Natural vitamins in pharmacies list. Which vitamins do you prefer? Classification of vitamin complexes
Today we will talk about vitamins, synthetic and so-called natural. And are there any so-called "natural vitamins" in tablet form. And also about the benefits and harms of the vitamins themselves directly.
The topic of vitamins, as it seemed to me, is very simple at first glance. However, as I began to understand it, I realized that it was not so simple. Mankind has been living with vitamins in pills for a whole century, and a couple of decades ago, the opinion of medicine was unequivocal: vitamins are good! eat, chew them as much as possible and you will be healed.
Vitamins took an honorable, one of the first places in the windows of pharmacies and in drugs according to sales ratings, pharmaceutical companies became millionaires and billionaires, pharmacies also make good money, but what is the result? Are we just being “pushed” with products we don’t need for the sake of business prosperity, or do we really need synthetic vitamins? And are these nutrients really safe? More on that below, but first some general information.
There was a time when there were no tablet vitamins at all. Then, back in antiquity, doctors began to observe that certain substances extracted from food improve the condition in diseases and help with different states. The first vitamins in tablet form appeared at the beginning of the 20th century, that is, for a century we have been living with concentrated beneficial substances in the form of pills.
Vitamins are biological active substances necessary for human life and health. They do not saturate the body with energy, do not have calories, are not a medicine, vitamins do not include trace elements, amino acids, however, vitamins and their enough in the body affect the functions of all human organs and systems, actively affect the metabolism, the production of hormones. From complications of beriberi in severe form, a fatal outcome is also possible.
“For 2012, 13 substances (or groups of substances) are recognized as vitamins. Several other substances, such as carnitine and inositol, are under consideration. Based on solubility, vitamins are divided into fat-soluble - A, D, E, K, and water-soluble - C and B vitamins.
Fat-soluble vitamins accumulate in the body, and the place of their accumulation is adipose tissue and liver. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in significant amounts and are excreted with water in excess. This explains the greater prevalence of hypovitaminosis of water-soluble vitamins and hypervitaminosis of fat-soluble vitamins.
During the formation of a growing organism (for example, adolescent children) in conditions of a constant lack of vitamins, as a rule, multiple developmental disorders occur, up to intellectual insufficiency, neurological diseases, without vitamin D, rickets and brittle bones can occur, etc. For example, B vitamins are needed for the development and functioning of nervous system, hematopoiesis, vitamin A is needed for vision, skin, vitamin E improves fertility, skin condition, etc.
A lack of vitamins, of course, will not cause instant death, and even death within a couple of months, however, prolonged vitamin deficiency in extreme will definitely lead to disastrous consequences, up to death. Therefore, it is important to appreciate the importance of vitamins in our lives.
The first vitamin that scientists were able to isolate is vitamin B1:
“In 1880, N. I. Lunin proved that only proteins, fats, carbohydrates, water for normal operation body is not enough. Previously unexplored nutritional deficiencies led to various diseases, such as scurvy. So, in Indonesia, people who ate peeled rice suffered from a special form of neuritis - beriberi. At the same time, the population who ate ordinary rice did not get sick. This observation allowed the Polish scientist K. Funk in 1911 to discover in the shell of rice a substance that turned out to be necessary for health in small doses. He called it "vitamin" - from the Latin word "life".
In fact, the history of vitamins is quite a few years old, in comparison, for example, with operations, herbal medicine - vitamins as separately isolated substances have existed for only 100 years. Therefore, it is possible that after another hundred years, the current state of affairs with vitamins will be ridiculous for the population of the future, perhaps they will release substances important for health with the help of some devices by pressing one button: vitamin A from carrots, vitamin C from rose hips, from beans vitamins of group B, and will drink-eat it in the form of a dry or liquid concentrate instead of synthetic pills. Vitamin E will “squeeze out” another device from wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds, calcium from greens and dairy products.
And those who used synthetic vitamins a hundred years ago will simply be condescendingly perceived by people of the future as unable to invent anything better and content with “chemistry”. And, perhaps, everything will be completely different, it is possible that it will be worse in terms of “chemistry”: there will be concentrated tablet chemistry, in one dose of vitamins for a month, with a gradual release of active substances, etc. But the fact is that there will be changes, for better or for worse, we don’t know yet, unless, of course, our Earth is alive.
After all, as we enthusiastically recall the time of the 60-70-80s of the last century, in particular in Russia, even those who did not live then and were not going to be born in the next 20 years remember it - that time is so delightful for us for a number of reasons - it is possible that our present time will also be attractive for those who will live after us. And all the vitamins, dietary supplements will seem as natural as a real sausage of the 60-80s seems to us today, and as we regretfully note what kind of muck we eat today.
Vitamins are vital for humans, proteins, right carbs And necessary nutrition not enough - as we see from the experience of scientists. But today, you say, it’s not hunger, epidemics, there’s a lot of food, you just need to work so that you have something to buy it for, but before it was a hard time - scurvy, beriberi, beriberi and other diseases associated with vitamin deficiencies became commonplace. Today is full of vegetables, fruits, seafood and other healthy food, using which you can not drink vitamins at all.
Do I need to take vitamins today? Here, the versions of doctors differ: some say that the best vitamins are obtained from healthy food, and it is better to eat carrots and other foods a day (carrots have a lot of vitamin A, for example) than to poison yourself with chemicals, while others say that the average person does not have catering opportunities make up for the lack of nutrients in the body, for this you need to eat a lot of useful foods.
