LifePak® Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (Canada)

LifePak is Nu Skin's cornerstone daily multivitamin, delivering 58 essential nutrients in a single convenient packet — including optimal doses of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and antioxidants that most Canadians don't get enough of through diet alone. A 2017 Health Canada survey found that over 30% of Canadian adults fall short on vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium intake, particularly through the long winter months when sun exposure drops to near zero. LifePak addresses those gaps directly, with clinically supported doses backed by Nu Skin's Pharmanex research team.

What Makes LifePak Different

Most drugstore multivitamins pack 20–30 nutrients at minimum effective doses. LifePak includes 58 bioavailable nutrients across four targeted formulas in each daily packet: a core vitamin-mineral tablet, an antioxidant complex, a bone-support formula, and a PhytoDefence capsule with cruciferous vegetable extracts.

The antioxidant blend alone contains alpha-lipoic acid (a network antioxidant that regenerates vitamins C and E), plus catechins from green tea and carotenoids including lycopene and lutein. These aren't token amounts — the vitamin D3 dose is 1,000 IU per day, matching Health Canada's recommended upper intake for adults who get minimal sun exposure from October through April.

Nu Skin's 6S Quality Process subjects every LifePak batch to over 200 quality tests, from raw ingredient sourcing through to finished product verification. That level of scrutiny isn't standard in the Canadian supplement market, where NHP regulations set a floor but don't mandate this degree of testing.

Key Ingredients

Vitamin D3 (1,000 IU): Critical for Canadians — a study published in the Journal of Nutrition (2020) confirmed that vitamin D insufficiency remains widespread in northern latitudes above the 37th parallel. Canada sits well above this line, making supplementation especially relevant from September through May.

Calcium (500 mg) + Magnesium (250 mg): Delivered in a 2:1 ratio for optimal absorption. Magnesium glycinate form reduces the GI discomfort common with cheaper magnesium oxide found in budget supplements.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid (60 mg): A fat- and water-soluble antioxidant that crosses cell membranes and regenerates other antioxidants. Research published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine demonstrates its role in cellular defence against oxidative stress.

Green Tea Catechins (EGCG): Standardized extract providing antioxidant support equivalent to roughly 6–8 cups of green tea, without the caffeine load.

Carotenoid Complex (lycopene, lutein, beta-carotene): Supports eye health and skin protection — particularly relevant for Canadians who experience intense UV reflection off snow in winter and extended summer daylight hours.

How to Use

Take one LifePak packet twice daily with food — one with breakfast, one with dinner. Taking it with meals that contain healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, salmon) significantly improves absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.

During Canadian winters, when you're spending most daylight hours indoors, the vitamin D component becomes especially important. Don't skip doses between November and March — this is when your body's vitamin D stores deplete fastest.

Store at room temperature, away from humidity. If you're commuting on the TTC or driving in winter, don't leave packets in a cold car for extended periods — extreme cold can affect capsule integrity over time.

How It Compares

LifePak costs more than drugstore options — that's undeniable. The difference is nutrient density: 58 targeted compounds vs 20–35, plus the antioxidant and phytonutrient layers that Jamieson and Webber Naturals simply don't include. Whether that premium is worth it depends on whether you'd otherwise need to buy separate antioxidant and bone-health supplements to match the coverage.

Who Is This For

If you're a busy professional in Toronto or Vancouver who eats reasonably well but knows your diet has gaps — especially during winter when fresh produce variety drops and you're eating more comfort food — LifePak fills those nutritional holes without requiring a cabinet full of separate bottles.

If you're over 40 and starting to think seriously about bone density, heart health, and cellular ageing, LifePak's calcium-magnesium ratio and antioxidant complex address multiple concerns in one daily packet rather than piecing together individual supplements.

If you're an active Canadian — skiing, hiking, hockey — and want comprehensive nutritional support for recovery and immune function through demanding seasons, the broad-spectrum formula supports both performance and resilience.

This might not be the right fit if you're under 18 (the doses are formulated for adults), pregnant or nursing (consult your healthcare practitioner first), or if you're already taking prescription medications that interact with high-dose vitamin K or calcium.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I buy LifePak in Canada?

Order directly from our Canada store at nubestskin.com — no Nu Skin membership or registration required. All orders ship from the official Nu Skin Canada warehouse. Standard shipping is CA$2.99, free on orders over CA$79. Typical delivery: 3–5 business days across Canada.

Q: Can I take LifePak with other Nu Skin supplements like ageLOC R² or Marine Omega?

Yes. LifePak is designed as a nutritional foundation, and stacking it with targeted supplements is common. Marine Omega adds concentrated EPA/DHA that LifePak doesn't duplicate at therapeutic doses, and ageLOC R² targets cellular energy pathways that LifePak's antioxidants complement. Just take them at different meals to spread absorption.

Q: Is LifePak worth CA$108 compared to a CA$20 Jamieson multivitamin?

It depends on what you're after. If you want basic RDA coverage, a Jamieson multi does the job. If you want the antioxidant complex, phytonutrient blend, and 58-nutrient coverage, you'd need to buy 3–4 separate Jamieson products to approximate it — which would cost CA$60–80 anyway, with less precision in the formulation.

Q: How long until I notice a difference?

Most people report improved energy and fewer seasonal colds within 4–6 weeks of consistent use. Measurable changes in nutrient blood levels (vitamin D, omega-3 index) typically show up in bloodwork after 8–12 weeks. This isn't an energy drink — it's foundational nutrition that compounds over time.

Q: Does LifePak have an NPN (Natural Product Number)?

Yes. LifePak is registered with Health Canada as a Natural Health Product, meaning it's been assessed for safety, efficacy, and quality under Canadian regulations.

Works With

Marine Omega: Adds 1,050 mg of EPA/DHA omega-3 fatty acids per serving — a therapeutic dose that LifePak's formula doesn't attempt to replicate. Together, they cover both micronutrient and essential fatty acid needs.

ageLOC R² (Night + Day): While LifePak provides the antioxidant foundation, R² targets mitochondrial energy production and cellular purification — two different layers of cellular support that work synergistically.

Beauty Focus Collagen+: LifePak delivers the vitamin C and zinc that support your body's own collagen synthesis, making it a natural complement to the marine collagen peptides in Collagen+.

Important Information

Important Information: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. This product has been assessed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product. Individual results may vary. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

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Sources & References

Health Canada. (2017). Canadian Community Health Survey — Nutrient Intakes from Food and Nutritional Supplements.

Janz, T., & Pearson, C. (2013). Vitamin D blood levels of Canadians. Health Reports, 24(1), Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 82-003-X.

Packer, L., Witt, E. H., & Tritschler, H. J. (1995). Alpha-lipoic acid as a biological antioxidant. Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 19(2), 227–250.

Nu Skin Enterprises. (2024). Pharmanex 6S Quality Process documentation.

Reviewed by the NuBest Skin Editorial Team. Last updated: April 2026.