Hello my friends! Women and men, boys and girls, athletes and amateurs! This article will be useful for everyone. Regardless of gender, age, occupation and interesting position.
Let's start talking about vitamin-mineral complexes . Otherwise known as multivitamins and multivitamins . About drugs that offer us in one tablet the entire complex of vitamins, minerals, and other important and not so important substances that a person needs.
Let's look at what vitamin production technologies have been invented today, why they are better or worse. Let's see how to choose inexpensive and effective vitamins and vitamin complexes, which vitamins to buy and how they differ, besides price. Let's try to find the best vitamins today.
And in order not to be completely confused and to know why I am confused by the issue of vitamins and minerals, why this is important, I suggest reading articles about the types of vitamins and minerals .
And in this article we will already choose the best complex vitamins for ourselves and our loved ones.
As usual, I will show examples of vitamins from the online organic natural nutrition store IHerb . Unfortunately, our pharmacies didn’t even have anything like this lying around. Or rather, there is something, but the price…….
But first, before making a choice in favor of this or that product, it would be nice to learn to navigate the designations given on the back of the jar and other important issues related to the consumption and selection of the highest quality vitamins that are suitable for each of us.
Designations on vitamin-mineral complexes
I believe that the manufacturer should always and everywhere indicate all possible information for the buyer on their products. Moreover, if this product is something that we will consume internally: moreover, constantly and/or for a long time. First of all, this applies to vitamin-mineral complexes.
If the manufacturer is silent about the composition, or even worse, does not indicate all the components at all and thereby misleads consumers, then he has something to hide. I don’t know how this is regulated in Russia, but I am sure that rules regarding this should be established at the legislative level. We must know what we eat and what we pay for and have objective information to choose according to our needs and capabilities.
Look at the designations on the vitamin jars, which are very well known among us and sold in our pharmacies. Moreover, this is one of the most expensive complex drugs.
And the information given on his official website. Well, is that possible? I think it's impossible.
Moreover, it must be admitted that almost all canned vitamins in the world are synthesized vitamins. This is understandable. There are not so many vegetables and fruits on earth that would also be enough to produce vitamins from them. Can you imagine how many products need to be processed to get a jar of natural vitamins and how much it will cost then?
I don’t want to unfoundedly state that all vitamins sold in our pharmacies are bad, but there are principles and rules that the manufacturer must follow and be responsible for their products to customers. So for now, facts remain facts, and I choose vitamins based on different principles.
Let's start analyzing the designations on the labels of vitamin preparations and vitamin-mineral complexes:
1. Next to the name of the vitamin, mineral or other ingredient included in the complex, the sources of its production and form must be indicated. If you are interested in a specific vitamin, then there is an opportunity to go deeper and study in more detail the form of the substance, the source of production and determine how suitable this vitamin or mineral is for you.
2. This is the serving size ( Serving Size ) - how many capsules or tablets are included in one serving. It is assumed that the specified serving contains the following amounts of substances.
3. Amount Per Serving . This is the amount of substances per serving . Indicated in international units, milliliters, milligrams, micrograms.
4. % Daily Value . ( %DV ). And this is the second most important point after the form of the substance. This is the rate of consumption of a specific substance per day. The percentage of the consumption norm is indicated: determined or not determined for a person. We will go into more detail here below.
5. †Daily Value not established . Such a cross means that the daily norm for this substance has not been determined or established. By whom? Probably, scientists, experiments, research and official medical organizations, both at the international level and for each country individually. This is often indicated for vitamin-like substances, extracts and extracts.
6. AAC**= Amino Acid Chelate . This is a designation (indication) for a chelated mineral . That is, a mineral combined with an amino acid for better absorption by the body. Read about chelated forms of minerals here .
7. It will not be superfluous to pay attention to the various quality marks indicated by the manufacturer on their products. I discussed these designations in detail here.
It is also important that the manufacturer provides a description of the product, recommendations for use and consumption, warnings, information about the presence of other ingredients, so that people suffering from allergies and other intolerances know and are confident in what they are putting in their mouths.
As an example - vitamins from. Quite budget-friendly in price, but a high-quality and balanced complex. Both chelate forms and synthetic ingredients are present here. All substances are present in small quantities (normal or below). A supporting and nutritional supplement complex, not intended to compensate for serious vitamin deficiencies or treatment. But this does not relieve the manufacturer of the responsibility and obligation to indicate everything and anything on the packaging. I know exactly what I get for my money.
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Multivitamins containing mineral complex part 2
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NUTRISAN
Pharmachologic effect. A combined, well-balanced preparation containing 10 essential vitamins, calcium and 4 important microelements - magnesium, manganese, zinc and iron. The drug replenishes the body's need for these substances, especially in cases of insufficient intake or increased need for them. When using Nutrisan, there is a regression (reverse development) of symptoms such as loss of strength, fatigue, lethargy, inability to concentrate, poor resistance to infections, as well as other clinical manifestations of vitamin and mineral deficiency. (See also Centrum).
Indications for use. Prevention and treatment of vitamin and micronutrient deficiencies resulting from the following reasons: poor nutrition, especially during growth, pregnancy and lactation; dietary restrictions (diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, weight loss, etc.); poor absorption of vitamins and microelements in diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract; febrile (accompanied by a sharp increase in body temperature) conditions and infectious diseases, leading to an increased need for vitamins and microelements; deficiency of vitamins and microelements in patients with chronic alcoholism.
Method of administration and dose. Prescribe 1 capsule 2 times a day.
Side effect. In rare cases, allergic reactions are possible.
Contraindications. Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
Release form. Capsules in bottles of 30 pieces. Composition of 1 capsule: retinol (Vit.A) - 3000 IU, ergocalciferol (BHT.D2) - 300 IU, tocopherol acetate (Vit.E) - 7.5 mg, ascorbic acid (Vit.C) - 0.04 g, thiamine mononitrate (Vit.BO -2.5 mg, riboflavin (Vit.B2) - 2.5 mg, pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vit.B6) - 0.75 mg, cyanocobalamin (Vit.Bp) - 2.5 mcg, folic acid (Vit.Vs) - 0.5 mg, nicotinamide (Vit.PP) - 0.025 g, iron (in the form of fumarate) - 20 mg, calcium (in the form of glucionate) - 0.15 g, magnesium (in the form of oxide) - 1 mg, manganese (in the form of chloride) - 0.5 mg, zinc (in the form of oxide) - 2 mg.
Storage conditions. In a dry place, protected from light.
oligovit (Oligovit)
Pharmachologic effect. A complex drug, the effect of which is determined by the sum of the properties of its constituent components. (See also Centrum).
Indications for use. Recommended for use in cases of hypovitaminosis (reduced intake of vitamin into the body), anorexia (lack of appetite), to increase tolerance (resistance) to physical and mental stress, also prescribed for convalescents (convalescents), etc.