So, why are synthetic vitamins good and bad? We have established that vitamins are vital for a person, about the dangers a little later. What is the best way to take them? 90% of all vitamins (or even 99%) of those found in open sale chemically synthesized drugs. Vitrum, Multi-tabs, Prenatal and other companies that flood the shelves of pharmacies and are popular with people with average incomes - this is all chemistry!
Is this chemical harmful? For decades, we have been shouted that vitamins are good and there can be no harm, and even if there were studies about the ambiguity of their benefits, the results smoldered under the propaganda of pharmaceutical companies wishing to sell their goods. But in the last decade, opinions have begun to appear more and more actively on the scene that from synthetic vitamins more harm than good.
What are synthetic vitamins? These are chemically synthesized beneficial substances in tablet form, containing, as a rule, the intake of vitamins not lower than the average.
How are they different from vitamins found in foods? Instead of explaining in incomprehensible terms for a long time, I will give an exaggerated example: how does yogurt with flavors, dyes, for example, differ from a similar one with fruits without chemicals? And, not quite in the subject, but also possible: What is the difference between an inflatable mini pool and the sea? What is the difference between a copy of a painting and an original?
And with yogurt, the example is not entirely correct, but the direction of thought is correct.
When can synthetic vitamins be useful? When a person is seriously ill and there is a sharp loss of one or another vitamin in the body, when there are consequences of beriberi. Tableted synthetic vitamins are practically a medicine designed to quickly replenish lost reserves of vitamins. For example, in the case of scurvy, beriberi (although these diseases are rare in modern times), if part of the intestine is removed and vitamins are simply not absorbed, in a number of other conditions when there is a deficiency of nutrients and its urgent replenishment is necessary.
Vitamin E for maintaining pregnancy, vitamin D for rickets, niacin for high cholesterol etc.
In cases where a person simply drinks vitamins to drink, for complacency, in order to increase immunity, drinking courses in spring and autumn, without having serious diseases, that is, illiterately and uncontrollably, this will bring more harm than good.
Why can synthetic vitamins be harmful? Because studies on the effects of vitamins are still being carried out, and those that are in the majority are not FOR such drugs. That is, the 20th century gave us vitamins, and after a few decades, people began to seriously understand that vitamins are not as harmless as we thought.
We are often told about the harm of a lack of vitamins, but less often they talk about the harm from their excess!
However, too much is sometimes more dangerous than too little.
For example, it has long been revealed that vitamin A is a powerful teratogenic, similar actions have vitamin D3 and E in large doses. Large doses, and even slightly above average, of vitamin A during pregnancy can lead to impaired fetal development. This is one of the most dangerous “useful substances”, since it is also considered a healing vitamin (the more the better), respectively, many mothers, especially very young ones, are often not aware that vitamins should not be eaten in handfuls.
Vitamins E and A, among other things, consumed in high doses can cause cancer - these studies were also voiced. Excess vitamin C and group B lead to allergic effects, dehydration, changes in blood composition. Constant use vitamin C in large doses causes blurred vision, insomnia and other complications. Vit E, A, D are fat soluble, they accumulate in the liver and are not excreted from the body in excess. And they poison him for a long time, poisoning with them is one of the most dangerous conditions ..
In addition, multivitamins with many components are often a vinaigrette of incompatible substances, because B vitamins are not comparable to each other in intake, and many microelements are incompatible with vitamins and other microelements, so sometimes this is a waste of money.
Let's say there are a lot of synthetic vitamins on the same iHerb, but good quality, here is Solgar ( good firm, but each product must be considered separately), where the dosage of vitamin A in one serving (two tablets per day) = Vitamin A (as natural beta-carotene) 15,000 IU, which is 300% of the daily requirement, vitamin C 300 mg , which is 500% of the daily intake, a month of intake and an overdose of vitamin A is provided, and if C is excreted easily (with a slight overdose), then vitamin A will be deposited in the liver.
But the main thing is that vitamins are easy to buy for everyone! There are no prohibitions. Moreover, if you ask a doctor which vitamins are better (which I personally have done more than once about myself and children) - the answer will be - “any, at your discretion, which ones you like best, if there are no serious diseases, all sorts are possible.”
There is also the danger of meeting vitamin complexes and children (after all, as a rule, they contain iron) - according to statistics, the cause of death and poisoning with iron from vit complexes among children is far from the last place.
And liquid forms of vitamins often contain preservatives equated to poisons in other countries, sometimes in dry forms there are many additives with the prefix E, which, according to certain studies, can cause autism, neurological disorders in long-term use. Here a mommy, expecting a child, will drink such vitamins, and even exceeding dosages from the heart - and no one will predict the result ...
Just a few times in my memory, doctors did not allow the use of tableted vitamins - people on final stages cancer, they say, chemistry will poison the body and vitamins will not arrive at the address, but will settle like ballast in organs that do not need it, it was recommended that it is better to eat vegetables and fruits.
But in general, vitamins are publicly available, and as a rule, 90% of the population (especially in our country) takes it uncontrollably, often with overdoses, which sometimes leads to no less consequences than hypovitaminosis, and the immune system, organs and systems get used to receiving vitamins in chemical form from outside and do not want to work actively.
What are natural vitamins? Are there natural vitamins in tablets?
We will talk about food a little later.
And now specific preparations with vitamins from dried, freeze-dried, concentrated fruits, berries, vegetables, herbs.
