Nutrition Now’s Adult formula contains: Beta Carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B-1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B-2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B-6, Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12, Biotin, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Chromium, Molybdenum, Potassium, Rutin, L-Phenylalanine, Betaine Hcl, Glutamic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Bee Pollen, Choline, Inositol, L-Orithine HCL, L-Lysine Hcl, L-Cysteine Hcl, L-Methionine, Rose Hips, Hawthorn, Echinacea, Ginger Root, Garlic, Panax Ginseng, Gotu Kola, Hesperidin, and Papain.

Bee Pollen is occasionally referred to hyperbolically as “nature’s perfect food.” Pollen does not technically come from bees, but rather from the stamens of flowers. It is collected through a device placed at the entrance of beehives designed to brush material from the bees’ hind legs. It contains minerals, and trace elements of every plant from which bees collect pollen, in combination with digestive enzymes from the bees. Most doctors and nutritionists that 35 grams of bee pollen daily contains all the nutrients needed by the human body generally accept it. It is also thought to boost the immune system, build allergy resistance, help the body cope with stress, and increase energy and endurance.

Adult Formula is likely to appeal to consumers who are looking for a dietary supplement that will cover all of their nutritional needs, plus perhaps even a bit extra. Because it contains additional herbal ingredients such as Ginseng and Gotu Kola, some may assume that this product will also help them more effectively manage mental and physical stress. However, it is unlikely that three of the same tablets can provide enough of any ingredient. For this reason, we recommend that consumers consider a more complete combination regimen that consists of several pills. For optimum convenience, some manufacturers of high quality products offer single-serving packages containing a full day’s worth of supplements.

• Website posts a complete list of ingredients
• Fairly affordable at $11.99 for a 30-day supply

• Does not contain 2-AEP
• No free trial sample available
• Website does not post testimonials

Although consumers may be drawn to the simplicity of this product, there are a number of reasons to consider a combination of several pills, as discussed above. We were also disappointed to discover that Nutrition Now’s Adult Formula does not contain an absorption-enhancing ingredient. Consumers may be surprised to learn that in the average supplement, as much as 85% of nutrients are never absorbed into the bloodstream, and simply go to waste. This is all the more reason to look for a product containing the patented absorption enhancer 2-AEP.