Method of administration and dose. Take 1 tablet per day.
Side effect. In some cases, allergic reactions are possible.
Contraindications. Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Release form. There are 30 tablets in a package.
Contains in 1 tablet: retinol (Vit.A) - 5000 IU, kolekalyshferol (Vit.B) - 500 IU, thiamine chloride (Vit.VO - 0.005 g, riboflavin (Vit.B) - 0.005 g, nicotinamide (Vit.B): PP) - 0.05 g, ascorbic acid (Vit.C) -0.1 g, pyridoxine (Vit.Vb) -0.0025 g, cyanocobalamin (Vit.Vp) - 2.5 mcg, tocopherol acetate (Vit. E) - 0.0125 g, calcium phosphate - 0.2 g, sodium fluoride - 0.0005 g, iron sulfate - 0.0005 g, magnesium sulfate - 0.0005 g, magnesium oxide - 0.003 g, cobalt sulfate - 0 .00005 g, zinc sulfate - 0.00075 g, molybdenum - 0.0001 g, potassium sulfate -0.0025 g.
Storage conditions. In a dry place, protected from light.
POLYVIT
Pharmachologic effect. A combined multivitamin preparation containing a complex of microelements. Replenishes the lack of vitamins and microelements and prevents the development of hypovitaminosis (reduced supply of vitamins to the body) and mineral deficiency. The drug contains beta-carotene. (See also Centrum).
Indications for use. Treatment and prevention of hypovitaminosis and mineral deficiency in adults and adolescents.
Method of administration and dose. Orally, 1 tablet per day or as prescribed by a doctor.
Side effect. Allergic reactions to individual components of the drug.
Contraindications. Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug.
Release form. Tablets in bottles of 30, 60 and 100 pieces. Composition of 1 tablet: retinol (Vit.A) - 5000 IU, tocopherol (Vit.E) -30 IU, ergocalciferol (Vit.B2) - 400 IU, ascorbic acid (Vit.C) - 60 mg, thiamine (Vit.BO - 1.5 mg, riboflavin (Vit.B2) - 1.7 mg, pantothenic acid -10 mg, pyridoxine (Vit.Bb) - 2 mg, cyanocobalamin (Vit.Bi) - 6 mcg, folic acid (Vit.Bc) ) - 400 mcg, nicotinamide (vit.PP) - 20 mg, biotin - 30 mcg, phosphorus - 100 mg, potassium iodide - 150 mcg, iron (in the form of fumarate) - 18 mg, potassium (in the form of chloride) - 37, 5 mg, calcium - 130 mg, magnesium (in the form of oxide) - 100 mg, copper (in the form of sulfate) - 2 mg, manganese (in the form of sulfate) - 2.5 mg, zinc (in the form of sulfate) - 15 mg, chromium - 10 mcg, selenium - 10 mcg, molybdenum - 10 mcg.
Storage conditions. In a dry place, protected from light.
POLYVIT GERIATRLC (Polyvit geriatrlk)
Pharmachologic effect. A combined drug whose effect is determined by the properties of its constituent vitamins and minerals.
Indications for use. Treatment and prevention of hypovitaminosis (reduced intake of vitamins into the body) and mineral deficiency in patients over 50 years of age.
Method of administration and dose. Usually (unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor) 1 tablet per day is prescribed. It is advisable to take the drug with meals.
Side effect. Allergic reactions are possible.
Contraindications. Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Release form. Tablets in a package of 30 pieces. Composition of 1 tablet: retinol (Vit.A) - 3333 IU, tocopherol (Vit.E) - 15 IU, colecalysferol (Vit.O) - 200 IU, menadione - 80 mcg, ascorbic acid (Vit.C) -60 mg, thiamine (vit.VO -1.2 mg, riboflavin
(Vit.B2) - 1.4 mg, pyridoxine (Vit.Bb) - 2 mg, cyanocobalamin (Vit.B12) - 2 mcg, folic acid (Vit.Bc) - 200 mcg, nicotinamide (Vit.PP) - 15 mg, phosphorus - 100 mg, iodine - 150 mg, iron - 10 mg, calcium - 130 mg, magnesium - 35 mg, zinc - 15 mg, selenium - 70 mcg.
Storage conditions. In a dry place, protected from light.
PRENAMIN
Pharmachologic effect. A combined multivitamin preparation containing a complex of microelements. The composition of the drug includes retinol (vit.A), thiamine (vit.BO, riboflavin (vit.B2), cyanocobalamin (vit.B2), ascorbic acid (vit.C), ergokalyshferol (vit.O2), pyridoxine ( Vit.Bb), nicotinamide (Vit.PP), pantothenic acid, calcium (carbonate), iron (fumarate), iodine (potassium iodide), copper (sulfate), magnesium (oxide), manganese (sulfate), zinc (chloride) Regulates metabolic processes (metabolism), has a versatile biological effect on the body.
Indications for use. Prevention and treatment of hypovitaminosis (reduced intake of vitamins into the body) and micronutrient deficiency when following a diet (diabetes mellitus, obesity, etc.); in old age; with prolonged fever (sharp increase in body temperature), with infectious and other diseases leading to an increased need for vitamins and microelements; conditions after surgical operations; increased loss of minerals (vomiting, diarrhea, heavy menstruation, increased sweating); increased physical activity and sports; pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Method of administration and dose. Prescribe 1 capsule per day.
Side effect. Allergic reactions are possible.
Contraindications. Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Release form. Capsules in bottles of 50, 100, 500 and 1000 pieces.
Storage conditions. In a dry place, protected from light.
SOLCO VITAMIN 15 (Solco vitamin 15)
Pharmachologic effect. A combined multivitamin preparation that ensures proper metabolism, prevents or eliminates vitamin deficiency. (See also Centrum - page 436).
Indications for use. Prevention and treatment of hypovitaminosis (reduced intake of vitamins into the body), increased body need for vitamins and minerals (including in various diseases, after surgery, during breastfeeding, in dystrophic conditions / changes associated with malnutrition).
Method of administration and dose. Children - 1 tablet once a day, teenagers and adults - 1-2 tablets per day. Do not chew the pills, drink plenty of water. If necessary, the dose of the drug can be increased to 2-4 tablets daily.
Side effect. If the dosage is observed, it is rarely observed, even with long-term use. Sometimes there is a change in the color of urine, which takes on a straw-yellow hue.
Contraindications. Impaired kidney function, excess calcium intake into the body.
Release form. Film-coated tablets in packs of 30 and 100 pieces. Composition of 1 tablet: retinol (Vit.A) - 2500 IU, ergocalciferol (BHT.D2) - 400 IU, ascorbic acid (Vit.C) - 25 mg, thiamine (Vit.BO - 2 mg, riboflavin (Vit.B2) - 1 mg, calcium pantothenate 2 mg, pyridoxine (Vit.Bb) - 1 mg, cyanocobalamin (Vit.Bp) - 2 mcg, folic acid (Vit.Bc) - 0.2 mg, nicotinamide (Vit.PP) - 15 mg, phosphorus - 25.3 mg, iron - 6.6 mg, calcium - 47.7 mg, magnesium - 4.2 mg.