If you type “natural vitamins” in Yandex, then sites with lines of American dietary supplements (such as from iHerb) will appear in the first lines. There are good, good and very good ones on iHerb. good vitamins, Dietary supplements, but they are not natural, they are high-quality synthetic - basically. From natural on iHerbe - Mega Food (MegaFood) and a number of companies, as well as freeze-dried, concentrated and dried powders of juices, raw berries, fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs.
Sublimation is the process of freezing, then drying raw materials, without loss (according to manufacturers) of nutritional, vitamin properties, as a result, raw materials become several tens of times lighter.
For example, freeze-dried powders (capsules with powders) from beetroot, cabbage, celery juice are popular. Berry powders - blueberries, blueberries, blackberries (for vision).
For example, Megafood vitamins are produced from freeze-dried vegetables and fruits, the price of a complex of 120 tablets (take 1-2-4 per day, depending on the drug) is about 3 thousand rubles, there are complexes of 5-6 thousand rubles. Pharmacies are 2-3 times more expensive.
But the price of synthetic vitamins is about the same or slightly lower.
Laminaria (powder) - also good substitute chemicalized nutrients, because they contain a lot of active ingredients, including vitamins.
Today, a sufficient number of doctors began to say that vitamins should not be taken unnecessarily, as this will more likely bring harm than good. It is better to eat well, eat enough vegetables, fruits, meat, fish. But even with fresh vegetables and fruits, not everything is so simple - there are antivitamins that destroy vitamins, and some products cannot be mixed with others, plus all products must be fresh, but even under all conditions - even with carrots you should be more careful, because if eat 10 carrots a day, you can also easily earn vitamin A hypervitaminosis, with beef liver as well.
I want to warn everyone who reads articles on medical theme on the Internet - as a rule, in 99 cases these articles are not written by doctors, and the authors do not bear any responsibility for your life. If doctors can not be held responsible sometimes, then with the opinion strangers should be even more careful. At the same time, I think that a person himself should try to understand many things about his treatment, medicines, vitamins, not to replace a doctor for himself, but to think before swallowing everything and being treated with solid chemistry.
I am not a doctor either, and I expressed my opinion about vitamins as a layman, a taster, a person who takes vitamins, who has my own experience, and also as a person who has studied the topic of naturalness and unnaturalness of vitamins.
As for my personal experience- I drink selectively vitamins, as well as trace elements, and I prefer small dosages. Vitamin B1 in the morning, in the evening vitamin B12, for example, for those who do not eat meat, such vitamins are necessary for anemia. I drink separately other vitamins and microelements, but quite rarely, instead of a complex of vitamins - kelp in capsules. The rest as needed.
All health!
Vitamin-mineral complexes of good quality from a reputable manufacturer contain daily norms of all the necessary components. Their intake allows you to replenish the body with essential substances in a precisely adjusted dosage.
Natural vitamins - the best choice for the whole family
The role of vitamins is known - they ensure the normal course of metabolic processes, participate in complex chemical reactions.
The human body is not able to store vitamins for the future. Therefore, in many cases, special drugs are prescribed.
Minerals and vitamins work together
Not everyone knows that taking only vitamins or minerals alone does not work. Many vitamins are not absorbed without certain minerals and vice versa. It is impossible to take into account so many nuances on your own. So, iron cannot be absorbed without vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and vitamin D does not “work” without the trace element calcium.
Vitamin and mineral complexes- a product without which normal life and human health is impossible. The modern pace of life, nervous and mental stress, irregular and unbalanced nutrition, snacks on the go, poor ecology, etc., lead to the fact that people cannot get all necessary complex from food.
What does vitamin and mineral deficiency lead to?
If the lack of the necessary substances is not replenished, signs of beriberi appear over time. The result is a tendency to frequent colds, flu, skin diseases, bad condition hair, nails and skin, blurred vision, etc.
There are specially designed products for women, men and children. It takes into account the characteristics of the organism of each of the groups of patients.
Vitamin and mineral complex for women
Only a small amount of vitamins is synthesized in the body itself. All others are vital important substances must come from outside - with food and drink. The complexes are made taking into account the features female body and successfully solve "women's" problems.
Vitamin and mineral complex for men
Men don't like to do calculations. Taking special preparations daily, you can not worry about the diet.
Natural vitamins for children
Children should not be given "adult" vitamins. An overdose that does not correspond to the age group leads to the development of complications and signs of intoxication. This condition is even more dangerous than vitamin deficiency. Special natural vitamins for children - optimal choice parents interested in the health of the child.
Chronic diseases and vitamin-mineral complexes
Vitamins and minerals are recommended for patients diagnosed with certain chronic diseases. Regular intake of complexes is indicated for a number of pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, enteritis, colitis) and endocrine diseases (diabetes mellitus).
There are diseases in which the processes of assimilation of vitamins and minerals from food are disturbed. For example, malfunctions of the gallbladder and liver adversely affect the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, K and D).
Designed for special groups of patients special complexes that take into account their specific needs. Such patients often require higher dosages of substances. Special complexes are fully adapted to a specific group of patients, taking into account the characteristics of their disease.
Vitamin and mineral complexes in MyBIO-market
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Every time when it comes to pharmacy vitamin complexes, a skeptic always appears who believes that multivitamins are the product of a total conspiracy of pharmaceutical companies that do not know how else to cash in on consumers. But despite the fact that pharmaceutical business in terms of profitability, it is really inferior only to the sale of drugs and weapons; with vitamin preparations, everything is not so simple.
