Catalyn®

Catalyn, Dr. Royal Lee’s first product, supplies multiple vitamins. It contains antioxidants and vital nutrients from whole food and other sources*.

• Supplies multiple vitamins for complex nutritional supplementation
• Designed to help bridge nutritional gaps in the diet
• Encourages healthy cell function
• Supports overall well-being*
• Excellent source of vitamin D, vitamin B6, and antioxidant vitamin A
• Good source of thiamin and riboflavin
• Non-dairy, Non-soy

Benefits of Catalyn®

Catalyn supplies multiple vitamins for complex nutritional supplementation. It is designed to help bridge nutritional gaps in the diet and encourage healthy cell function*. Catalyn is a good source of vitamin D, vitamin B₆ and vitamin A, thiamin and riboflavin.

Benefits of Antioxidants 

Vitamin A supports antioxidant activity to protect against free radicals, promote healthy cell functions.^3-5 Vitamin A is also involved in immune function, the normal formation and maintenance of vital organs such as the heart and lungs.^3-5

Vitamin D Benefits

Individuals with inadequate sun exposure are at risk of vitamin D deficiency.⁶ Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that supports bone health and development, cellular function, neuromuscular function, and immune function.^5,7

B Vitamin Benefits

Catalyn incorporates B vitamins that are vital cofactors for hundreds of biological functions in the body.

• Thiamin (vitamin B₁) acts as a co-enzyme associated with the metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids.⁸
• Riboflavin (vitamin B₂) is converted to its coenzyme forms in most tissues which are involved in many enzymatic reactions in the body including energy production, cellular functions, growth and development.³
• Vitamin B6 in coenzyme forms are involved in more than 100 enzymatic reactions in the body including the synthesis of heme in the red blood cells and neurotransmitters, and the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids.^3,5

Phytonutrient Benefits

Phytonutrients are natural, plant-derived compounds that are reported to be beneficial to human health. Catalyn is formulated with several plant-based superfoods like alfalfa, sweet potato, carrots, and pea vine, which helps bridge nutritional gaps in the American diet.

A Whole Food Matrix Supports Overall Well-Being* 

According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), the U.S. population’s average intake of fruits and vegetables falls far below the recommended amounts.¹ In particular, only 9.3% of U.S. adults meet the daily vegetable intake recommendation.² This shortfall can contribute to under-consumed nutrients. For example, the 2020-2025 DGA have reported more than 90% of adults older than age 19 years do not consume enough vitamin D.¹ 

Catalyn, together with healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, can help fill the nutrient gap. It was the first product developed by the founder of Standard Process, Dr. Royal Lee, in 1929. It contains several plant-based superfoods such as organic alfalfa and pea vine, which are grown on the Standard Process certified organic farm. In addition, it is a source of vital nutrients such as vitamin A, D, and B.

References: 

1. Services USDoAaUSDoHaH. 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 2020.

2. Lee-Kwan SH, Moore LV, Blanck HM, Harris DM, Galuska D. Disparities in State-Specific Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption – United States, 2015. MMWR Morbidity and mortality weekly report. 2017;66:1241-7.

3. National Institute of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets

4. Bowman B, Russell R, eds. Present Knowledge in Nutrition. 9th ed. Washington, DC: International Life Sciences Institute; 2006.

5. Wardlaw GM, Hampl JS, DiSilvestro RA. Perspectives in Nutrition. 6th edition. New York, NY: McGraw Hill Higher Education; 2004.

6. Sizar O, Givler A. Vitamin D Deficiency. [Updated 2019 Jun 4]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532266/.

7. Bikle DD. Vitamin D Metabolism, Mechanism of Action, and Clinical Applications. Chem Biol. 2014 March 20; 21(3): 319–329.

8. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin,Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline.” 1998, doi:10.17226/6015.