Storage conditions. In a dry place, protected from light.
Stresstabsum
Synonyms: Stressstabs + iron, Stressstabs + zinc.
Pharmachologic effect. It is determined by the complex of vitamins and minerals included in its composition. Stressstabs contains a sufficient amount of B vitamins, vitamin C and vitamin E, which protect cell membranes from damage and promote normal sexual development. Biotin promotes the absorption of protein in the body. The drug increases the body's resistance to stressful situations.
Iron, which is part of the drug stresstabs + iron, is an important component of hemoglobin (the functional structure of the red blood cell that ensures its interaction with oxygen) and tissue enzymes.
The zinc contained in the preparation stresstabs+zinc is part of about 70 enzymes involved in the formation and metabolism (chemical transformations in the body) of glucocorticoids (hormones of the adrenal cortex that regulate carbohydrate and protein metabolism), division and interaction of immunocompetent cells (cells involved in in the formation of immunity - the body's defenses).
Indications for use. Stressstabs are taken during periods of increased physical activity; with increased fatigue; overheating; hypothermia; consumption of foods high in fat and refined carbohydrates; various diseases; weakening of sexual function. Stresstabs + iron is taken for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia (a decrease in hemoglobin content in the blood due to impaired intake, absorption or excretion of iron) in the postoperative period; with chronic blood loss (including heavy menstruation). Stresstabs + zinc is taken for the prevention and treatment of zinc deficiency in the body during infectious diseases and during surgical interventions.
Method of administration and dose. Prescribe 1 tablet per day.
Side effect. Hypersensitivity reactions to the components of the drug are possible.
Contraindications. Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Release form. Tablets in a package of 100 pieces.
Stresstabs (1 tablet) contains: tocopherol (Vit.E) -30 IU, ascorbic acid (Vit.C) -500 mg, thiamine (Vit.BO - 10 mg, riboflavin (Vit.B:) - 10 mg, pantothenic acid - 20 mg, pyridoxine (Vit.Bb) - 5 mg, cyanocobalamin (Vit.Bp) - 12 mcg, folic acid (Vit.Bc) - 400 mcg, nicotinic acid (Vit.PP) -100 mg, biotin -45 mcg Stresstabs + iron, in addition to the listed components, contains 27 mg of iron, and stressstabs + zinc - 23.9 mg of zinc and 3 mg of copper.
Storage conditions. In a cool place.
SUPRADINROSH (Supradin Roche)
Pharmachologic effect. A combined drug, the effect of which is determined by the properties of its constituent vitamins and minerals, which are important factors in metabolic (metabolic) processes in the body. (See also Centrum - 436).
Indications for use. Prevention of hypovitaminosis (reduced intake of vitamins into the body),
caused by insufficient intake of vitamins from food. Conditions accompanied by an increased need for vitamins and minerals in the body: various diseases, surgical interventions, treatment with antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents.
Method of administration and dose. Prescribe 1 dragee or 1 effervescent tablet per day. Dragees are taken after meals, without chewing, with plenty of liquid. The effervescent tablet is dissolved in a glass of water.
Side effect. Usually not observed. In rare cases, mild dyspepsia (digestive upset) may occur when taking effervescent tablets.
Contraindications. Hypervitaminosis A or D (excessive intake of vitamin A or D into the body), hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels in the blood), renal failure, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. It is not recommended to prescribe the drug in the form of effervescent tablets to persons on a salt-free diet. During pregnancy, take the drug only under the supervision of a doctor.
Release form. Dragee in a package of 30 pieces. Effervescent tablets in a package of 10 pieces. 1 tablet contains: Vit.A - 3333 IU, Vit.E - 10 IU, Vit.O - 200 IU, Vit.C - 180 mg, Bit.B1 - 4.5 mg, Vit.B2 - 5.1 mg, vit. B1 - 21 mg, vit. B6 - 6 mg, vit. Sun - 0.2 mg, vit. VP - 6 mcg, Vit.PP - 57 mg, Vit.H - 300 mcg, calcium - 50 mg, magnesium -40 mg, phosphorus -50 mg, iron -3.6 mg, copper -0.4 mg, zinc -3 mg, manganese -0.5 mg, selenium - 10 mcg. 1 effervescent tablet contains: Vit.A - 3333 IU, Vit.E - 10 IU, Vit.O - 200 IU, Vit.C - 180 mg, Bit.B1 - 5.5 mg, Vit.82 - 6, 9 mg, vit.Bs - 22.8 mg, vit.Bs -6 mg, vit.Bs -0.2 mg, vit. VP -6 mcg, Vit.PP - 57 mg, Vit.H - 300 mcg, calcium - 50 mg, magnesium - 40 mg, phosphorus - 50 mg, iron - 3.6 mg, copper - 0.4 mg, zinc - 3 mg, manganese - 0.5 mg, selenium - 10 mcg.
Storage conditions. In a dry place.
TRIOVIT (Triovit)
Pharmachologic effect. Vitamin preparation with the trace element selenium. Vitamin E (tocopherol acetate), vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and a precursor of vitamin A (beta-carotene) included in triovit are antioxidants (agents that prevent lipid peroxidation of cell membranes). They protect the cells of the human body from the damaging effects of free radicals. Selenium is part of glutathione peroxidase (enzyme), which is the cell's natural defense system against peroxidation. The use of the drug triovit helps to increase the general resistance (resistance) of the body, reduce the likelihood of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and cataracts (an eye disease manifested by partial or complete clouding of the substance or capsule of the lens with decreased visual acuity).
Indications for use. Persons whose normal diet does not provide the body with sufficient amounts of vitamins C, E, beta-carotene and selenium. With physical and mental overload. Elderly patients whose natural cell defense system is impaired and the absorption (absorption) of vitamins and minerals is reduced. Smokers (due to increased formation of free radicals in the body). People exposed to prolonged exposure to various types of radiation (working on a computer, staying in the sun for a long time, etc.). People living or working in polluted environments (industrial areas, large city centers).
Method of administration and dose. 1-2 capsules per day for 2 months. The course of treatment is carried out 2-3 times a year. Take capsules after meals with water.
Side effect. Not found.
Contraindications. Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Release form. Capsules in a package of 30 pieces. 1 capsule contains beta-carotene 10 mg, tocopherol acetate (Vit.E) 40 mg, ascorbic acid (Vit.C) - 100 mg and selenium 50 mcg.
Storage conditions. In a dry place.
CENTRUM
Pharmachologic effect. It is determined by the complex of vitamins and minerals that make up the drug.