Man evolved in conditions where food had to be either caught up or grown and dug up. Both required considerable, by modern standards, physical effort, and, consequently, the need for food was much greater than now, when you can get food simply by opening the refrigerator. Back in the middle of the 20th century, nutritional rations for citizens were calculated based on 2,000 kcal for women and 3,000 for men. And not engaged in physical work.
Today, the average girl who does not want to gain weight is forced to consume no more than 1500 kcal per day, and male norm decreased to 2000 kcal. Moreover, most of these calories are “empty”: convenience foods, sugary drinks, refined carbohydrates. By no means criticizing the eating habits of our compatriots, we have to admit that it is simply unrealistic to get the necessary amount of vitamins from such a diet. Doctors also talk about the same, noting that by the end of the 20th century in our country there was a deficiency of vitamin C (although, it would seem, sauerkraut and any gardener has blackcurrant) was observed in 100% of the population, and in 60-80% of children, hypovitaminosis in group B was found during the examination.
We offer our rating of multivitamin preparations. We did not include “just vitamins” in it, that is, multivitamin complexes for general purposes. They may deserve special attention, but we would like to focus on the special needs of certain groups as part of the review of the best products. When selecting, we focused on the reviews of doctors and ordinary people.
There are contraindications. Check with your doctor.
The best multivitamins for pregnant women
In the old days, it was believed that a woman carrying a baby should eat for two. Modern doctors warn against this: an excess of calories does not benefit either the mother or the child. But partly the old belief was right: during pregnancy, a woman's need for vitamins increases 1.5 times. A lack of vitamin C can provoke an abortion in the early stages, a deficiency of folic acid and vitamin B2 can cause fetal malformations, a lack of B6 can increase the manifestations of preeclampsia. On the other hand, an excess of vitamin A in the first trimester may have teratogenic effect. Precisely because the body of a pregnant woman is very sensitive to external influences, for women in this period, special multivitamin complexes have been created.
3 Doppelhertz V.I.P. for pregnant and lactating
The most noticeable effect
Country: Germany
Average price: 780 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7
A balanced multivitamin complex from a well-known German vitamin manufacturer is especially popular among women in an interesting position. Due to the optimal composition containing Omega-3, calcium, D3, folic acid, vitamins and minerals, the drug helps to maintain a woman's health, the harmonious development of the fetus, and minimizes the likelihood of congenital pathologies.
The multivitamin complex is available in packs of 30 pieces. Take 1 tablet per day, directly with meals. In the reviews, women call these vitamins the best among the entire range of pharmacies. They really feel their effectiveness on themselves - about a month after taking it, vivacity appears, the condition of hair and skin improves, and immunity increases. There are no complaints about a common side effect in the form of nausea in the reviews. The only drawback, according to women, is the high cost of vitamins and small packaging, which lasts only a month.
2 Elevit pronatal
The best multivitamins for pregnant women
Country: Germany
Average price: 1860 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8
Today it is one of the best vitamin complexes: 12 vitamins, 4 minerals and trace elements in dosages necessary for the body of a pregnant woman. In addition to traditional folic acid, necessary for the development of the neural tube of the fetus and the formation of red blood cells, the complex contains vitamin E, the lack of which can cause abortion, magnesium, which is necessary not only for the development of muscle and bone tissue, but also as an anti-stress element and other substances.
Due to the balanced composition, the drug can be taken at the planning stage, throughout the entire period of pregnancy and lactation. One tablet per day is enough. Women in the reviews write that it is more profitable to immediately purchase a package of 100 tablets than three times 30. In terms of composition and effect, expectant mothers like the drug, in addition you have to take only iodine and calcium preparations.
1 Femibion Natalcare 2
Multivitamin complex with Omega-3 for pregnant women
Country: Austria
Average price: 1000 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential substances that are necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous (docosahexaenoic acid) and cardiovascular (eicosapentaenoic acid) systems. The human body can synthesize them in a small amount, but normally it should be obtained from food, from fatty fish. During pregnancy and while breastfeeding, the need for them, and especially for docosahexaenoic acid, increases: it is necessary for the formation of the brain and retina of the child.
Femibion Natalker 2 contains capsules with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids- so far, unfortunately, this is a rarity among multivitamins. Therefore, the complex deservedly ranks among the best. In addition to Omega-3, the composition includes a full range of substances necessary for the full formation of the fetus and wellness mother. In the reviews, future mothers indicate a balanced composition, availability in pharmacies. They consider the high cost of the vitamin preparation to be the only disadvantage, given that it is recommended to use it from the 13th week of pregnancy until the end of breastfeeding. One package worth about 1000 rubles is enough for only 30 days of use.
The Best Multivitamins for Kids
During active growth and development, the need for vitamins also increases. In 2016, the Pediatrics magazine published an article on the study of the vitamin status of children in the Moscow region. The authors of the article determined the content of vitamins C, B1, B2 and B6 in the body of children 4-7 years old. It turned out that 34.7% of children lack vitamins C and B2, 62.1% - B1, 71.4% - B6. Draw your own conclusions. Recall that vitamin C is necessary for the formation connective tissue, including joints and ligaments, and B vitamins for the functioning of the nervous system. It would be possible to give figures for the provision of vitamins and children school age, but since we bring to your attention not an abstract on medicine, but a rating of multivitamins, just take my word for it - in others age groups things are no better. Therefore, in the reviews, doctors recommend periodically giving vitamin preparations to children.
