How to Switch Formulas

If you are now preparing to transition your child from either one Spectrum
Support formula to another, or from another manufacturer's vitamin or mineral
supplement, here is a transition schedule to set up the phasing out of the old
formula while simultaneously and gradually phasing in the new one.

It is important to allow for a gradual transition between formulas to allow the
body to better accommodate and utilize the new and higher doses of some of the
nutrients in the upper tier formulas. The "latticed" phase out/in schedule takes 16
days, so reserve enough of your bottle of old formula and order the formula you are
transitioning to in a time frame to accommodate for your child's needs for both
formulas through the transition period.

Transition Schedule:

Days 1-4:

1/8 less of the current dosage of the old formula and replace with 1/8 of suggested
dose of the formula you are transitioning to.

Days 5-8:

1/4 less of the current dosage of the old formula and replace with 1/4 of suggested
dose of the formula you are transitioning to.

Days 9-12:

1/2 less of the current dosage of the old formula and replace with 1/2 of suggested
dose of the formula you are transitioning to.

Days 13-16:

3/4 less of the current dosage of the old formula and replace with 3/4 of suggested
dose of the formula you are transitioning to.

Day 17 on:

Discontinue use of the old formula and go to full suggested dose for the formula you
are transitioning to.

EXAMPLE

If your child was taking 2 tsp. of SSI with each meal as a suggested maintenance
dose, then your transition schedule to SSII would look like this:

Days 1-4: 1 & 3/4 tsp. of SSI with 1/4 tsp. each of

SSII vitamins and minerals per meal.

Days 5-8: 1 & 1/2 tsp. of SSI with 1/2 tsp each of

SSII vitamins and minerals per meal.

Days 9-12: 1 tsp. of SSI with 1 tsp. each of SSII

vitamins & minerals per meal.

Days 13-16: 1/2 tsp. of SSI with 1 & 1/2 tsp. each of

SSII vitamins & minerals per meal.

Day 17 on: Discontinue SSI and use 2 tsp. each of SSII
vitamins & minerals per meal.

If your child is taking a dose smaller than 1 tsp. per meal, then we suggest that you
begin with 1/8 tsp of the supplement (visually approximated) for the first 4 days as
your initial dose, then 1/4 tsp. for days 5-8, and then initiate the graduated format
of the transition schedule as soon as it is possible.

If you are transitioning your child from many supplements and aren't sure how to
proceed, please feel free to email us or give us a call and we'll be happy to help.

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The statements above have not been reviewed by the Food & Drug Administration. Neither
these statements or the products referred to claim to treat, cure, or diagnose any disease or
condition and are not intended to serve as a replacement for the services of a physician or
other qualified healthcare practitioner.

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