Forvia

The vitamins and minerals selected for FORVIA tablets are based on current clinical findings about the common nutritional deficiencies and daily vitamin and mineral needs of patients with IBD. Just as important, certain minerals and ingredients commonly found in ordinary vitamin supplements are not in FORVIA tablets because they can interfere with absorption of more important nutrients or aggravate symptoms of disease.

• FORVIA contains the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K in water-miscible form to enable good absorption and utilization. IBD patients are at increased risk for low levels of these vitamins. Vitamin D, important for maintaining bone mass, is supplemented at 2 times the daily Value because it is not optimally absorbed in IBD and may be inhibited by steroids used in the treatment of IBD.
• FORVIA contains folic acid, the daily administration of which has been found in a number of studies to be associated with a reduced risk for the development of colorectal cancer or dysplasia in individuals with ulcerative colitis.
• FORVIA contains vitamin C and iron in the ratio and amounts shown to increase iron absorption when given together. Iron is provided as ferrous fumarate, which is highly soluble in the gastrointestinal tract, is well-tolerated orally, and was less toxic then ferrous sulfate or ferrous gluconate in laboratory studies.
• FORVIA contains 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin). B12 may be poorly absorbed in patients with IBD, particularly in extensive Crohn's disease.
• FORVIA contains zinc, important for wound healing and immune function, at 150% of the Daily Value because it may be lost through increased excretion in individuals with IBD.
• FORVIA contains calcium diphosphate, a "non-gassy"/non-carbonate form of calcium for improved bone health.
• FORVIA does not contain magnesium as an active ingredient because magnesium can promote diarrhea.
• FORVIA is lactose-free, and contains no sugars, dyes, artificial sweeteners or flavorings.

Here is the breakdown of each daily dose (2 pills):

Vitamins:

• Vitamin A- 5,000 IU 100% daily value
• Vitamin D- 800 IU 200% daily value
• Vitamin E- 150 IU 500% daily value
• Vitamin K- 80 mcg 100% daily value
• Vitamin C- 200 mg 330% daily value
• Vitamin B1- 10 mg 670 % daily value
• Vitamin B2- 10 mg 590% daily value
• Vitamin B6- 10 mg 500% daily value
• Vitamin B12- 1,000mcg 16,670 daily value
• Folic Acid- 0.4mg 100% daily value
• Niacin- 20 mg 100% daily value
• Biotin- 0.3 mg 100% daily value
• Pantothenic Acid- 10 mg 100% daily value

Minerals:

• Iron- 30 mg 170% daily value
• Calcium -200 mg 20% daily value (NOTE: this is a low dose of calcium, and you will most likely need additional calcium supplementation; those who suffer from IBD, especially if they take prednisone, have an increased risk of low bone density.)
• Zinc- 22.5mg 150% daily value
• Selenium- 70mcg 100% daily value
• Copper- 2.0mg 100% daily value
• Iodine- 150mcg 100% daily value
• Manganese - 2.0mg 100% daily value