3 Vitrum teenager
Balanced Multivitamin for Teens
Country: USA
Average price: 470 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.6
Adolescence is not only a period of rapid growth, but also hormonal changes that affect all body systems. Vitrum teenager contains a rich composition, traditional for American vitamins, enclosed in chewable lozenges: it is not so easy to make a teenager take pills. Particularly noteworthy is vitamin D, which is necessary for the formation of the skeleton, the antioxidant complex of vitamins C, E and selenium, iron, which is necessary for girls of this age to prevent anemia, and for boys to develop the formation of myoglobin; chromium, necessary for the normal functioning of the pancreas and regulation fat metabolism, magnesium, which regulates blood pressure (many teenagers know firsthand what vegetative-vascular dystonia is: a diagnosis that has been canceled by official medicine, but has not lost its relevance). In a word, this best multivitamins for teenagers.
It is recommended to take them for children and adolescents from 12 to 18 years old, one lozenge per day. During the reception, urine staining is possible, which is easily explained by the presence of riboflavin in the composition. One box contains 30 lozenges, that is, it is enough for a monthly course.
2 Pikovit syrup
Inexpensive multivitamins for the little ones
Country: Slovenia
Average price: 365 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8
Making a child drink even the most useful pill in the world is a task comparable in complexity only to washing a cat. In addition, neither tablets nor chewable lozenges are allowed to be given to children under 3 years old - it is believed that at this age they are not yet able to consciously take medicines and can choke on them. Sweet syrup, which can also be added to tea or fruit puree, solves this problem, making it the best remedy for babies. The dosage of the drug depends on age. The list of vitamins, at first glance, is not too long - "only" nine, but it includes most of the substances necessary for growth and development. Approved for use from 1 year.
Additionally, pediatricians prescribe it to school-age children during periods of increased mental stress, with weak immunity, poor appetite, after past illnesses and as an immunomodulating agent for frequent colds. Despite the availability and low cost, parents are satisfied with the effect of the drug. Periodic courses of admission help to avoid diseases in the off-season, contribute to the harmonious development of children.
1 Doppelhertz Kinder
The best vitamin and mineral complex for children
Country: Germany
Average price: 488 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9
Raspberry flavored chewable lozenges are intended for children over 4 years of age. In addition to the vitamin complex, in which choline attracts attention - vitamin B4, necessary to maintain the health of the liver, kidneys, brain, the drug contains iodine for work thyroid gland and zinc. The complex is complemented by a set of "classic" vitamins and elements.
The drug from a German manufacturer is recommended as an auxiliary source of vitamins. Children over 4 years old are given one lozenge per day, children after 11 years old - twice a day. Judging by the reviews of parents, after a month-long course of admission multivitamin complex they notice positive changes - children get sick less, become more active and balanced.
Best multivitamins for women
Everyone has heard about the features of the female body. But few people think about what these features lead to. We have already talked about the special needs of a woman for vitamins during pregnancy. And outside of pregnancy, a common female problem is iron deficiency anemia caused by menstrual blood loss (according to statistics, about 40% of women suffer from it in one form or another). exit from childbearing age also carries its own difficulties: hormonal restructuring causes not only well-known vegetative problems (hot flashes) - bone strength is impaired. In our ranking, we tried to consider vitamins based on the needs of different age periods.
3 Complivit 45 plus
Rescue remedy for ladies of Balzac age
Country Russia
Average price: 355 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7
Vitamins A and E maintain the condition of the skin, rutin strengthens the walls of blood vessels, selenium and magnesium protect against stress, B vitamins improve the condition of the nervous system, L-carnitine stimulates metabolism. But the most interesting for women of mature age, these multivitamins are extracts of motherwort and cimicifuga. Motherwort normalizes the neuropsychic state, often suffering against the background of age-related hormonal changes. And the cimicifuga extract regulates the level of estrogen, smoothly leveling hormonal balance. In addition, it is able to lower blood pressure and regulate blood sugar, which is also often necessary for mature ladies.
But the main purpose remains the prevention of hypovitaminosis after 40-45 years on the background of hormonal changes. To achieve a pronounced result, it is recommended to adhere to courses for 3-4 months with a single dose of the drug. At the discretion of the doctor, the daily dose may be increased to two tablets per day.
2 Duovit for women
Universal complex for women of any age
Country: Slovenia
Average price: 465 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8
Vitamin-mineral complex, compiled according to the principle of "nothing more". Vitamins A, E, C for healthy skin and hair, calcium, vitamin D and magnesium against osteoporosis, iron and vitamin C to protect against anemia. The composition also includes a set of additional vitamins and trace elements, which are usually included in most multivitamin preparations. This complex can be recommended to women up to 40-45 years old, when the body has not yet begun to hormonal changes due to the upcoming climax. Take it in courses up to a month, one tablet per day.
Women who regularly take "Duovit" in the reviews note positive impact health drug. Feeling better, energy appears, increased physical and mental stress, reduces the frequency of colds. As a bonus, the condition of nails, skin and hair improves.