Vitamin A is necessary for normal growth and is involved in the formation and maintenance of the structure and function of bones, teeth, and skin; participates in the synthesis of visual pigment.
Vitamin E ensures the normal functioning of red blood cells (blood cells that carry oxygen) and protects cell membranes from damage.
Vitamin C is involved in the formation and maintenance of the structure and function of bones, teeth and gums; strengthens the walls of capillaries (smallest vessels).
Vitamin Bi normalizes the activity of the heart and contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
Vitamin B3 promotes tissue regeneration processes, including skin cells.
Pantothenic acid is involved in the processes of metabolism (metabolism) of fats, proteins and carbohydrates.
Vitamin B6 helps maintain the structure and function of bones, teeth, and gums; influences erythropoiesis (the process of formation of red blood cells in the body), promotes the normal functioning of the nervous system.
Vitamin Bi2 is involved in erythropoiesis and contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
Vitamin K helps increase blood clotting by increasing the synthesis of prothrombin (one of the blood clotting factors) in the liver.
Biotin takes part in metabolic processes and promotes protein absorption.
Folic acid is involved in erythropoiesis.
Iron is involved in erythropoiesis; is an important component of hemoglobin (the functional structure of the red blood cell that ensures its interaction with oxygen), which ensures the transport of oxygen to the tissues.
Calcium is involved in the formation of bones and teeth and promotes normal blood clotting.
Magnesium is involved in the formation of muscle and bone tissue, and also takes part in protein synthesis.
Phosphorus, along with calcium, is involved in the formation of bones and teeth, and is also involved in energy metabolism processes.
Iodine contributes to the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, participates in the regulation of metabolism, and promotes normal growth of the body.
Copper is necessary for normal red blood cell function and iron metabolism.
Manganese promotes proper mineralization of bones. *
Molybdenum is part of enzymes (specific catalysts / accelerators / of the transformation of substances in the body) and coenzymes (non-protein parts of enzymes necessary for the manifestation of their activity), participating in many redox reactions in the body.
Chromium contributes to the normal utilization of carbohydrates.
Potassium is involved in the functions of nerve fibers, muscles, takes part in the biosynthesis of energy and in metabolic processes in the myocardium (heart muscle).
Chlorine takes part in maintaining water and electrolyte balance; is part of the gastric juice, which promotes the absorption of protein.
Selenium affects the functioning of a number of enzymes, primarily glutathione peroxidase.
Zinc is part of about 70 enzymes involved in the synthesis and metabolism (exchange) of hormones (mainly glucocorticosteroids - hormones produced by the cortical layer of the adrenal cortex), as well as the division and interaction of immunocompetent cells (responsible for the formation of the body's defenses) cells.
Boron takes part in the metabolism of calcium and magnesium. Lack of boron in the body leads to decreased mental and physical activity.
Nickel, silicon, tin, vanadium contribute to the normal growth of the body, participate in the synthesis of amino acids, and in the formation of the cell membrane. Nickel deficiency in the body leads to suppression of hematopoiesis.
Indications for use. Prevention of vitamin deficiencies (lack of vitamins in the body) and hypovitaminosis (reduced intake of vitamins in the body), prevention of mineral deficiency.
Method of administration and dose. Adults are prescribed a dose of 1 tablet per day year-round.
Side effect. Allergic reactions to the components of the drug are possible.
Contraindications. Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Release form. Tablets in a package of 60 pieces. Composition of 1 tablet: retinol (Vit.A) -5000 IU, tocopherol (Vit.E) - 30 IU, vitamin D - 400 IU, phytomenadione - 25 mcg, ascorbic acid (Vit.C) - 60 mg, thiamine (Vit Bi ) - 1.5 mg, riboflavin (Vit. B3) - 1.7 mg, pantothenic acid - 10 mg, pyridoxine (Vit. Bb) - 2 mg, cyanocobalamin (Vit. Bp) - 6 mcg, folic acid (Vit. Sun) -400 mcg, nicotinic acid (vit.PP) - 20 mg, biotin - 30 mcg, calcium - 162 mg, phosphorus - 109 mg, iodine - 150 mcg, iron - 18 mg, magnesium -100 mg, copper - 2 mg, zinc - 15 mg, manganese - 2.5 mg, potassium - 40 mg, chloride - 36.3 mg, chromium - 25 μg, molybdenum - 25 μg, selenium - 20 μg, nickel - 5 μg, tin - 10 μg , vanadium - 10 µg, silicon - 2 µg, boron - 150 µg.
Storage conditions. In a dry place, protected from light.
UNICAP
Synonyms: Unicap Yu, Unicap M, Unicap T.
Pharmachologic effect. A combined multivitamin preparation, the effect of which is determined by the properties of its constituent components. Unicap Yu is a combined multivitamin supplement for children, Unicap M and T is a combined preparation containing a complex of vitamins and microelements. (See also Centrum - page 436).
Indications for use. Compensation for vitamin and mineral deficiency in adults and children over 4 years of age.
Method of administration and dose. Prescribed orally, 1 tablet per day.
Side effect. If the recommended dose is observed, it is not observed.
Contraindications. Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
Release form. Tablets in a package of 30 pieces. 1 tablet contains retinol acetate (Vit.A): Unicap U - 1.5 mg, Unicap M 1.5 mg, Unicap T 1.5 mg; tocopherol acetate (Vit.E): 15 IU; kolekalyshferol (Vit.D): 400 ME, 500 ME, 500 ME; ascorbic acid (Vit.C): 60 mg, 50 mg, 350 mg; thiamine mononitrate (bht.bi): 1.5 mg, 2.5 mg, 10 mg; riboflavin (Vit. Bz): 1.7 mg, 2.5 mg, 10 mg; calcium pantothenate: -, 5 mg, 20 mg; pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vit.Bb): 2 mg, 0.5 mg, 2 mg; cyanocobalamin (Vit. Vi): 6 mcg, 2 mcg, 4 mcg; folic
acids (vit.Vs): 400 mcg; nicotinamide (Vit.PP): 20 mg, 20 mg, 100 mg; iron: -, 10 mg, 10 mg; iodine: -, 0.15 mg, 0.15 mg; copper: -, 1 mg, 1 mg; manganese: -, 1 mg, 1 mg; magnesium: -, 5 mg, 6 mg; potassium: -, 5 mg, 5 mg; calcium: - 35 mg, 50 mg, respectively.
Storage conditions. In a dry place, protected from light.
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Standards for vitamins and minerals
There are several nuances with the norms for the consumption of vitamins and minerals and you need to know them when choosing your medications.
First of all, you need to know that the consumption rate, determined both in our country and in the USA or by European medical organizations, is not as such a norm and a “consumption standard” that determines a person’s need for the daily amount of a substance.
