JANUARY 2017 The ALTRUM Division By Alan Amatuzio and Dean Alexander We ve been asked countless times how it is that a company that specializes in developing advanced synthetic lubricants has a division focused on allnatural health supplements. It s hard for some people to make the connection, and with good reason. Well, we re here to answer that question and shine a light on ALTRUM and what it means to AMSOIL Dealers. The short version is that ALTRUM supplements provide a unique opportunity for Dealers to improve and safeguard their health and that of their friends and family. Plus, the supplements are consumable, so they provide an easy way for Dealers to increase monthly commission credits to meet their monthly minimum organization. You get the supplements at a discounted price and earn commission credits on products you purchase. It s a win-win. The long version begins in 1985. The ALTRUM Division was founded on Al Amatuzio s unwavering belief that good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are vital to success. Al proved to be as much a visionary in the area of health consciousness as he was in the oil industry. He knew good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle help provide vitality and longevity. He searched for nutritional products to supplement his his requirements, so he set out to develop a line of supplements that would provide the nutrients the body needs to thrive. conducted extensive research and sought out the best minds in the business to help him in his quest. After Al developed his premium line of nutritional supplements, he naturally wanted to share them with his beloved Dealer network, their family and friends. And so the ALTRUM Division was born. OUR DIRECTION ALTRUM wasn t created with the intention of providing Dealers with another product line they could take into the marketplace and compete with mainstream vitamins. Dealers, being the entrepreneurial dynamos that they are, found ways to market ALTRUM products to the general public and even get them in some stores, and we supported them in those efforts. ALTRUM GOALS Optimum health for Dealers, PC P.C.s, friends & family Consumable product helps Dealers Pack maximum quality into each pill Translate extensive research into effective, reliable supplements Overcome the lack of nutrition in today s processed foods Continued on page 2 *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
Continued from page 1 ALTRUM Provides Maximum Quality, Nutrition But Dealers would be better served by focusing their efforts elsewhere. AMSOIL is at its core an oil company and allocates most of its resources to growing the AMSOIL product line, increasing marketing and sales avenues and supporting the Dealer network. That is our mission. While we d encourage Dealers to take advantage of any ALTRUM sales opportunity that presents itself, we d also encourage Dealers to focus their efforts on pursuing new AMSOIL business and servicing existing AMSOIL customers and accounts. And there s one really good reason why. We Will Not Compete We are not going to attempt to compete with mainstream one-a-day vitamins. Our goals and the goals of one-a-day vitamin manufacturers are completely has to stay in the black, and it has to support itself, but our Dealers and P.C.s and to help Dealers meet their of recognition. ALTRUM is expensive because you get what you pay for. Dealers cannot compete on the open market with ALTRUM prices, and that s OK. That s not what ALTRUM is for. We seek maximum quality and nutritional value. We take painstaking measures to ensure ALTRUM supplements present the best option for those seeking optimum health. Health is a Passion Many of us within the company are almost as enthusiastic about health and nutrition as we are about cars and powersports. We even opened a health club right next to AMSOIL corporate headquarters. Some because we want to be our best. Others, however, have pursued advanced knowledge in nutrition and nutritional supplements after learning about the power of nutritional supplementation. ALTRUM Manager Don Zupec, for example, started out with a basic interest in nutritional supplements to help him feel good and stay healthy. He dove deeper, however, after his daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease. Celiac disease is caused by a reaction to gluten, which is a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. There is no cure for celiac disease; however, adhering to a strict gluten-free diet provides substantial relief. People with celiac disease can live a normal life and be symptom free as quickly as a few weeks after switching to a gluten-free diet. After learning about celiac disease, Don s focus quickly turned to supplements. Since most of our immune system comes from our gut, probiotics can play folks with celiac disease, probiotics could not be more important. The kicker, however, is that some probiotics, including ALTRUM Ultra Probiotics, contain gluten. That means some of the people who need probiotics the most can t take them. As you can imagine, Don has taken action and you can expect a new, gluten-free version of ALTRUM Ultra Probiotics in the near future. Complicated Industry As anyone who has spent any time reading up on nutrition and supplements can attest, the health industry is extremely complex. There s an abundance of information out there, and not all of it is good. It s nearly impossible for the average consumer to know what to do. For example, there are many calcium supplements available in the marketplace today, and most consumers know that calcium is essential for keeping bones healthy and strong. What is not commonly known, is that Continued on page 3 *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Please check with your physician when using prescription medications in combination with food supplements. 2 JANUARY 2017 ALTRUM www.altrumonline.com