1 Lady's formula More than a multivitamin
The Best Vitamins for Young Women
Country: USA
Average price: 866 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9
Vitamin and mineral complex for women with supplement plant extracts. It contains a sufficient amount of iron for the prevention of purely female problems, vitamin C, which allows it to be absorbed, other minerals and vitamins. But extracts of medicinal plants make it the best. Betaine protects the liver from harmful effects and, according to some reports, reduces the risk of developing breast cancer. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant that preserves not only health, but also beauty. Inositol, which regulates fat metabolism, normalizes memory and sleep. milk thistle, better known as milk thistle, has a hepatoprotective effect, and ginkgo and echinacea are famous adaptogens.
Alas, the last two plant extracts can increase blood pressure. In addition, there is evidence that long-term use ginkgo combined with acetylsalicylic acid, which is often recommended to older women to prevent cardiovascular problems, may increase the risk hemorrhagic stroke. It is these two factors that make, without a doubt, an excellent vitamin and mineral complex unacceptable for older ladies. But for young women under 40, Lady's Formula: More Than a Multivitamin is one of the best options.
Best multivitamins for men
Women are traditionally called the "weaker sex". But men also have their vulnerabilities. They adapt worse to sudden changes, pay less attention to their own health than quickly bring themselves to chronic diseases. Men often need additional sources of energy, which they try to replace with alcohol, cigarettes and stimulants. We tried to pick up multivitamins that can replace them at least in part.
3 VP Laboratory Ultra Men's Sport
Multivitamin complex for athletes
Country: UK
Average price: 1050 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9
Balanced complex, including a wide range of essential substances. The most valuable compounds are iodine, calcium, folic acid, molybdenum, selenium, zinc. Additionally, the complex is enriched with plant components - blueberries, elderberries, acai berries, cranberries and many others. It is recommended to support the immune system, a satisfactory condition of the prostate, heart and blood vessels, during periods of unbearable loads and stressful periods of life. Despite the apparent high cost, the purchase of the drug is quite affordable - there are 90 capsules in one jar. Considering that you only need to take one capsule per day, the package is enough for three months.
VPLab- famous brand sports nutrition, so men treat him with more confidence than vitamin preparations from other manufacturers. Judging by the reviews, it is perfect for both athletes and people who lead not the best active image life. Many men feel the effect of the drug on themselves after a course of administration - vivacity appears, it becomes easier to wake up in the morning. The only downside is some people don't like it enough strong smell coming from vitamins.
2 Alphabet for men
Inexpensive multivitamin complex for men
Country Russia
Average price: 476 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8
Russian production and, as a result, a relatively affordable price is not the only advantage of these multivitamins. Beta-carotene, lutein, licopid, taurine improve retinal metabolism, stimulating vision. In addition, taurine, together with L-carnitine, improves energy and metabolic processes. Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus) is a well-known adaptogen and stimulant that improves immunity, gives activity and vigor. Folic acid, in addition to its effect on hematopoiesis, stimulates fertility: its preparations are often used to improve spermogram parameters. Antioxidant complexes with zinc, selenium and magnesium, which are also contained in this complex, are also used for the same purposes.
On the day you need to take two tablets - morning and evening, observing an interval of 4-6 hours between them. A small minus, according to user reviews, is the presence of contraindications for admission. For example, it is not recommended to take the drug with hyperfunction of the thyroid gland, increased blood pressure, nervous excitability and insomnia.
1 Men's Antistress Formula
The Best Multivitamins for Active Men
Country: USA
Average price: 751 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9
Vitamin B complex and antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, selenium, magnesium, supplemented with folic acid and zinc. St. John's wort is a natural antidepressant, whose effectiveness has been confirmed by numerous studies - valerian and hops normalize the neuropsychic state, really helping to fight stress. Fenugreek extract normalizes blood cholesterol, protecting blood vessels and the heart. Eleutherococcus, also known as Siberian ginseng, stimulates the immune system. The harmonious combination of vitamins and plant extracts makes this multivitamin complex truly the best.
Except herbal ingredients the complex includes a fairly complete set of standard vitamins and trace elements that prevent the development of hypovitaminosis at any age. But due to a set of stimulating herbs, this vitamin preparation is not recommended for hypertension, insomnia, increased nervous excitability, severe atherosclerosis. You need to take it 1 capsule in the morning and in the evening for a month. After 30 days, the course can be repeated if necessary.
The Best Multivitamins for Beauty
Sometimes under the influence of a general weakening of the immune system, frequent illnesses, balanced nutrition, stress and others adverse factors nails, hair and skin are in a deplorable state. To preserve beauty, vitamin manufacturers have developed special complexes. We have included the best of them in the rating.
3 "Evalar" For skin, hair and nails
Comprehensive impact on appearance and health
Country Russia
Average price: 1000 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7
A multivitamin complex with a simple name from the well-known company "Evalar" is popular due to its effectiveness. Its action is due not only to the main set of trace elements and vitamins, but also to unique substances that are not used by other manufacturers. This is methylsulfonylmethane - a source of food organic sulfur, which is the main building material of collagen and keratin. The composition also includes lysine, cystine, which are not synthesized by the body on their own, but are necessary to prevent skin aging and produce collagen.
According to women, long-term use the condition of nails, skin and hair improves significantly. In addition, they also note a beneficial effect on health - more energy appears, fatigue decreases with increased mental and physical stress. You need to take the drug 2 tablets once a day for two months.
2 Doppelhertz Beauty Hair beauty and health
Fast hair improvement
Country: Germany
Average price: 808 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9
Vitamins from the well-known company Doppelherz can be recommended to women who need to improve the condition of their hair. The composition of the drug includes linoleic and linolenic acid, zinc, carotenoids, as well as a rich set of vitamins and trace elements. To enhance the effect, the manufacturer used wheat germ oil, grape pomace extract, borage and other herbal ingredients.
