passion4Life liquid vitamins, $42.95 per 30 ounce bottle. Cost is $1.43 per day.

• VEMMA, cost is $60 per month. Cost is $2.

• MonaVie "health drink" costs $65 for two 25 oz bottles. Recommended dosage of 2 oz daily, cost is $2.60 per day. $65 will only buy you a 25 day supply.  Very low actual vitamin levels.

• Zrii "health drink" costs $39.95 per 25 oz bottle. At medium dosage of 2 oz per day, cost is $3.20 per day, lasting only 13 days. You would need 2.5 bottles for a month's supply, costing over $98.  Very low actual vitamin levels.

• Xango "health drink", varies somewhat in cost. Best price is $31.25 per 25 oz bottle when purchased in 4 bottle cases. When taken at 1 oz per day (dosage recommended at 1-2 oz per day), cost is $1.25 daily. One bottle would only last 25 days, so you would need 1.2 bottles to last 30 days, at a cost of $37.50.  Low in vitamin values.

Spread sheet of above

**Prices on autoshipment, single bottle purchase (if available) is at a higher price.

Please examine the food chart to compare some nutrients levels of FDA and Life Solutions liquid multivitamins and minerals

Adult RDA levels of Vitamins	One TBSP of Life Solutions Super Liquid Vitamins
42 cups 2 % milk = 100% Vitamin D as D2	42cups of 2% milk = 100% of Vitamin D, as D3
1/2 cup roasted almonds = 100% Vitamin E	3 1/3 cups roasted almonds = 667% Vitamin E
1 1/2 cups cooked spinach = 100% Folic Acid	3 cups cooked spinach = 200% Folic Acid
5.8 cups of cooked oats = 100% B1	154.8 cups cooked oats = 2667% B1
4 cups cooked spinach = 100% B2	40 cups cooked spinach = 2667% B2
9 cups asparagus = 100% B6	112.5 cups asparagus = 1250% B6
7.4 oz. baked salmon = 100% B12	225 oz baked salmon = 1668% B12
5.5 oz chicken breast = 100% Niacin	11 oz chicken breast = 200% Niacin

Life Solutions liquid vitamins have a good ORAC score, which means it is a very good antioxidant, removing many more free radicals that can damage your body than virtually any other supplement.

Why Liquid Vitamins or other liquid supplements?

• Life Solutions Natural Products use only pure, high quality raw materials to create the best liquid supplements on the market.  Whatever Nutritional supplements you use, or would like to try, chances are we have it in a premium liquid formula. Formulated by a holistic healthcare clinician.

• Life Solutions Natural Products offers the most extensive line of premium liquid supplements.  All are backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee, which assures you that we not only take great pride in our product line, we stand behind each and every product we offer.

• The Liquid Advantage:  Liquid nutritional supplements are becoming increasingly popular for a variety of reasons. With advancements in research and technology, liquids are the intelligent alternative to pills and tablets, especially for those people with compromised digestive systems  (this would include wt loss surgery patients), as well as children and the elderly.

• Effectiveness:  The best vitamins and minerals can be hard to digest for some individuals in a solid pill form.  Liquid supplements are already in a form that the body can assimilate quickly and very effectively with their small particle size and pure liquid medium.

• Bioavailability:  Liquid supplements are already dissolved.  They will not require stomach acid to break down the layers of protective coatings had hard-compressed compounds, as with most pills and tablets.  The vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients are immediately available for the body to absorb and utilize more effectively.

• Absorption:  It has been known for many years that liquid supplements are easier for the body to absorb and are generally milder to the stomach than pills or tablets.  Because liquids are well absorbed, you enjoy the greatest possible nutritional benefits.

The Liquid Advantage

• Rapid Sorb TM  technology for maximum effectiveness.

• Accelerated absorption rate.

• Liquids provide greater bio availability of nutrients and more thorough absorption.

• Contains no excipients, artificial flavoring, yeast, starch, wheat, soy , glutten, eggs, salt, or dairy.

• We use concentrated fruit juices and natural flavorings.  You can taste the difference.

• Easy to swallow for children and elderly, and wt loss patients.

• Works well for those people with compromised digestive systems (including wt loss patients).

• Easy to measure.

• Easy to adjust dose, mix or combine with other remedies and health shakes.

• Superior formulations for professionals by professionals.

Feel free to email me at dave@bariatricliquidvitamins.com , or call me at 951-685-3252 or 951-846-9179 to answer any questions you may have on the Life Solutions liquid vitamins.

