Is this product comparable to Deplin 15 mg? I have been getting Deplin samples from my Dr. and she is not getting samples anymore. Deplin is over $500
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I am no expert in organic chemistry; I only know what I can find on the internet about such topics, but Deplin is levomefolate calcium, a calcium salt of levomefolic acid. 5-MTHF is levomefolic acid, AKA 5-methyltetrahydrofolate or l-methylfolate. 5-MTHF is the form of folic acid that our bodies have converted into a usable form via a complex enzymatic process. So I would guess that they are "cousins", and it might be worth trying if you can't get Deplin.
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my son's naturopath had him on this (most naturopaths recommend Thorne -1mg & 5mg) - and then switched him to deplin (7.5mg & 15mg) only as he moved to the higher dosages. I did find an online Rx that had deplin far cheaper than you could get at a local pharmacy.
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I do not know anything whatsoever about Deplin. I have been very satisfied with Thorne. I first got the thorne supplements from my acupuncturist and I have reordered on Amazon and will continue to do so when I can. The acupuncturist said they were the best she could find, and highly recommends them.
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Yes I have taken both "Deplin" and/or 3 daily of the 5MTHF otherwise 15mg daily of the "Thorne" brand. I knew Deplin was expensive but darn!! It makes this look inexpensive doesn't it?
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I had not heard of Deplin, but the online Deplin package insert says it is a combo of Metafolin (a trademarked form of folate available as a supplement from many OTC brands) and an algae called Schizochytrium that is a source of DHA. Sounds like you might be able to take these two supplements together for far less than Deplin costs. Quatrefolin is a similar folate product that is touted as being bioavailable. So there are lots of choices to try. Good luck!
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I'm a PA, recommend this to patients too and yes they are the same thing. Same powder just a lower price.
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Sorry, cant comment on that. You may have to ask the company if they can provide data on any clinical trials they may have conducted. I've been taking it for 10 weeks. There may be folks on this review board who may have been taking it longer. Best you ask around further!
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Kathleen: This has to be a misprint. Contact customer service to get the actual price. I buy this product about three times a year and I have never paid more than $14.99 for it. However, if you are going to use Macadamia Nut Oil often, I feel this is the best brand for purity and taste. If you re just an occasional user, one of the other brands will probably suffice. Good luck, and happy taste buds!
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The OTC Version is only 27 mg vs the prescription 40 mg. It is working for me just as well as the 40 did so it is worth a try.
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I had the same concern, and was able to contact Thorne and receive a reply. YES, they are the same. that is directly from Thorne. (it seemed to imply a cost savings by using a smaller bottle.)
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I don't know as I no longer take this product anymore. I have switched to something less expensive and more readily available in the drug stores.
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I only took the product for about month. Didn't notice any difference healthwise. However, because it is a natural product, it may take longer to get in bloodstream and actually work. However, at that price, I couln't really afford to pay for another month and get no results.
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I cut mine in half and take 60 a day- I would work with an herbologist or naturopath to find your right dosage. Each brand seems to work differently. I like this one cause it helps and the price.
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If you are new to the product, you should check out the truehope website first. If I recall, you should start with a "loading dose" that is far higher, for several months, than the "maintenance dose" that people settle down to once their symptoms improve AND they have made changes (almost always lower - under doctor's supervision of course) in their prescription meds. These are no minor details if you or a loved one are suffering from a mental health condition. I would not experiment with this on my own. The web site offers phone and internet counseling to help, and I believe that is part of the higher price charged by them for the same stuff when you order it off their website...hope that helps you and anyone else reading this!