For a pronounced effect, the drug is recommended to be taken in monthly courses - one tablet twice a day. As a result, a box of 30 capsules is enough for only two weeks, so the product is quite expensive. Despite this, women leave only positive reviews about him, pointing to significant improvement condition of the hair within a couple of weeks after the start of taking the multivitamin complex.
1 Vitrum Beauty
The best multivitamin complex for beauty
Country: USA
Average price: 1770 rubles.
Rating (2018): 5.0
Expensive, but high-quality and effective multivitamin remedy for restoring nails, hair and skin. The drug consists not only of basic substances, but also amino acids that promote the formation of collagen and other proteins, has an antioxidant effect. A complete set of necessary elements has a beneficial effect on appearance and health. Additionally, taking other vitamins is not recommended, since this preparation has everything you need to prevent hypovitaminosis, strengthen immunity and increase efficiency.
Take it 2 tablets a day for a month. With severe hair loss or increased fragility of nails, the dosage can be increased to three tablets. In the reviews, women note that on own experience noticed the effect of taking a multivitamin preparation. The only drawback is the high cost. One box worth more than 1500 rubles is enough for only a month.
The best multivitamins for people over 50
If people under 30-40 years old can take almost any vitamins, after overcoming the 50-year milestone, the needs of the body change greatly. For older men and women, it is better to give preference to special multivitamin preparations designed specifically for age-related changes in the body.
3 Doppelhertz active 50+
The best price for German quality
Country: Germany
Average price: 273 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7
This German vitamin complex is often recommended to improve mood, vitality and stamina in people over 50 years old. It contains 9 vitamins and 4 minerals necessary to maintain the health and prolong the youth of people who have crossed the fifty-year mark. Thanks to the specially designed mineral complex prevents the development of osteoporosis, reduces the risk of developing heart disease and atherosclerosis. Biotin normalizes blood sugar levels, reducing the likelihood of diabetes. Vitamin B complex supports the nervous system.
Reception schedule - one tablet a day for a month. After 30 days, the course can be resumed. The advantages of a multivitamin complex, people attribute the relatively low cost of the drug, its effectiveness. A big plus is that diabetics can take vitamins, there are no contraindications, except for individual intolerance.
2 Vitrum Centuri
The richest set of vitamins, micro and macro elements
Country: USA
Average price: 592 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8
Due to the balanced composition, the agent takes part in the main redox processes in the body. With periodic courses of taking a multivitamin complex, the likelihood of developing atherosclerosis, heart disease, and other age problems. People who take this complex note an improvement in memory and mental performance.
The composition includes a full range of vitamins and trace elements in dosages necessary for an aging organism. Take it one tablet a day, long courses of 3-4 months. Longer courses are possible during the recovery period after serious illnesses, with increased physical and mental stress.
1 Alphabet 50+
Vascular protection and prevention of osteoporosis
Country Russia
Average price: 368 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9
Alphabet 50+ is recommended as a source of essential substances for people over 50 years of age to prevent age-related diseases - osteoporosis, heart disease, visual impairment. Vitamin D3 contributes to the normalization of the state of bone tissue, increasing the absorption of calcium. A certain set of substances protect blood vessels from oxidative stress. Lycopene and lutein contribute to the maintenance and preservation of normal vision.
The daily dose is divided into three tablets, which provides better digestibility substances that make up the complex. That is, you need to take the remedy three times a day. The recommended course duration is 1 month. The only contraindication is hyperfunction of the thyroid gland. Reviews about the drug are good - many note a general improvement in well-being, the appearance of lightness and vigor.
Today, many experts in nutrition are convinced that there is no need for additional intake of synthetic vitamins or complexes of vitamins and minerals, and the most correct and logical way is to try to get all the trace elements from natural products. To your attention, our investigation of scientific facts about which vitamins are better to take: synthetic or natural from products.
According to Cornell University professor T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., author of The Complete Rethinking of Nutrition Science: “Synthetic vitamins and complexes are a colossal and waste of money. Their main purpose is to convince us that it is NORMAL to eat junk food. However, all we need is just to eat wholesome food, with an abundance of plant foods that contain all the necessary vitamins and minerals in abundance.”
By itself, the fact of taking vitamin complexes can inspire the feeling that we are becoming healthier.
But ask yourself an honest question: How often have you noticed clear changes in your health and well-being?
Important: Scientific studies show that taking vitamin supplements does not always bring benefits. An excess of some vitamins and minerals can cause toxic effect on the body.
Natural products (unlike fast food) contain everything we need - a much larger variety of vitamins, minerals and other biologically active substances that you never you will not find in any synthetic multivitamin complex. In addition, they are all remarkably harmoniously balanced.
Let's take an orange as an example. We used to think that the only thing it is useful for is high content vitamin C. Yes, it is. But did you know that it also contains B vitamins (B1 and B9) and vitamin A and minerals of practical importance to humans, including calcium, magnesium and potassium? Oranges even have a small amount of protein, with all the essential amino acids!
Some scientists believe that synthetic vitamins and complexes are a colossal and unnecessary waste of money. All we need is just to eat whole foods
Benefits of vitamins from natural products
Many people think that taking vitamins and minerals in the form of tablets can compensate for an inadequate diet. And eating well is hard. It's a delusion.
