GHOST Multi: More Than A Multi

GHOST® is a company that gets a lot of credit for their branding and the experience of the GHOST Lifestyle. Let’s not look past their formulas. GHOST® prides itself on creating compliant formulas, shying away from gray area ingredients, to create effective products in each category they play in.

GHOST® has a knack for creating products that stand out. Historically they have led the industry with incredible flavor systems and flavor collaborations. Recently, GHOST® has begun focusing efforts on health-based products to become a one-stop-shop supplement company for all of your health and workout needs.

Product Overview

The average diet in the world today is filled with voids in micronutrient intake. Take a minute to think about the variety in your diet. Do you think you are covering all the corners? You likely have huge holes that need to be filled by supplementation. Most people turn all their attention to macronutrients – carbs, proteins, fats– and neglect the importance of micronutrients and the role they play on a molecular level. In our opinion, a good multivitamin is one of the most important health supplements available and should be utilized by everyone.

GHOST Multi is a very innovative product that adds remarkable value to the GHOST® health line. This product gives you all of the daily essential vitamins, as well as 6 branded ingredients/blends that demonstrate GHOST’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the industry. In this formula, you will find several ingredients you have likely never heard of. The rest of this article will break down these unique ingredients and explain the value they add to GHOST Multi.

Ingredients

Ghost Multi includes all of your daily essential vitamins but also has a few extras to make this a powerhouse product. We won’t bore you by going over all of the common essentials, so keep reading if you are interested in the true value behind Ghost Multi.

Lutemax 2020® (marigold flower extract) – 200mg

This ingredient is commonly referred to as the “eye vitamin”. This vitamin is a patented form of lutein and zeaxanthin which provide support to the eyes and act as a safe-guard from many eye diseases and disorders.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoid compounds that are consumed in the diet through various leafy vegetables, fruits, and several other plant species. The typical diet in the 21st century is not as well balanced as it used to be. Therefore, these precious carotenoids are less likely to be consumed furthering the need for supplementation. The carotenoids in Lutemax 2020® are derived from non-GMO marigold flowers.

The active ingredients in Lutemax 2020® are concentrated in the retina, where they primarily work to promote eye health. In the retina, carotenoids serve as the foundation of the macular pigment. This pigment in the retina is what protects the eye from harmful sunlight and oxidative stress. Recent research has shown promise that these ingredients may also provide support to the skin and brain, but more research is warranted to support these claims. Maintaining high levels of carotenoids in the retina is important for protection against age-related eye degeneration and even cataracts. Lutemax 2020® has been clinically shown to be safe for use even at incredibly high doses.

PhytoServ™ (veggie powder blend) – 120mg

PhytoServ™ is a proprietary blend of powdered plant-based extracts from Futureceuticals. This blend takes advantage of the most potent phytonutrients found in plants and vegetables. Some of you may be thinking, “what exactly is a phytonutrient?” Phytonutrients are essentially chemicals found in plants, so don’t get confused by the language!

PhytoServ™ delivers powerful dosages of natural antioxidants. Fruits and Vegetables typically contain high amounts of antioxidants, which is one reason why society stresses the importance of including them into your diet regularly. Antioxidants play such a large role in the body, ranging from supporting our immune system to warding off harmful effects of oxidative stress. The PhytoServ™ blend contains a number of antioxidants equivalent to 2 servings of vegetables, which is more than any other multivitamin we know of.

EvNolMax™ (20%) – 100mg

EVNolMax™ is a patented form of Vitamin E produced by ExcelVite. This ingredient is a water-dispersible natural full spectrum palm Vitamin E complex that acts as an antioxidant. EVNolMax ™ is a very unique blend of Vitamin E, as it contains all 8 forms of the vitamin (4 tocopherols and 4 tocotrienols).

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and acts as an extremely potent antioxidant. It works to regulate platelet aggregation, reduce oxidative damage caused to cells by free radicals, and protect the membranes of our cells. Tocotrienol is one form of vitamin E that is often accompanied by the word “unsaturated”. The structural difference between tocotrienol and the other form of vitamin E, tocopherol, lies in the unsaturated side chain tocotrienol possesses.

These forms of vitamin E express different functions within the body, but GHOST Multi has you covered since you are receiving all 8 possible forms here. EVNolMax™ is not only a rich source of vitamin E, but also includes ingredients such as phytosteroids, COQ10, and carotenoids.

Absorption and Bioavailability: TRAACS® & BioPerine®

Next, we have two ingredients that show GHOST’s commitment to maximizing bioavailability. On the label, you will find several minerals from TRAACS®. This acronym stands for “the real amino acid chelate system” which was created and developed by Albion Minerals. BioPerine® is an ingredient you may be familiar with already. It is a form of black pepper extract that has solid clinical evidence.

TRAACS® is intended to maximize the absorption and bioavailability of minerals through a carrier system. The idea behind this is to bind the minerals to compounds that are absorbed by the body much better and more efficiently. You can think of this as minerals “piggy-backing” their way into the bloodstream. The most common carrier ingredient used by TRAACS® is the amino acid glycine. Studies have discovered that zinc bisglycinate has far better absorption success than other forms of zinc. GHOST has chosen to use TRAACS® for several of the key minerals in GHOST Multi, including zinc, copper, and manganese.

BioPerine® is an ingredient that isn’t a newcomer to the supplement industry, but it is a pretty unique ingredient in terms of a multivitamin. Surprisingly, we haven’t seen more companies utilize this ingredient to increase the bioavailability of their product as a whole. BioPerine® is a patented version of black pepper extract that is used to improve the uptake and usage of other ingredients and chemicals that are consumed along with it. It has been shown that just 5mg of BioPerine® can increase the absorption of carotenoids by almost 60%. GHOST uses BioPerine to ensure you are getting the most from the carotenoids and other phytonutrients in this product.  

VegD3® (Vitamin D3) – 50 mcg

GHOST decided to further their commitment to health and wellness with GHOST Multi by making it completely Vegan friendly. They have included vegan-friendly capsules as well as VegD3® to supply 50mcg of cholecalciferol, a vegan-friendly form of Vitamin D3. VegD3® is registered with the Vegan Society as well as the Non-GMO Project.

Vitamin D is typically sourced through sunlight exposure and also through the diet. The main source of dietary Vitamin D is through fish, which is far from the most popular protein source in today’s society. This vitamin is an essential part of the human body, as it facilitates stable blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D deficiency leads to weak bones and eventually osteoporosis. We believe this is one of the most essential vitamins to supplement with, especially if you aren’t outside very often and have a job that requires you to work inside.  

Final Takeaway

We have seen several products from GHOST® this year that focus on health and wellness. GHOST® has historically led the industry with flavor collaborations on superior performance-based supplements, but they have begun expanding their influence.

GHOST Multi brings an exciting revitalization to the multivitamin market. We haven’t seen a product quite like this before, and it isn’t too surprising that it came from GHOST. One of the most unique aspects of this product is that GHOST® chose to use branded vegan capsules. Meaning they have their logo on each individual capsule. Pretty cool.

If you are looking for a multivitamin that really sets the standard, then look no further. GHOST® took their time formulating this product and it shows. Somehow GHOST® found a way to turn even the most boring supplement into something that stands out amongst the crowd.