VITAMIN D

If there’s one single micronutrient out there that you should probably be supplementing with, vitamin D would be it.

Its overall health and fitness benefits are extremely lengthy, including strengthening the immune system, boosting cognitive function, improving mood and well-being, optimizing testosterone levels and increasing muscular strength and performance. [12-19]

However, unless you live in a warm climate and spend multiple hours a day outside in the sun, there’s a very good chance that your Vitamin D levels fall below the optimal range. [20-22]

In fact, some research indicates that as high as 25-42% of the population may be at risk for vitamin D deficiency. [23]

Although the current RDA is set at just 600IU daily, most vitamin D research specialists agree that this figure is far too low and that 1500-2000IU is the more appropriate amount for those above the age of 18. [24-27]

The risk of vitamin D toxicity is also very low, with some experts identifying as high as 10,000IU to be the safe upper limit in otherwise healthy individuals. [28]

1 SERVING OF MICROCORE (2-4 TABLETS) PROVIDES 1500IU-3000IU OF VITAMIN D IN THE BIO-AVAILABLE CHOLECALCIFEROL FORM.

MAGNESIUM

Magnesium is a co-factor in hundreds of important processes in the body and plays a key role in maintaining optimal energy production, heart health, digestion, detoxification, bone strength, mood and more.

Of specific importance to those following a muscle building and fat loss program are its effects on keeping testosterone and IGF-1 levels elevated, as well as improving muscular performance and sleep quality. [29-36]

Since magnesium is depleted from the body through sweat, those who regularly perform intensive weight training, cardio and other physical activities tend to have lower levels that can be improved through supplementation. [37-38]

Although many standard multivitamins do include magnesium in their formulas, it’s often dosed at a fraction of the recommended 200-400mg intake and/or is present in a cheaper, lower quality form such as magnesium oxide. [39-40]

1 SERVING OF MICROCORE (2-4 TABLETS) PROVIDES 200-400MG OF MAGNESIUM IN THE BIO-AVAILABLE CITRATE FORM.

ZINC

Just like magnesium, zinc is also an important mineral involved in testosterone production and immunity (along with hundreds of other processes related to overall health) and is drained from the body through sweating. [41-43]

Several studies have shown that hard-training athletes are at risk for impaired zinc status, increasing the need for additional supplementation to prevent a potential deficiency. [44-46]

Although zinc oxide is a commonly used form in many popular multivitamins due to its low cost, its bio-availability in humans is quite low to where only a minimal amount may actually be absorbed. [47]

1 SERVING OF MICROCORE (2-4 TABLETS) PROVIDES 15-30MG OF ZINC IN THE BIO-AVAILABLE CITRATE FORM.

VITAMIN B COMPLEX

The B Vitamins include B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate) and B12 (cobalamin).

They play a critical role in converting food into usable energy and aid in an endless number of important biological processes related to the immune system, hormone production, cognition, growth/repair of cells and much more.

Although they can be found in abundance in whole foods, some data suggests that intense physical activity increases B vitamin requirements and that some athletes may have less than optimal levels. [48-57]

Given the possibility of an additional health/performance benefit and the minimal impact on cost, we decided to add a basic B Complex into the formula to ensure that all your bases are fully covered while still staying well within safe limits.

1 SERVING OF MICROCORE (2-4 TABLETS) PROVIDES A RESEARCH-SUPPORTED DOSE OF ALL 8 B VITAMINS IN THEIR HIGHEST QUALITY FORMS. (SEE LABEL FOR DETAILS)

VITAMIN K

Vitamin K is an often overlooked yet highly valuable compound that refers to two different structures known as phylloquinones (K1) and menaquinones (K2).

Although the standard RDA (75mcg) is sufficient for basic health, research has shown that higher amounts of Vitamin K above this level provide dose-dependent benefits for cardiovascular health, bone strength, insulin sensitivity and overall longevity. [58-62]

Obtaining these levels through food alone is often very difficult (unless you regularly eat fermented soy), making additional supplementation a smart option for both gym-goers and sedentary individuals alike. [63-65]

The risk of Vitamin K toxicity is practically non-existent, with amounts as high as 45,000mcg being demonstrated as safe over the long term. [66]

1 SERVING OF MICROCORE (2-4 TABLETS) PROVIDES 250-500MCG OF VITAMIN K1 (AS PHYTONADIONE) AND 90-180MCG OF VITAMIN K2 (AS MK-7) PER SERVING.

MICROCORE™: THE BOTTOM LINE

If you’re looking to build muscle, lose fat, gain strength and optimize your overall health and well-being, maintaining proper micronutrient intake is critical.

Microcore delivers a pharmaceutical grade, research-supported dose of the most important vitamins and minerals for hard-training lifters, all in their most bio-available forms for maximum absorption.

Rather than throwing in an endless list of cheap, under-dosed, unnecessary and possibly even dangerous ingredients like most standard multis do, Microcore puts all of the focus on quality (not quantity) by providing the exact micronutrients you need and discarding all the useless filler.

The end result is a premium quality, scientifically-sound multivitamin to safely and effectively support your health and fitness goals. 

Your results are our #1 priority. That’s why you’ll only pay for our products if you’re 100% satisfied with them.

If you purchase a RealScience supplement and are unhappy with it for any reason, just let us know and we’ll promptly refund your entire purchase.

You don’t even need to go through the hassle of returning the item to us. You can simply keep the product, and we part as friends.

Very few companies will offer a guarantee like this, but we truly value our customers and know that the quality and effectiveness of our supplements stands on its own.

(To protect ourselves from people abusing the refund policy, this guarantee applies to first-time purchases made within 3 months and is valid on a single bottle of each product. If you purchased more than one bottle and would like a complete refund then it’s required that the additional units be sent back to us so we can re-add them to our inventory.)