The consumption rate is the minimum level of consumption for a practically healthy adult , so to speak “average”. That is, the norm indicated as 100% on jars and boxes assumes a minimum level of the substance and then, provided that everything is completely absorbed by organisms in the gastrointestinal tract. And this is almost impossible even for healthy people due to the artificiality of vitamins and minerals, living conditions, mental and physical activity, the presence of diseases and other characteristics of the body. And now most of us, if not all, are sick, have problems with digestion and metabolism. Remember the popular wisdom: “There are no healthy people, there are underexamined ones.”
So it turns out that when you see a 5-6 times increase in the composition of a product on the label (i.e. 500-600% of the substance), then do not be afraid that this is an excess of vitamin and it will come out of your ears. God grant that half of this is digested. And such an increase, both for ordinary complexes and taking into account the purpose of vitamins (sports, for pregnant women, for the elderly, etc.) is completely justified.
And the recommended norms are simply given for the average person and are considered to be sufficient to maintain health so that “you don’t give up your skates.” It’s simple, it’s easier to start from some officially established norm to calculate more accurate doses in specific cases or groups of people. For this reason, concepts such as “physiological need” appeared for a more accurate calculation taking into account a larger number of factors or “therapeutic norms” applied temporarily for specific diseases.
But, in fairness, it must be said that the maximum standards for vitamins and minerals . Not for everyone, but for most. Therefore, if you have any deviations, diseases or problems, it is better to know such things and consult a specialist.
But let's look at such questions soberly. Usually the upper norms for consumption of such substances are so high (I already talked about this in articles about chondroprotectors) that there is no need to be afraid. We simply don’t have enough money to eat vitamins alone or drink a pack of chondroprotectors a day. But you can think of anything, so I don’t recommend eating ascorbic acid in packs like candy. All this is fraught. You can eat a box of lemons if you can.
Each country has its own standards for substance consumption. They are determined by the main medical authority, so to speak. If we take the recommendations of our Ministry of Health, or US or EU organizations, then some substances have a slight difference, some are quite large, but I don’t think that very close attention should be paid to this. All these differences are issues of misunderstandings, disunity and opinions between scientists and researchers. There, in this pharmaceutical business, there is still a kitchen. I prefer not to think about it.
Why do we need additional vitamins?
There was a time when convincing people of the need to take additional vitamin and mineral complexes was almost impossible. Today we know that food from the supermarket is much less rich in vitamins than it was half a century ago, and therefore it cannot cover a person’s daily need for these nutrients.
For example, 80 grams of spinach contains the same amount of iron as 1 gram did just 50 years ago. According to research by British scientists, 1 ear of corn grown in 1940 contained as many nutrients as 19 modern ears. The same is true for other foods: Today's wheat contains half as much protein as it did just 50 years ago.
This is due to the fact that the soils are depleted, and the crops grown on them are extremely poor in nutrients and are completely dependent on chemical fertilizers. As a result, we eat food that is practically devoid of vitamins and minerals. Soil depletion is caused by a sharp increase in the world's population and, as a consequence, the food crisis. It turns out that we have traded quality for quantity.
As a result, we regularly do not receive a lot of nutrients and vitamins from food, therefore, their chronic deficiency forms in the body, which over time leads to the formation of various diseases.
Thus, if you are a resident of any industrially and socially developed country in the modern world, you are forced to at least periodically take mineral and vitamin complexes.
Which vitamins are better: ours or foreign ones?
Another question that often arises is somewhat patriotic in nature. Patriotism is, of course, good, but I don’t think it’s appropriate in these cases.
The point is that vitamins, as well as fruits and vegetables, should be consumed exactly in the area where you live. They say that American vitamins are not suitable for Russian people. Probably, supporters of this theory have their own arguments. I won’t argue, I’ll just give my opinion.
Firstly, as I already wrote, I believe that the 8 billion people inhabiting our planet are the same and are structured the same, especially inside. The average citizen in Russia is exactly the same as in Africa, America, and China. There are no differences.
Secondly, vitamins and minerals must be supplied to us every day, and when you go on vacation or to another place of residence (for example, to Thailand), you naturally eat the gifts of another country and everything is fine, and for some it even benefits . Therefore, I don’t think that vitamin C from an apple is much better for us than from kiwi.
The next argument is related to agriculture. After all, a huge number of agricultural crops were once imported from other countries very far from us and they can also be considered not ours, even taking into account repeated selection. For example, the same potatoes.
But I support issues of seasonality in nutrition, and this is because eating watermelons, strawberries or grapes in winter is simply dangerous to health due to the risk of poisoning with all sorts of nitrates, pesticides and other substances used in these cases for cultivation and transportation over vast distances. Not to mention that, grown in such ways, fruits and vegetables are far from their “wild” counterparts in terms of nutritional value.
What are vitamins?
Vitamins (from the Latin “vita” - life) are VITAL amines, that is, nitrogen-containing compounds.
With a few exceptions, they are not synthesized in the body, which means they must get there from the outside.
A normal, full life without them is impossible, since they are biocatalysts, that is, they regulate metabolic processes occurring in the body. Vitamins activate the work of enzymes that trigger amazing chemical processes in our body. Thanks to this, we can breathe, blink, move our fingers, pick our nose, think, in general, LIVE!
Vitamins are also necessary for the synthesis of hormones that regulate a variety of body functions.
They are divided into fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) and water-soluble (all others).
Water-soluble vitamins are quickly excreted, so they rarely cause hypervitaminosis.
Fat-soluble ones are dangerous because in case of an overdose they can accumulate in the body, causing severe disorders. Vitamins A and D were especially distinguished for this.
Vitamin A in large doses has a teratogenic effect. And given that it can accumulate in the body, after finishing taking it, it is recommended to become pregnant only after 6-12 months.
Another important fact. Some researchers argue that vitamin A should not be taken by smokers, as it increases their risk of developing cancer by interacting with some components of cigarette smoke.
Vitamin-like substances
As already mentioned, scientists have discovered and systematized 13 vitamins. But gradually science advanced and other vitamin-like substances were discovered, which are close in their action to vitamins, represent a variety of complex chemical compounds and are important for humans.
Our body produces some of them on its own, and some must also be received from the outside. The structure of some vitamin-like substances is quite complex and can only be obtained from natural sources, which is only a plus for us, to be honest.
Currently, these substances include about 10 compounds. Most Popular:
L-Carnitine, well known to athletes (Vitamin B, very important for our muscle tissue and its development).
Doctor's Best, L-Carnitine Fumarate
- as well as the Coenzyme Ubiquinone Coenzyme Q10 (a very well-known and useful substance for our body and specifically for the cardiovascular system, and the name is worth it, just an aristocratic name (I wrote it in full on purpose).
