Doctors Select FAQ

1. Is a liquid better than a pill? 
   Answer: Yes, since there is no outer coating to dissolve the supplement goes right to work. Some pills pass through the body and never get absorbed. Downtime Relaxation is brewed so that it can be easily absorbed into ones GI tract.
2. Can you get to much B complex vitamins? 
   Answer: No! All of the B complex vitamins are water soluble and when stores exceed your body’s need, it excretes excess B vitamins in the urine.
3. Will Vitamins stop pain? 
   Answer: Yes, in some cases Vitamin D deficiency can cause get bone pain; usually located in hip joints and low back. If you have these symptoms see your doctor to rule out other causes and get your Vitamin D level checked.
4. How do Vitamins affect my brain and heart? 
   Answer: In a very positive way. When a person is deficient in certain B Vitamins the brain and heart begin to deteriorate and do not function properly causing various diseases.
5. Do Vitamins help my eyes and vision? 
   Answer: Yes, they all do to one extent or another. Ocular Health is of paramount importance, especially in people who are diabetic. This is why Downtime Relaxation has added Zinc to our brew.
6. How long does it take to notice the effects of vitamins? 
   Answer: For a general feeling of well being it takes a few weeks to months. For increases in energy, one can feel within minutes to hours because of the B vitamins.
7. Do Vitamins prevent cancer? 
   Answer: The literature is replete with medical research that Vitamin D deficiency is related to certain cancers in men.
8. How much sunshine a day do I need to activate my bodies Vitamin D? 
   Answer: Only 15minutes a day, without sun screen.
9. Is there enough Vitamin B3, Niacin, to lower my cholesterol? 
   Answer: No, but every little bit helps. Also, you need niacin to maintain many other critical pathways in one body.
10. Why is there Vitamin B12 in Downtime Relaxation? 
    Answer: Vitamin B12 needs an intrinsic factor in the upper GI Tract to absorb B12. When a person is lacking this factor, they don’t absorb B12 and become anemic, requiring B12 by injection. Downtime Relaxation is a liquid supplement that travels the entire length of the GI tract so absorption is increased.
11. Will Downtime Relaxation by Doctors Select make me drowsy?  
    Answer: No, the formulation is all herbal and will just take the edge off your stressful day. When the body needs to respond, a pinch of one’s adrenaline will over ride the relaxation; you will be fully functional.
12. What does Downtime Relaxation do for my mood? 
    Answer: Over time, with as little as 8oz a day, you will notice a calming effect. It may take a few weeks, but it is quite noticeable. Between the more restful nights and the energy from the B complex vitamins, you will feel better in no time.
13. I have mild to moderate depression will Downtime Relaxation help me? 
    Answer: Yes, it can help since Downtime Relaxation has St John’s Wart and several herbals that have been used for centuries. The secret is to be religious about taking Downtime Relaxation just as you would any supplement or medication. Again, it takes a few weeks to feel the difference, but it provides an amazing relief that you will notice all around.
14. Can you get too much of certain vitamins? 
    Answer: Yes you can. Since vitamins A- D- E- K are fat soluble they can be stored and cause side effects.
15. But Downtime Relaxation has Vitamin D? 
    Answer: Most of us are deficient in Vitamin D which is a very important vitamin that’s related to morbidity and mortality. This means that low vitamin D levels make ones body susceptible to most major diseases; which can lead to disability or death. Vitamin D can be measured by your doctor, but starting treatment with a supplement is recommended at the levels found in Downtime Select. Let your doctor know whenever you are taking a supplement.
16. I am sensitive to salt (sodium) and MSG; do Downtime Relaxation products have sodium or MSG? 
    Answer: Downtime Select has ultra low sodium and no MSG. We pride ourselves in having one of the lowest sodium contents of any product on the market. Remember, if you reduce your sodium intake by just 3 grams (3000 mg) a day you reduce your incidence of a heart attack by 30-40%!
17. Should I tell my doctor that I am taking a supplement? 
    Answer: Yes, always keep your doctor in the loop. If he needs to try a sample have him contact Dr. John through our website.
18. Is Downtime Select carbonated? 
    Answer: Yes, but ever so lightly, it reduces the belching and indigestion. If night time indigestion is a problem, use Downtime Relaxation products when you can spend at least one hour in a sitting or standing position. Most people know if they are sensitive to carbonation.