Question: Hello Dr. Ettinger,

I have used the California Academy of Health Products for many years.  I love them and will continue using them.

However, my question is about another company’s products.  Have you heard of Rain Nutrition?  They are selling products called Soul (antioxidant liquid) and Pure (probiotics with some special patented coating).  I am not sure these products are as great as they say.  They seem kind of expensive too.  I was just hoping that maybe you could tell me your opinion on them.  The website is www.rainnutrition.com

Thank you,

Cathy

Answer: Catherine,

Rain is a multi-level-marketing company.  I don’t need to look at the products because, as far as I am concerned all MLM’s are semi-legal pyramid schemes, with inflated prices and marginal products.  My recommendation is to stay away and tell your friend (just guessing) who recommended you these products, thanks but no thanks. Keep your hard earned money.

Our Liquid Power Multi-V and Probiotic FloraHealth are dynamite products and they’re what I uses in my practice, for a probiotic and liquid antioxidant. I’d stack the above two products up against Pure and Soul any day of the week, in quality, price and effectiveness.  Just my professional opinion from 21 years in the nutrition and holistic medicine business.

I hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger BSc, DC

Response Back: Thanks Dr. E

I really appreciate your help.

I already use the Liquid Power but I will add the Probiotic FloraHealth.  Is the probiotic something you take on an on-going basis?

My Response: Catherine,

One a day is perfect. Basically, we have two immune systems. One in the intestines and then the rest of the body. If we keep an abundance of healthy flora throughout our life-time, we are less likely to develop any bad condition in the intestines and our overall immunity will be higher. The key to Probiotic FloraHealth is that it’s enteric coated, meaning it opens up in the small intestine rather than the stomach. That way all the good stuff goes exactly where it’s needed and not inactivated in the stomach. There IS no better type coating. Here is What Rain says, “Rain Nutrition’s probiotic, PURE, uses patented BIO-tract® technology which protects our product from the harmful effects of stomach acids so that the good flora and beneficial organisms will survive until they reach the GI tract where they will go to work on cleansing and strengthening.”

Their all hype and price, and it’s exactly what we have at a WAY CHEAPER PRICE. As I said, MLM’s are all hype and no substance. Why else would someone pay $45 for a product that they could buy elsewhere for $15. It’s the 7 levels of down-line commission added in, not that it’s a better or more unique product.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger BSc, DC

Question: Is it possible to get Liquid Power without the synthetic vitamins in the formula?  Thanks. Joel Haubenstock

Answer: Joel,

Liquid Power is Liquid Power. I know of no whole-food supplement that possesses as broad a range of phytonutrients and other nutraceuticals as Liquid Power.

Our Liquid Power is formulated for everyone. We have incorporated many individual’s suggestions into our final bend. It’s a tough job trying to satisfy and please everyone but we have tried. The reason that Liquid Power is not a 100% whole food supplement (it’s very close though) is that we wanted the average consumer to be able to afford it. A 100% whole food supplement of Liquid Powers caliber would be around $80.00-$90.00 a bottle and well out of reach of the targeted consumer.

I take it and so does my 4 year old daughter. I have over 950 different supplements in my practice to choose from and I personal think Liquid Power is a phenomenal product and the one I choose as my multi-formula.

If you have any suggestions or additional questions please feel free to e-mail me.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc

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Question: In your opinion, which is more beneficial to a 62 year old woman who just wants to feel good and stay healthy – almost naked noni juice or goji juice? I have been buying the noni juice, but am reading the testimonials and benefits of goji juice, as well, and now i just don’t know which one is best for me. you offer so many different therapy juices – even the mangosteen elixir etc. etc. It is difficult to know which one is best for me, and i am very confused! Help, please.

Joan Kozla

Answer: Joan,

In my opinion, Liquid Power is the best “feel good” product we offer. If I had to recommend just one, stand alone product, it would be our Liquid Power.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, Bsc

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Dear Doctor,
 
My mother has osteoporosis…Will your Liquid Coral Calcium supply her with enough Calcium?
 
How can I be assured that the Coral was not harvested from live reefs?
 
The Label says 2100mg Coral Calcium and then 575mg below that.  What does this mean?
 
Please get back to me at your earliest convenience.  Thanks!
 
I look forward to your reply.
 
Thanks!

Bill

Bill,

First, No one harvests from live reefs. The 2,100 is the amount of the coral calcium (the total raw product in one serving) the 575 is the amount of calcium per serving. This is a fantastic formula for the bones it is very a comprehensive formula and at a great price.
 
Sincerely,
 
Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc

Dr. E,

I have received my second shipment of CAOH Coral Calcium.  I have my wife & sister using it as a preventative.

My sister wants to know how you guys make it taste so good.

