Multivitamins and minerals

Magnesium

It is an essential mineral for the proper functioning of the body. It participates in the neuromuscular transmission of nerve impulses and plays an important role in many enzymatic reactions. Its association with vitamin D allows the prevention of osteoporosis. Magnesium also helps reduce symptoms of fatigue.

Vitamin B12

Absent from plant foods, this vitamin must absolutely be supplemented. It plays a fundamental role in the synthesis of body proteins and in the functioning of the brain and nervous system. Sub-deficiencies in adults resulting in states of fatigue and nervous fragility. In young pregnant women and seniors, it is not possible to ignore vitamin B12 supplementation equivalent to 100% of daily needs (adult RDA). Consumer studies (Oxford-Epic, University of Brussels) show that Vegans are significantly deficient in vitamin B12.

Vitamin D3

Indispensable for bone fixation of calcium is of non-animal origin. A systematic intake guarantees good ossification, especially when calcium intake is limited, during winter periods (exposure to the sun allows the body to synthesize vitamin D), and for sensitive populations (young people, seniors, women speakers).

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is now limited to 50% of the RDA and now in the form of Beta-carotene. This change was made to secure the supplementation of pregnant women. This dosage excludes any risk of overdose for the young fetus (first 12 weeks). Indeed, pediatricians warn against possible risks related to overdose of Retinol (the other form of vitamin A) which can cause malformations of the fetus during its first twelve weeks (reason for which the consumption of liver or liver oil is strongly discouraged for mothers during this period).

Other vitamins

(E, K1 for fat-soluble, B1, B3, B5, B6, H for water-soluble) are provided safely because it is difficult to know the actual use of vitamins present in food. Either because they are degraded by the food preparation process (cooking in particular). Either because their actual absorption in the intestine is low and variable (and linked to the presence of certain other parameters: lipids, enzymes, intestinal flora).

Except for vitamin B12, the storage of water-soluble vitamins in the body is low, so it is important to have assured daily intakes. When the recommended dose is reached (one capsule/day), there is no risk of hypervitaminosis.

Trace elements

Iodine, Selenium, Molybdenum and Zinc are trace elements present in many enzymatic reactions. Provided for safety for sensitive profiles (young people, seniors, pregnant women), they do not represent any risk of overdose or kidney fatigue at the recommended dose.

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