Doctor's Best, CoQ10, with BioPerine, 100 mg
- the remaining substances are: Inosine (Vitamin B8), Choline (Vitamin B4), Orotic acid (Vitamin B13), Methylmethionine sulfonium (Vitamin U), Para-aminobenzoic acid (Vitamin H1), Bioflavonoids (Vitamin P), Lipoic acid (Vitamin N), Pangamic acid (Vitamin B15).
All these substances are no less important and indispensable for the body than vitamins and take part in many metabolic processes. Their deficiency leads to various deviations and disorders, poor health and other troubles.
Most often, these substances are taken separately as supplements, but they can also be included in vitamin complexes.
Questions of compatibility and incompatibility of vitamins
Also a very vague concept. And what is the basis of the principle of some manufacturers who separate vitamins and offer to drink first a red pill a day, and then a blue one, I have no idea. This is probably inspired by the cinematic masterpiece “The Matrix” and all these are marketing ways to attract attention and increase sales.
Nature has a completely different mechanism, when a huge variety of vitamins are supplied with food (ideally). They all mix with each other and with other substances. As my grandmother said: “The belly is not a mirror.” You, strict vinaigrette, don’t think that the beets will somehow interfere with the carrots?
Therefore, there is no question that vitamins and minerals will interfere with each other. A problem may arise when higher therapeutic doses of individual vitamins are used. Then it is possible that positive and negative interactions may appear and influence the assimilation of other elements. As an example, copper in large quantities interferes with and destroys vitamin C. If you increase vitamin C, then there will be an increased need for riboflavin, and if there is little of it, then the content of vitamin C in the body will decrease, etc. That's how things are.
And our task is to choose vitamins and minerals to supplement our diet that will most closely correspond to those obtained from food and will ensure a uniform supply of necessary vitamins and minerals in addition to nutrition in the quantity required in our particular case. This is what we will finally do.
So, vitamins presented and produced by global manufacturers can be divided into several groups. As is usually done, we will go from the cheapest and least useful to the heights of digestibility, usefulness and quality, so to speak.
Isolated (synthesized and artificial) vitamins
The first group includes the cheapest isolated (artificial, chemical, synthesized) vitamins. These complexes contain bare vitamins and minerals with low bioavailability (oxides, sulfates, etc.), with a minimal percentage of absorption by the human body, as they do not correspond to the natural substances that we absorb from food. These are the vitamins that are presented in our pharmacies at low (by the way, this is another question) prices.
Here you can easily take a jar of our vitamins and take a look. It would be good if at least half of the required and necessary information was provided by the manufacturer.
This group on IHerb includes vitamins (as an example of the most popular): Now Foods, Daily Vitamin Complex.
Or fairly cheap budget vitamins. For such a price, such a quantity is simply a gift. And you must realize that such vitamins are not the best thing there is, especially if you have problems with the stomach and gastrointestinal tract.
21st Century, Sentry, Multivitamin & Multimineral Supplement, Adults, 300 Tablets.
But, unlike our vitamins, vitamins in this category may be much healthier and more effective. In addition to the presence of the same chelated forms of minerals and some natural vitamins, they may also contain (which is generally not natural for this group) other plant components and extracts that will help the body absorb the necessary substances. All information is available and presented on the packaging. The main thing is to watch and read carefully.
21st Century, Mega Multi, for Women, Multivitamins and Multiminerals, 90 tabs.
21st Century, Mega Multi, for men, multivitamins and multiminerals, 90 tabs.
Composition of multivitamin complexes
To qualify as a multivitamin, a product must contain three or more elements. Multivitamin formulas presented on the modern pharmaceutical market, as a rule, contain vitamins A, E, D2 (or D3), C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, K, as well as iodine, selenium, zinc , beta-carotene, iron.
The differences between the drugs are in the quantitative content of the main elements. The packaging of vitamins indicates the percentage of each element from the required daily intake in one unit of the drug (capsule, lozenge). The amounts of each vitamin in a multivitamin are usually tailored and based on studies of the elements' health effects in large populations. Separate complexes are produced for different needs and are aimed at people with specific needs, for example, groups of drugs for pregnant women, for children, for men or women over 40 or 50 years old, for athletes. For people from these groups, multivitamin complexes can be prescribed by a doctor. Before you start taking multivitamins, you can perform a laboratory blood test to determine the quantitative content of individual elements in the body.
Many vitamin manufacturers produce formulas with increased nutrient content, often supplementing with vitamin D. On the other hand, it is impossible to include all known vitamins in the composition, since some of them do not chemically combine with each other. Supplementation of macronutrients, such as calcium or magnesium, is rarely found at 100% of the daily value due to the large tablet size.
Vitamin and mineral complexes with additives
This group includes vitamin-mineral complexes that are more bioavailable and beneficial to the body. They contain the same (mostly) synthesized and isolated vitamins, but various plant extracts, extracts, mushrooms, mixtures of dried vegetables, fruits, berries, and herbs have already been added in large quantities. Minerals are also presented in chelated forms, more suitable for absorption by the body. The body will absorb much more from these complexes.
The price, naturally, is an order of magnitude more expensive than in the previous group. But still, these complexes are available, given that you can choose a complex where you need to take 1 tablet per day for six months.
Typically, the labels of such complexes contain the words “natural”, “whole-food”, “food-based”.
I take my vitamins from this group. I usually take and take Rainbow Light .
And vitamins from Nature's Way, Alive . I take it periodically for myself and my parents.
The composition is simply excellent vitamin and mineral complexes. Look.
This group contains vitamins for pregnant women (prenatal), and for those with increased stress, and for the elderly. There is a division into male and female. In short, you can choose and purchase a good and useful complex very profitably.
What for whom
Depending on age, gender, lifestyle, the need for vitamins also changes. Therefore, scientists have developed a vitamin-mineral complex for men, which exceeds its female counterpart in the amount of useful substances (“Alphabet”, “Duovit”, “Paritet”, “Velmen”, etc.). Again, there are specially designed complexes for athletes, pregnant women (“Pregnavit F”) and other categories of the population. All of them are created taking into account the specifics of each category of consumers. Thus, vitamin-mineral complexes for children do not contain dyes and fragrances that can cause allergies in young patients, but are supplemented with flavoring additives and sweeteners (“Multi-tabs Baby”, “Multi-tabs Junior”, etc.). Among the best vitamins for women are Vitrum and Complivit.
Plant Based All Natural (Raw) Vitamins
This group of vitamin complexes already opens up elite vitamins on IHerb. According to the manufacturers, it no longer contains synthetic artificial components. All vitamins and minerals are extracted in a special way and using new technologies from vegetables, fruits, berries and herbs. Technologies for working with baker's yeast have already been applied here. With their help, natural and highly absorbable minerals are obtained by the body.
These complexes have the highest cost. It will be expensive to purchase such complexes. I can’t even imagine their price in our online stores. Naturally, such vitamin and mineral complexes can be consumed even on an empty stomach. After all, this is concentrated food.
