A. MegaFood supplements are made with only pure whole foods, which are readily recognized by the body. Our gentle food drying process protects the natural enzymes and constituents of fresh whole foods necessary for nutrient digestion, assimilation and utilization. Because our whole food formulas are rich in plant enzymes, they support healthy digestive function and are not irritating to the stomach. Furthermore they can be taken even on an empty stomach, without upset.

A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or nutritional yeast, is a nourishing whole food and not a pathogenic yeast. It does not cause the growth or proliferation of Candida or other yeast infections. In fact, S. cerevisiae produces anti-fungal compounds that inhibit the growth of pathogenic micro-organisms such as Candida and E. Coli. If you experience Candida, MegaFood products will help support your body’s return to a healthy harmonious balance.*

A. MegaFood delivers 100% whole food nutrients at moderate potencies, similar to those naturally contained within fresh, raw whole foods. Although our potencies are lower than conventional multivitamins, they are more readily bioavailable to the body. Consequently, with whole food, less is more. Our 100% whole food nutrients are part of a synergistic matrix of food constituents. These constituents not only provide vital nourishment but are necessary for proper nutrient delivery and utilization.

A.The outer cellular wall of yeast cells is typically the part of the yeast which most individuals are sensitive or allergic to. MegaFood predigests the outer cellular wall of S. cerevisiae with proteolytic enzymes. This reduces the yeast’s allergenic potential and liberates the nourishment contained within the yeast cell. At MegaFood we understand our customers’ concerns regarding common allergens in food supplements. We validate our multi-vitamins as FREE of soy, dairy and gluten. If you have a yeast allergy, we suggest that you consult with your healthcare practitioner before using our products.

A. All MegaFood whole food supplements are considered vegetarian and, other than the MegaFlora and MegaFlora Plus, those that do not contain Vitamin D3 are vegan. Formulations containing vitamin D3 are not vegan because the D3 fed to our budding nutritional yeast  to create our 100% whole food vitamin D3 is initially sourced from lanolin which is derived from sheep's wool.

A. The D3 fed to our budding nutritional yeast  to create our 100% whole food vitamin D3 is initially sourced from lanolin which is derived from sheep's wool.

A. MegaFood multi-vitamins contain mixed carotenoids from our FoodState® whole carrot concentrate. Carotenoids in food are naturally converted in the body into a bioactive form of vitamin A. Common forms of Vitamin A, retinyl palmitate or acetate in conventional supplements are typically derived from animal fats and therefore not an option for our vegetarian food supplements.   Including mixed carotenoids in our formulations as the source of vitamin A has additional nutritional value because the body will benefit from the variety of life-enhancing carotenioids naturally present in carrots including, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene.

A. Our custom low-heat tableting machines gives us the ability to gently compact the whole food and botanical ingredients together which yields a concentrated dose of nutrients to suit your daily needs. Each tablet is then coated with a thin-layer cellulose to protect the food from oxidizing. This coating is composed of the same materials used to make vegetarian capsules; however, our tablet coating is ¼ of the thickness of a standard capsule, which means it dissolves faster so that the food ingredients within the tablet are readily available for digestion.

A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC), or nutritional yeast has developed a well deserved reputation as being one of the most nourishing super foods available today because of its wholesome nutritional profile. As a vegetarian source of nutrients such as vitamin E, B complex, chromium and selenium, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the most suitable food for a variety of our 100% whole food vitamins and minerals.