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Personally, I think very highly of BSN protein products (they are my favorites). There may have been some slight labeling changes over the years but I cannot remember. My suggestion would be to ensure that the two products you are comparing are in fact the same (one might be isolate vs non-isolate, or size of the container, or the "Dessert" product vs the "Syntha-6" product). I'm not sure what you are referring to by "PD" and Exp", sorry. I understand your caution about trying something new but both my personal testimony and the aggregate of reviews on Amazon should provide you some confidence that you are purchasing a great product. Anything beyond that, you're just going to have to try it for yourself. Personally, I think very highly of BSN protein products (they are my favorites). There may have been some slight labeling changes over the years but I cannot remember. My suggestion would be to ensure that the two products you are comparing are in fact the same (one might be isolate vs non-isolate, or size of the container, or the "Dessert" product vs the "Syntha-6" product). I'm not sure what you are referring to by "PD" and Exp", sorry. I understand your caution about trying something new but both my personal testimony and the aggregate of reviews on... » Read More Personally, I think very highly of BSN protein products (they are my favorites). There may have been some slight labeling changes over the years but I cannot remember. My suggestion would be to ensure that the two products you are comparing are in fact the same (one might be isolate vs non-isolate, or size of the container, or the "Dessert" product vs the "Syntha-6" product). I'm not sure what you are referring to by "PD" and Exp", sorry. I understand your caution about trying something new but both my personal testimony and the aggregate of reviews on Amazon should provide you some confidence that you are purchasing a great product. Anything beyond that, you're just going to have to try it for yourself. « Show Less
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Good question, I'm not really sure. You could always contact the company and ask them to clarify. I have noticed a difference in my skin, I will continue to use this product and probably repurchase when necessary. It is not nearly as expensive as some other products on the market.
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The pills worked better for me, a friend tried the drops and those worked better for him. Both cost the same for a months supply. Give them a shot.
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I like this product. I am not a chemist, so I don't know how I could attest to the purity. Apparently, from your comment, you have some way to ascertain purity? If so, why ask? I had merely heard that OptiMSM is a good product, and I have heard that this is a good company. You are on your own from there.
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I'm in Canada, and the first bottle of Wobenzym N I bought at my local Natural supplement store was by Douglas Lab's. That was what is available here, and it was very expensive. Then I found out that I could order it on line from the United States for less than half the price. The distributor is Garden of Life but I ordered it twice on a deal through Amazon Marketplace, which showed me various providers, and I chose the cheapest provider. To answer your question, I found both products to be the same. For me Wobenzym N from Garden of Life seems to provide the same level of joint care and healing as the one from Douglas Lab's. I hope this is helpful for you. I'm in Canada, and the first bottle of Wobenzym N I bought at my local Natural supplement store was by Douglas Lab's. That was what is available here, and it was very expensive. Then I found out that I could order it on line from the United States for less than half the price. The distributor is Garden of Life but I ordered it twice on a deal through Amazon Marketplace, which showed me various providers, and I chose the cheapest provider. To answer your question, I found both products to be the same. For me Wobenzym N from Garden of Life seems to provide the same level of joint care and... » Read More I'm in Canada, and the first bottle of Wobenzym N I bought at my local Natural supplement store was by Douglas Lab's. That was what is available here, and it was very expensive. Then I found out that I could order it on line from the United States for less than half the price. The distributor is Garden of Life but I ordered it twice on a deal through Amazon Marketplace, which showed me various providers, and I chose the cheapest provider. To answer your question, I found both products to be the same. For me Wobenzym N from Garden of Life seems to provide the same level of joint care and healing as the one from Douglas Lab's. I hope this is helpful for you. « Show Less
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Hi Caspurr. Its me again. I just thought I let you know that I was referring to the Carlson Labs Elite Omega-3 Gems (700 mg of EPA & DHA per softgel capsule), and not the Carlson Super Omega-3 Gems (500 mg of EPA & DHA per softgel capsule). Sorry about the ambiguity on the last response. The Elite Gems are about $3 more expensive for only 120 softgels, 10 softgels less that the Carlson Super Omega-3 fish oil.
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I called the company a couple of months ago and asked the same question. If I remember correctly, they told me the bottles contain the same amount of product, both count and volume. I think that the dosage is a personal decision that you make for yourself, as it seems to me that the label dosage was lowered, perhaps as a measure to make it seem that the product will last longer. Actually, there is no real set dosage as there is no daily requirement involving the RMA+ mineral supplement. Since the label change I have been taking the same four capsules daily that I began taking last November. Nothing has changed, and the product still works just as good as it ever did! I know it appears confusing, but nothing except the label has changed, and unless you think taking a lesser dose will work just as well for you, it is really only a matter of economics and performance. What I found out that concerns me more, is that the price went up! That made me search for a better price, and I did find it substantially cheaper elsewhere on the internet! Try overstock.com!