The products below are NOT ordered from Life Solutions, but are products I have used in my daily RNY post op life. These products are purchased directly from me via PayPal, or a US Postal money order or a certified check.  If you have questions, please email me, at dave@liquidbariatricvitamins.com .  I ship in flat rate boxes at $12 for medium and $15 for large flat rate boxes. Combine items to save on shipment. Paypal payments must include a 4.1% PayPal surcharge fee, since I have my prices as low as possible.  Example:  2 bottles of Mega Vitamins @ $25 = $50 + $12 shipping = $62 + 4.1 % x $62 = $62 + $2.54 = $64.54. If payment is received early in the day, shipment is same day. Arrival time is 2-3 business days. PayPal payments are sent to dave@ragdoll.com , my registered account. Please verify your current shipping address when ordering to assure prompt delivery. I cannot be responsible for secondary shipping costs related to incorrect shipping addresses.

Life Solutions Mega MultiVitamins and Minerals are the same product, available for a limited time at a lower cost. Cost is $25 per monthly supply.  I ship in $12 flat rate boxes.  The only difference between Mega MultiVitamins and the Super Multivitamins that the less expensive Mega vitamins have a couple of berry extracts omitted from manufacturing. This affects the taste slightly, but it can be mixed with any fruit juice if desired.  Here are supplement facts. Call me at 951-685-3252 if you have questions.  This is the same exact product of Dr. Advantage Mega MultiVitamins listed as $41.99 for the same size bottle--only difference is the amber bottle, : as seen at  http://drsadvantage.com/prd/multivitamins-and-minerals 

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Mad Dog Energy Shots and Energy Chews:  shots have no calories, no sugars and no carbs, come in 4 flavors and offer 5-6 hours of an energy boost. Priced at $1 EACH, far less than stores. One of the energy chews offers about a 2-3 hour boost of energy.  Click on the bottle for more information go to: www.liquidbariatricvitamins.com/mad%20dog%20energy%20shots.htm

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12 mints in a metal tin, each mint about 1/2 inch wide, $5 per tin.

BariCare Whey Protein Supplement

Vanilla, chocolate, or custard/pudding varieties. Each serving has 20 grams of protein, 4 grams of sugar, 5000% RDA of B12, tastes good too. CLOSEOUT  All remaining boxes of BariCare will be sold for $10 per box, plus shipping. That's 7 packets for $10 instead of the normal $17.  That's a 41% price reduction. Limited supply left.

Click HERE to learn more.

This is a generic UNFLAVORED whey isolate protein. It truly has no flavor, makes foods creamier, and blends in easily with hot or cold foods. I use it in SF pudding, Cream of Wheat, cooked oatmeal, mix it in with vegetarian refried beans or squash or sweet potato, etc. Just do NOT put the protein in the product while cooking.  Very affordable--$20 gets you 38 servings of 27 g of protein. Combine with other products I have to help with protein intake and eat healthy snacks. Click  http://liquidbariatricvitamins.com/unflavored%20whey%20protein%20isolate.htm  for more info.

Calcium citrate powder, 1 tsp = 700mg.  Use this instead of those LARGE calcium citrate pills. Sold at $10 per 10 oz bag, plus shipping. Each bag has 94 servings of 700mg or about 125 servings of 600mg calcium citrate. Click HERE for more.

Dried peas, the high protein snack food: www.dried-peas.com  

1/4 cup has 6 gr. of protein, 1 lb. bag has 108 grams protein, credit cards or PayPal accepted.

Wasabi dried peas, high protein snack food with a spicy flavor. 1/4 cup has 7 gr of protein. Click HERE for more information.

Roasted Soynuts

These are roasted soynuts. These are mature soybeans, roasted to make them crunchy, and lightly salted so they taste like peanuts. Edamame are the same soybeans only harvested at 80% of mature growth.  High in protein, and taste like peanuts. Sold in 1 pound bags for $5.

Nutritional comparison of Roasted Soynuts and Spanish Peanuts:

Dry roasted edamame, high protein snack food: www.dried-edamame.com 

1/4 cup has 14 grams of protein, 1 lb. bag has >224 grams protein, credit cards, Paypal accepted.

Veggie Trail mix, 7 gr of protein per 1/4 cup serving. Info. Click HERE for more details.

 Also available are veggie chips, 5.3 oz for $5.  Even though the dried veggie chips are very delicious, it's highly recommended that due to lower protein level, these should be mixed with edamame, peas, wasabe peas or soynuts for a much high protein content.

These are dried carrot chips. They are also in the veggie chip blend. But I had so many people request the just the carrot chips, I finally found a source. These are in 4 oz bags for $5 each.

 These are dried green bean chips, also contained in the veggie trail mix. I now have these available by themselves. A 4 oz bag is $5.

Dave’s Green Bean Chips

1 oz serving: 126 cal, cal/fat 54

80mg sodium, total carbs 17, fiber 3g, sugar 3g, protein 1g, VitA 8%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%

Dave Chambers