Multivitamins and minerals are indicated to provide essential vitamin supplementation and to prevent the development of an expected deficiency. Also, as a treatment to reduce the risk for diseases like cardiovascular disease.
As vitamin supplement for patients with vitamin and mineral deficiences. For patients with cardiovascular diseases with risk of folic acid deficiency.
To be taken once a day as supplement or as prescribed by the physician.
As with any other medication or dietary supplement, vitamin B1 supplements should always be kept out of reach of children.
Vitamins and minerals are essential for normal metabolic functions including hematopoiesis. The B-complex vitamins are necessary for the conversion of carbohydrate, protein and fat into tissue and energy. Vitamin E is an antioxidant which preserves essential cellular constituents. Folic Acid is important in regeneration of blood-forming elements and their function. Water-soluble vitamins (B-complex) are not significantly stored by the body and must be replaced continually to maintain essential tissue levels: excess quatities are excreted in urine. These vitamins are rapidly depleted in conditions interferin with their intake or absorption. Therefore, vitamin preparations should supply therapeutic levels of B-complex vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins can accumulate in the body and do not need replacement as frequently. Therefore, vitamin preparations should supply conservative levels of vitamins A and E. Zinc facilitates would healing, helps maintain normal growth rates, normal skin hydration and senses of taste and smell. Selenium activates an antioxidant enzyme called glutathione peroxidase which helps protect the body from cancer. It is also essential for healthy immune functioning.