Even so, treat them as a dietary supplement. They also do not replace proper and nutritious nutrition.
The most popular herbal vitamins are preparations from the manufacturer MegaFood .
MegaFood, Once-Day Multivitamin, 90 Tablets
The manufacturer indicates all possible information, and next to each vitamin and mineral the plant component that served as the source is indicated.
And another manufacturer of so-called natural living “raw” vitamins is Sunwarrior .
Sunwarrior, Raw Vitamins, His Daily Multivitamin, 90 Vegetarian Capsules.
The manufacturer indicates that the vitamins are made entirely from plant sources.
Basically, that's all.
Here are three groups of vitamin-mineral complexes from which we can choose the most suitable one. Taking into account all the information that I tried to share with you, your gender, age, your lifestyle and other life circumstances and factors, carefully looking at the labels, you can choose the complex drug that is right for you.
But man does not stop in his development and in the quest for better, so the following groups of vitamins and minerals are obtained using original and high-tech methods, again using some synthetic analogues and trying to bring the vitamins as close as possible to a whole food natural product.
The vitamins given below cause loud responses and delight from their use and the effects on the body noticed by many.
How to take multivitamins correctly?
The dosage regimen depends entirely on the drug chosen. The main recommendation is to strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions. Read it carefully and, if necessary, adjust your schedule for taking sports supplements.
A standard course of multivitamins takes about 2 months. After its completion, you should take a short break (1–1.5 months). Such a schedule will keep the athlete’s body in the best condition. Longer use of vitamins is undesirable, since the body may stop absorbing some substances from regular foods.
Fermented Vitamins and Minerals
Some manufacturers have come up with another type of vitamin preparations - fermented vitamins and minerals .
One of the representatives of this direction is the New Chapter company.
And they produce vitamins in the following way. Probiotics are added to whole foods, meaning those that are unprocessed, unrefined, or minimally processed. And this whole mixture independently changes and transforms under the influence of natural factors. Isolated artificial vitamins can also be used here. But all this is mixed with plant concentrates and microorganisms. Microorganisms do their noble work and the process of “probiotic fermentation” occurs.
Probiotics are a class of microorganisms and substances of microbial and other origin used for therapeutic purposes, as well as food products and dietary supplements containing living microcultures.
Probiotic fermentation is a process in which beneficial bacteria and yeast digest and transform various components into other, more beneficial ones. It turns out to be “live food” or “live supplements”.
To put it simply, this is a familiar fermentation process to all of us, in which sugar is converted into alcohol, which is how wine is made from grape juice.
As stated, vitamins and minerals are transformed into “living” ones. So you can try these vitamins. The main thing is that you know that this exists.
Kinds
It may seem that there is nothing easier than to compensate for the lack of a particular vitamin in the body. All you have to do is find out which substance is missing, then make a tablet containing it, stick on the appropriate label, and you're done!
In reality, everything is a little more complicated. Here are some of the most prominent problems:
- Natural and synthetic vitamins still differ.
- Vitamins and minerals do not occur in isolation in nature. They are connected to other components by complex molecular bonds.
- The cells of our body have specific receptors that respond not to the vitamins themselves, but to the substances with which their molecule is associated.
Today, mineral and vitamin complexes are divided into three main types: natural, synthetic and hybrid.
Renatured vitamins and minerals
The last group of vitamin preparations are the so-called renatured vitamins and minerals . This technology for obtaining highly digestible substances has appeared quite recently. The technology has a name: key factor (CODE FACTORS) .
The representative of this direction in production is the company Garden of Life .
The idea is based on the fact that even vitamins obtained from natural plant sources are different from those we get from plant foods. In a plant, each vitamin and mineral has a large support group, as I already wrote, which helps to identify it and absorb it in the body.
Some of these substances are plant enzymes, flavonoids and phytoestrogens, which conduct and enhance the vitamin. They are unique to each vitamin. They identify the very key factor (CODE FACTORS) in which the synergistic compounds present in natural foods are necessary to deliver nutrients to our body. Only a plant is capable of providing vitamins and minerals with such properties under the influence of light.
The new technology, according to scientists, allows us to restore the natural properties of purified isolated vitamins, making them similar to what we get from food. This restoration process is called renaturation .
The vitamin or mineral is incorporated into a protein or peptide. The resulting substance is introduced into the cells of ordinary baker's yeast. This technology allows the vitamin and mineral to integrate into the yeast cell. The result is yeast that is enriched with vitamins, minerals and those very natural accompanying elements of the support group that are not available when taking isolated artificial vitamins. Thus, vitamins and minerals become much more bioavailable for absorption.
As I wrote at the very beginning, in the article about vitamins, there are no connections without connections.
Synthetic vitamins
Synthetic vitamins are obtained both from natural raw materials and through chemical synthesis. It should be understood that the body absorbs at best 50% of synthetic vitamins. In addition, regular consumption of vitamins of chemical origin can inhibit the body's ability to absorb natural vitamins from food.
Synthetic vitamins are easily identified by the prefix L before their name, which means levorotatory (they rotate polarized light to the left), while natural vitamins always have the prefix D (dextrorotatory). Natural vitamin E is called D-alpha tocopherol, and synthetic vitamin E is called L-alpha tocopherol. By the way, the L-form of vitamin E is not absorbed by the human body, and in some cases can inhibit the absorption of natural D-alpha tocopherol.
The effect of vitamins on the human body
In this paragraph, I would like to talk not about how each vitamin affects us and what it is needed for. Believe me, there is no need to bother yourself with this. I write similar articles for myself too; so that, on occasion, open the article, remember the main nuances when buying and choosing the necessary product and not bother with it anymore.
But what really worries us customers is how we feel when taking all these vitamins and dietary supplements. It is quite logical that having chosen a good, expensive vitamin complex and paid a decent amount for it, we want to at least see the result. What did you pay for, exactly?
This is understandable. Once upon a time, while walking through sports stores and looking at jars of the same vitamins, I asked: “Which ones are better? How can I choose the right ones? The answer to me was vague comments about improved well-being, an additional surge of strength and energy, but I had to choose according to some kind of sensation. In short, nothing. No matter what I drank, I didn’t feel anything. I don’t even feel it now.
Now, when choosing vitamins or supplements for yourself and reading other people’s reviews of these products, I see that it all comes down to the following: hair does not fall out, nails do not peel, the stomach does not swell or swell, etc.
So is it necessary to feel the effect of vitamins and how to feel it?
I do not know! But I think that in a normal, basically healthy person (otherwise you need to see a doctor with your problems), the body should not react with anything unusual, even to the most super expensive and effective vitamins. Why?
But because good vitamins and other supplements, by nature and by purpose, are simply supplements to nutrition. We should not feel euphoria (this is completely in the other direction), some unimaginable increase in strength, insane hair growth, etc. Otherwise, these are no longer natural substances, but something else. Vitamins and minerals, as well as other nutrients, should simply ensure the normal, complete and efficient functioning of both the entire body and its systems.