Continued from page 2 ALTRUM Division This is why ALTRUM Ultra Calcium Complex supplement contains not only highly absorbable forms of calcium, but it also contains vitamin D3, magnesium and boron, which are known to help aid in calcium absorption. Another example would be probiotics. There are many different probiotic strains, which target different areas of our gut, and some work much better than others. Two probiotic species that are known to target our digestive system are Lactobacillus, which targets the large intestine. From these species, many strains of both are available in the marketplace. ALTRUM ULTRA Probiotics offer probiotic strains from both species, which help to support and promote optimal health in both the large and small intestines. Additionally, many probiotic strains are not shelf-stable, meaning they must be refrigerated to remain effective. These are just a few examples of the things we consider when formulating our supplements. (They are also some clues as to the upgrades we have planned for ALTRUM Ultra Probiotics.) We digest all of this information for you and make the best products we can make. We know you can go to your local pharmacy for supplements, but you don t know what you re getting formulations are well researched and designed to Our Purpose Dealers to be healthy so they can sell more oil. We also want to provide a top-quality alternative to the less-than-special products that crowd the marketplace. We want to translate the information we uncover into and family, and we want to provide Dealers with another consumable item they can use to reach their monthly Those are our goals for the ALTRUM Division and why it exists today. NOVEMBER 2016 Omega-3 Fatty Acids Provide Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids. They are necessary for human health, but the body can t make them. You have to get them through salmon, tuna and halibut; other seafoods, including algae and krill; some plants and nut oils. Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function, as well as normal growth and development. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon) at least two times a week. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce health concerns. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognitive and behavioral function. Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid heart problems, mood swings or depression and poor circulation. It is important to have the proper ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 (another essential fatty acid) in the diet. The typical American diet contains 14 to 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids, which many nutritionally-oriented physicians consider to be way too high on the omega-6 side. Although food is the best source of nutrition, people Look for a supplement that contains the correct ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids and at least 500 mg of EPA and DHA fatty acids. Read the label to check for purity and make sure your supplements fresh. Nutritional Supplements *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Please check with your physician when using prescription medications in combination with food supplements. 3 JANUARY 2017 ALTRUM www.altrumonline.com
Vitamin C Provides Support for Your Body Vitamin C is an essential antioxidant vitamin that protects cells against the damage caused by free radicals.* It nutritionally aids normal growth and repair of tissue including bones and cartilage*, and may support the body s immune system.* Vitamin C-600 Formula with Rosehips provides 600 mg. of this potent antioxidant per tablet in a controlled release form, providing continuous release of this nutrient for six to eight hours. Use C-600 Formula with Rosehips when additional vitamin C is required beyond that found in your daily ALTRUM Multi. Controlled release Vitamin C-600 Formula with rose hips provides 600 mg of this potent antioxidant per tablet. Vitamin C-600 can be used when additional Vitamin C is required beyond that found in your daily ALTRUM Multi.* Suggested Use: One tablet taken twice daily, preferably with meals. This product can be further enhanced with use of the ULTRA Multi or one of the other ALTRUM Multis. Serving Size: 1 Tablet Servings per Container: 100 Amount per % Daily Value Serving Established 1985 C-600 Formula Store In a cool dry place. with Rose Hips *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Distributed by ALTRUM Nutrition Div. of AMSOIL INC. Superior, WI 54880 (715) 392-7101 Supplement Facts VITAMIN C SUPPLEMENT Dietary eta y Suppleme Supplement Supplem nt 100 00 0 Tablets Table T bl tss Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 600 mg 1000% Acerola Fruit 25 mg ** Rose Hips 25 mg ** ** Daily Value not established Other ingredients: Plant cellulose, stearic acid, cellulose gum, vegetable stearate, silicon dioxide. Contains: Milk. Product Code VBO20 Rev:1 *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Check with your physician when using prescription medications along with food supplements. 4 JANUARY 2017 ALTRUM www.altrumonline.com
Ultra Multis Ultra Multi (with Iron) is much more than a standard multivitamin. Its 86 ingredients give you more than 14 supplements in one formula. With more than 25 vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, enzymes, herbs and amino acids, Ultra Multi is your foundation for well-being.* This unique formula is balanced and whole for optimum health and vitality.* Formulated to support: Heart health* Energy and mood* Immunity* Brain Function* Ultra Multi with Iron Stock# Units Pkg/Size Wt.Lbs. Wholesale Price Catalog Price DNU01 EA (1) 180 ct. 0.7 33.45 49.75 DNU01 CA (6) 180 ct. 4.8 191.10 297.20 A.J. s Ultra Multi (without iron) is ideal for women past child-bearing age and men more than 50 years of age. 25 12 13 8 2 8 Vitamins & Minerals Veggies Herbs Super Foods Digestive Enzymes B Vitamins Same Premium Formula WITHOUT IRON A.J. s Ultra Multi without Iron Stock# Units Pkg/Size Wt.Lbs. Wholesale Price Catalog Price DWI01 EA (1) 180 ct. 0.7 33.45 49.75 DWI01 CA (6) 180 ct. 4.6 191.10 297.20 DON T COMPROMISE ON QUALITY One tablet of Ultra Multi contains more nutrition than best-selling one-per-day multivitamins.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Check with your physician when using prescription medications along with food supplements. 5 JANUARY 2017 ALTRUM www.altrumonline.com
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID AMSOIL Feel Your Best With ALTRUM Nutritional Supplements ALTRUM Auto-Ship Program REORDER AUTOMATICALLY www.altrumonline.com ALTRUM News is published by the ALTRUM Division of AMSOIL INC. ALTRUM product and Dealer Information is available from your independent ALTRUM Dealer, or write to ALTRUM at www.altrum.com. Order ALTRUM products quickly and easily. Call 1-800-777-7094 and use your VISA/MASTER/DISCOVER CARD. Recycled Paper ALTRUM Supplements Get New Look Over the course of the year, ALTRUM supplements have been getting a fresh look with updated labels that create a more cohesive look for the ALTRUM brand. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Check with your physician when using prescription medications along with food supplements. 6 JANUARY 2017 ALTRUM