How many servings should we all take…Currently we are all using 2 Tablespoons.  Does that supply enough calcium?

Please get back to me.

Thanks,

Bill

Bill,

I am glad all of you like the formula. The good taste is just our – all natural flavor blend, its good stuff. 2 tblsp. is perfect.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc

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Question: Hi my name is Susan, I am severely anemic and my doctor recommended I take up to 325 mg of iron a day, do you have a product that can meet these requirements in a liquid or powder form? Any help is appreciated.

Thank you,

Susan D

Answer: Susan,

First, are you sure it was 325mg’s a day? If yes, read the rest. If it was 32.5mg’s a day than that’s ok.

A menstruating woman only needs 30mg’s a day and 18-20mg’s a day the rest of the month. Your doctor needs to do a little home work and figure out what the real problem is – it’s not a lack of iron containing foods in your diet. 325mg’s a day is insane. For one, you would be so constipated from that much iron that it would take a colonic just to have a bowel movement. I am guessing that you might be vitamin C deficient and/or hydrochloric acid (HCl) deficient and/or vitamin B12/intrinsic factor deficient.

I personally would never recommend or take above 60mg’s of iron a day and the only iron I recommend is “Iron Glycinate”. I can’t tell you what to do but you really should think about seeing someone else. Let me know how this turns out.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Response back: Thank you for your quick feed back. I am definitely calling my doctor, even now as I type. I can’t believe he could have made such an error, I am glad to find someone who can question this and give me sound advice.

Thank you so much!

Susan

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Question: We have been taking both your Liquid Power and Goji Juice for several months now. My husband is a recent cancer (b-cell lymphoma) survivor and has heart disease. I cannot determine from the ingredient list how much COQ-10 is in the Liquid Power. I am wondering if we need to add that to our morning “cocktail”.

We love your products Dr. E. and are both feeling wonderful!

Thank you for your assistance with our question!

Peggy Whitehead

Answer: Peggy,

There is not what I would consider a therapeutic dose of CoQ10 in our Liquid Power (50mg’s). In my opinion a therapeutic dose starts at or above 100mg’s. If you are looking to increase your dosage, 100-120mg’s a day would be my starting point.

I am glad that you like the products. E-mail me any time.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Question: Hello,

Can you tell me what the ORAC Value per two ounces is in your Vitamin and Mineral supplements?

Thank you,

LuAnn

Answer: Lu Ann,

We don’t perform ORAC testing on any of our products. I have had a very successful and large holistic practice in Southern California for almost 18 years. I carry over 450 unique supplements from, what I and others consider the top companies in the industry and none of them perform ORAC scores on their products. ORAC is an internet phenomenon only! I need to say that again, ORAC is an internet phenomenon only! Please do not buy into marketing hype when it comes to buying your supplements, it’s not going to get you a better product.

Our Liquid Power is 100% vegetarian, hypoallergenic, and contains our unique blend of 9 sea vegetables. It’s safe for toddlers-seniors. Liquid Power uses a lot of patented forms of ingredients to assure only the best quality ingredients go into it.

ORAC says nothing to what is in the product. I can add a gram of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and boost the score through the roof, is that a better product? I don’t think so.

I hope after this e-mail you choose our Liquid Power but if you don’t, than I wish you good luck with whatever product you choose.

Sincerely

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

More information on ORAC:

ORAC – Analysis – Flash Pasteurization

ORAC – My Opinion

Here’s More On – ORAC

I just completed my second month on Liquid Power. I have severe osteoarthritis in my knees. Within 3 weeks I was walking without pain! I purchased Liquid Coral Calcium and am finishing my first bottle. I feel great. By the way, I just turned 60.

I definitely will continue with Liquid Power forever.

Since Liquid Power is so complete, I am not sure what other products would be necessary for me. I was taking so many different herbs and vitamins and cutting down to one ounce of Liquid Power is great.

Thanks for your wonderful products.

Phyllis G. Reed

Question: How about adding probiotics to Liquid Power? And lecithin from soy, little concerned about estrogen from soy. What do you think?

Thanks,
Greg

Answer: Greg,

Thanks for the questions. Probiotics are killed by the HCl in the stomach. The preferred method of delivery is for the capsule to be enteric coated, that way it bypasses digestion in the stomach and releases the contents into the small intestine. Our formula Probiotic Flora-Health is enteric coated, contains multiple probiotic strains, and has FOS which is a food source for the probiotic strains. It’s the perfect formula.

Lecithin derived from soy does not contain phyto-estrogens. The PE’s are 99.9% eliminated with the protein, during processing, so no worries.

I hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

“I feel that taking your liquid vitamins (Liquid Power) and another supplement (Thyodine), I have eliminated my depression and have helped get my hypothyroidism in check. I will not stop taking these supplements.” M.D.