Alpha Nutrition formulas are high quality and are used in critical applications to provide optimal nutrient intake. There are no comparable products available of the shelf in the USA and Canada. The ingredients are all chosen for purity, solubility and low allergenicity. Before you order formulas, read the ingredient lists and confirm that all ingredients are suitable.

Alpha Nutrition provides a choice of nutrient modules so that food can be replaced, nutrient intake can be supplemented and balanced in a variety of ways. Elemental nutrient formulas represent the ultimate reduction of food, replacing food intake with a chemically defined set of nutrients. These precise nutrient sets are formulated by assembling nutrients into modules that supply energy, electrolytes, antioxidants, phosphate, vitamins, minerals, neurotransmitter substrates and amino acids as the protein building blocks. Instead of proteins, free amino acids are provided in  the Alpha Nutrition series. A complete set of the nine essential amino acids is complemented by 10 of the non-essential amino acids.  Amino acids are the real nutrients derived from proteins by digestion of food. Amino acids do not trigger immune responses. Free amino acids are more expensive than protein powders and hydrolyzed proteins.

The electrolyte module consists of  salts dissolved in water which form the basis of blood and cellular function. Sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, phosphate and chloride are the essential electrolytes which should arrive in proportion to each other and in the right amounts for proper body function. Water is essential and the intake amount determines the concentration of electrolytes in the blood and tissue fluids. The right amount of water is important - more is almost always better than less. The Alpha formulations provide a balanced set of electrolytes. Phosphate is essential to energy  storage and transfer.

Antioxidants are provided in generous quantities in Alpha ENF because of their many potential health benefits. Vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin E and selenium scavenge free oxygen radicals.

The vitamin and mineral nutrients are presented with US Pharmaceutical certified purity and are chosen for their solubility in water - this provides quick mixing and maximum nutrient absorption. 

Ingredient Sources: The idea of an elemental nutrient formula is to present nutrients in a pure or near-pure form so that food source contaminants are avoided. The formulas are free of milk, Soya, gluten, egg, peanut and other nuts.

There are no  preservatives, food additives or color components in Alpha Nutrition Formulas. All the vitamins and minerals are food or pharmaceutical grade (FCC and USP) Each ingredient has its own history of chemical extraction, synthesis and purification. The US Pharmaceutical guide specifies methods of manufacturer and purity requirements for each nutrient. We purchase ingredients from the most reputable companies who are expert in manufacture of the selected ingredient and are some are the only supplier of individual ingredients such as amino acids. We pay premium prices for the best ingredients.*

The amino acids are individually added to an Amino Acid Premix and are  certified as pure, l-form amino acids - i.e. no source or production contaminants.  No intact or  partially hydrolyzed proteins are used in Alpha Nutrition formulations. 

Canola oil, used in Alpha ENF is the only food ingredient in its native state; providing a blend of individual fatty acids is not an affordable option. 

Maltrodextrin (Maltrin) is hydrolyzed corn starch and may be tolerated by people with allergy to corn since the protein antigens associated with allergy corn are generally not present. Please note that maltodextrin, used in Alpha ENF, Alpha PMX and Alpha BMX  does not contain gluten and is not related to barley-derived malt.

Glucose and fructose: both monosaccharides are derived from corn and are usually but not always tolerated by people with allergy to corn since the protein antigens associated with corn allergy are generally not present. More information about sugars

Canola Oil is now used in Alpha ENF formulas. Canola provides a better fatty acid profile than safflower oil and has solved the quality and supply problems we were having with safflower oil. Unfortunately, there is misinformation circulating about Canola oil, mostly repeating information about euracic acid that is 30 years out of date. Canola oil is quickly replacing other less desirable oils in both commercial and retail food sales. After much study and testing over several years we are convinced that Canola oil is safe, effective and offers the best ratio of Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids of all the available oils. Alpha PMX is an oil free version of Alpha ENF. See Best Oils to Eat.

Microcellulose is the fiber component form plant sources and provides enough bulk that bowel movements still occur even with prolonged food holidays on Alpha ENF or PMX. Micro cellulose reduces digestive symptoms overall and there is no known allergy. 

The formulas are hypoallergenic and have been tolerated by people with sensitivity to many if not most foods. Hypoallergenic means low allergy potential but not zero potential; we doubt that a zero-allergy product is feasible and is not required by people who live in the real world and are exposed to thousands of potential allergens every day. 

*  A well-informed and professional reader with an interest in the details of  manufacture of individual nutrients should first consult USP and FCC specifications, the Merck Index, textbooks of organic chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology. In some instances, manufacturers will supply detailed information and examples of certificates of analysis on individual batches of their products. We do not publish our detailed formulations and ingredient specifications since this is confidential and proprietary information.

Nutritional Rescue Starter  Packs  were invented to help you get started solving your health problems. They contain books and 500 Gram jars of Alpha ENF, Alpha DMX, or Alpha BMX. The starter packs are sold at discounts of 25 to 35% to make it easy and affordable for you to learn more and try our nutrient formulas.

 All Alpha Nutrition products and services are ordered online. Alpha Nutrition ® is a registered trademark and a division of  Environmed Research Inc., Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada. In business since 1984. Online since 1995.