A slightly different question is when certain circumstances change or force the body to change: increased physical activity, pregnancy, illness, etc. Then our task, better with the involvement of an experienced specialist, is to select the same vitamins to help the body endure such changes in the least painful way and return it to its original state.
Many people, especially young mothers, know that a child during pregnancy requires a lot and takes a lot of calcium from the mother. This is where you definitely need to take vitamins and take care not only of yourself, but also of the other little person.
And the feeling will be the normal state of both: when the new organism is fully growing and developing, and the mother does not experience pain, she has no problems with her appearance and her teeth are not destroyed. The birth of a new person is a miracle, although it is a natural process and should not require sacrifice.
I hope that all of the above will be useful to young mothers who need to take care of themselves and, accordingly, someone else, and good nutrition and the right choice of the same vitamins are the first and most important step in this. I did not specifically touch on this, but you need to choose vitamins (prenatal) intended for pregnancy according to the same principles from the same groups listed above. Here you need to approach with greater responsibility and choose the best, be sure to consult with your doctor. And there are plenty of offers from different manufacturers.
I don’t feel the effects of certain vitamin complexes or sports supplements and thank God. So so far so good. But I hope that at their micro level they nourish my cells, my immunity and allow it to withstand stress and adversity, fight viruses and bacteria. I nourish my body, and it, well-fed and satisfied, does its job and does not bother me. And that suits me quite well. This is fine. It is for this purpose that I take both supplements and other vitamins.
I began to understand and delve into the issues of nutrition, supplements and vitamins and minerals precisely for this reason. So that my body does not bother me and allows me to do my business, hobbies and interests. So that I don’t have to constantly drag him around to our specialists and poison him with chemicals, not knowing what I need from him. Of course, I also had a reason for this and my own impetus - a knee injury, surgery and visiting doctors. I don’t want to experience the oppression of hospital walls and white coats anymore.
And here you will most likely ask: “Well, then how can you understand that the vitamins are suitable for you and are absorbed if there should not be any special sensations?”
“But here, everything is simple.” - I will answer.
It is clear that when using any vitamins or supplements, we should not experience any bad symptoms: bloating, nausea, rumbling, weakness, allergies, etc. It is for this case that I write in articles and try to learn about the various sources and forms of substances. If you need, for example, calcium (prescribed by a doctor), and the first one you get at the pharmacy causes nausea and indigestion, then it is very advisable to know about its forms and choose another, most suitable one. They wrote to me about this and read it in reviews.
Another constant, undeniable for any person, is the excretion of about 1.5 liters of urine per day. The body must do this and remove harmful production waste, no matter what. And if there is not enough water in the body, then the urine will just burn through the toilet and “hit you in the head,” in popular parlance. This fact must be taken into account. If you drink enough water and take vitamins, but it still burns, it means the vitamins are not absorbed. Choose others.
Everything is simple, but we are not talking about therapeutic doses of individual vitamins, diseases and other factors. I think this is clear. Under normal conditions, urine should be almost transparent, faintly straw-colored, and without any strong odors.
I try to drink more water, take vitamin complexes (I’ve already written which ones) and other supplements: I don’t notice any changes in physiology, I have enough strength and energy for training. This means the absorption is going well.
I believe that you need to have the knowledge given both in this article and in others in order to understand your body, help it in time if necessary, and lead an active, healthy, fulfilling life.
Types of preparations with iron
If the iron content in the body is low, the doctor will prescribe medications that include this trace element. There are many effective medications that eliminate its deficiency.
Iron in tablets, capsules, lozenges, syrup
Iron-containing drugs increase hemoglobin in the blood, and they are also prescribed when the concentration of the microelement is low.
List of the most effective drugs:
- Sorbifer Durules. The tablets are taken orally without chewing. The active substance is completely released as a result of intestinal peristalsis. Treatment lasts until hemoglobin increases. Taking the drug can lead to rash, itching, weakness, dizziness, and headache.
- Tardiferon. It contains ascorbic acid and mucoproteose. The duration of therapy for anemia is 3-6 months. The tablets are taken without chewing. If the dose is exceeded, allergic reactions may develop, problems with stool, and swelling of the tongue may appear.
- Actiferrin. The capsules contain vitamins, fructose and potassium sorbate. The duration of treatment is 2 months. The medication should be taken with caution if there are problems with the liver or kidneys.
- Ferro-Folgamma. The capsules contain ascorbic and folic acids, vitamin B12. Treatment lasts longer than 4 months. As a result of an overdose, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and drowsiness appear.
- Ferrohematogen. These are chewable lozenges that, in addition to iron, contain copper, folic acid, vitamins C, B6, and black food albumin. Take them orally 2-3 times a day for 1-2 months. If there is an excess of components, the drug causes the development of allergic reactions.
- Maltofer. Available in the form of syrup. Take it orally after meals. The duration of treatment is 1-2 months. During therapy, headache, nausea, diarrhea, itching, and rash may occur. Due to the presence of glucose, the drug is not recommended for patients with diabetes.
Iron-containing drug Maltofer.
Dietary supplements with iron
In addition to vitamins, you can purchase dietary supplements. Such products often contain iron salts and substances that help it be better absorbed.
The amount of iron in dietary supplements is small, so they are consumed without fear of side effects or overdose.
They are allowed even for pregnant women and children. These drugs are not medicines, but act as an additional source of vitamins and microelements. They should be taken for about 2 months.
The most effective iron-containing dietary supplements:
- Hemobin. Contains animal hemoglobin, which is purified from impurities. It is characterized by high biological activity and does not cause side effects. Used to quickly raise microelement levels.
- Anti-Anemin. Dietary supplements are used to reduce the likelihood of developing iron deficiency conditions. Sometimes intolerance to the drug may occur.
- Ferrinate. It contains, in addition to iron sulfate, vitamins C and E.
- Iron Hilat. Good for increasing microelement levels.
Vitamin complexes with iron
If the body lacks such a microelement, multivitamin complexes come to the rescue.
The most effective include the following:
Complivit Iron effectively replenishes iron deficiency in the body.
- Duovit. Contains minerals and vitamins, thanks to which the body's cells are not subject to premature aging and oxidative processes. Multivitamins reduce the risk of osteoporosis and anemia, provide healthy shine to hair and nail care.
- Complivit Iron. The complex contains vitamins A, C, E, PP, group B, and microelements. Contraindicated in case of excessive sensitivity to the components of the product.
- AlfaVit Classic. It contains 10 minerals and 13 vitamins. The components of the complex are divided into 3 groups: antioxidants, calcium D3, iron. Each group is represented by a tablet that has a different color from the others. You need to take 3 tablets in 3 doses, which allows minerals and vitamins to be better absorbed.