Important: In fact, we are used to believing, or maybe it was the pharmaceutical companies that inspired us, that our food is defective. In fact, in her much bigger micronutrients than you can imagine, and than is contained in any tablet of synthetic analogues.
What makes natural food even more valuable is the content of biologically active substances - phytonutrients, - which you will never find in any of the most expensive multivitamins. Read more about the health benefits of phytonutrients here:
Important: However, perhaps the most important advantage natural vitamins from food - which explains their extraordinary power - is that all trace elements in food are completely balanced.
It is not enough just to deliver 1, 2 or 10 vitamins/minerals inside the body. In scientific review scientific research on what vitamins to take, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, notes, “ ... when ingested, trace elements of natural food enter into complex interaction with each other, which ensures the maintenance of health, activation of mechanisms of protection against cancer and other diseases.”
Simply put, natural vitamins from food are significantly more beneficial and effective than their synthetic counterparts.
Of course, one orange is not enough to satisfy the needs of the body. But if your diet is rich in whole, plant-based foods and you are eating enough calories to meet your energy needs, then you can be sure that the risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies is very low.
Mayo Clinic researchers highlight the following advantages of natural food as a source of vitamins over synthetic multivitamins 2:
- higher nutritional value. Each fruit, for example, contains a variety nutrients that are balanced.
- alimentary fiber. Whole foods (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts) are high in fiber. Fiber is useful in the prevention of many diseases, in particular type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and in the fight against constipation;
- biologically active substances. Whole foods are rich in natural bioactive compounds, phytonutrients that are important for health and protect against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure. Many of them are antioxidants - substances that prevent damage to cells and tissues, the development of cancer.
The most important advantage of natural products as a source of vitamins and minerals: it contains phytonutrients and all microelements are balanced in it.
Scientific studies do not confirm the effectiveness of synthetic vitamins and complexes for health
Despite the fact that the additional intake of multivitamins seems logical, fashionable and absolutely necessary (especially in sports), but, from a scientific point of view, no clear evidence their health benefits, in the fight against common fatal diseases(cancer, cardiovascular disease and stroke).
This is the "judgment" issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task force- a group of US experts involved in the development of recommendations for the prevention of various diseases based on scientific research 7 .
One of the demonstrative studies of the uselessness of synthetic vitamins and complexes was conducted by scientists from the research center women's health Iowa (USA). They studied approximately 38,000 women aged 55 and over for 20 years 3 . Their conclusion was that additional intake of vitamins and minerals does not affect life expectancy in any way.
There is no clear scientific evidence for the impact of vitamin and mineral supplementation on life expectancy and the prevention of common deadly diseases.
Can multivitamins fix malnutrition?
Important: Remember, if you eat well, then there is NO need to supplement the diet with synthetic vitamins, minerals or multivitamins.
Statistics, however, show that most of us are really malnourished: less than 18% of adults eat the recommended minimum fresh vegetables and fruits.
This circumstance may have prompted pharmaceutical companies another idea for enrichment: creating synthetic complexes vitamins that would, without any effort on the part of a person, solve the problem of an inadequate diet.
However, listen to what nutritionist Ginny Messina has to say in her book Vegan for Her: A Woman's Guide to Being Healthy and Fit on plant based diet"("The Woman's Guide to Being Healthy and Fit on a Plant-Based Diet"):
“Taking artificial vitamin complexes never will not eliminate the problem of malnutrition completely, but only slightly alleviate it.It is always very difficult to say what specific vitamins or minerals you lack. There is a difference between when a micronutrient enters the body in not enough for a short time and when the deficiency is chronic. But even in the case of deficiency, any external signs of it may be absent until the moment of significant progression of the diseases associated with it.”
Common symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiency such as chronic fatigue, frequent colds, dry skin, pimples (acne), may appear on different reasons, i.e. not always clearly talk about the problem of vitamin deficiency.
Important: It follows from this that if you are not eating properly, then it is very difficult to determine if you have a deficiency and what specific trace elements you are missing to add them to food.
Who will say: so let's take a blood test!
With the help of a blood test, you can really see an objective picture of the sufficient / insufficient presence of trace elements in the diet .. but not all: vitamins B12, D and iron - yes. But the zinc content, for example, is not.
In a state of uncertainty and the inability to accurately determine the presence of a deficit, many decide the issue radically - they begin to take complex vitamins: so, just in case, to "not miss". After all, vitamins are useful: they strengthen the immune system, are useful for the heart, joints, nervous system and brain. The more of them, the more benefit.
Important: But, understand: the state of lack of a COMPLEX of vitamins is practically impossible. As a rule, the deficit concerns - one or two trace elements. When taking complex multivitamins, you will overdose on all the others.
Taking Synthetic Multivitamins Will Never Eliminate Malnutrition
Synthetic vitamins are much easier to overdose, natural ones are almost impossible.
Sometimes it seems that if something is good in small quantities, then more will be even more useful. In the case of vitamins and minerals, this does not work.
According to the US Medical Institute, depending on the situation (some of which are given below as an example), supplementation of individual vitamins or minerals in synthetic form, from 10-25% to 4000% or more of daily recommended amounts, may indeed be recommended.
“But beware of megadoses,” says nutritionist Ginny Messina.
Some micronutrients (fat-soluble vitamins A or E, the mineral iron) can become toxic if you take too many of them.
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In terms of overdose, water-soluble vitamins are less dangerous. because they dissolve and are excreted in the urine. But excess can still lead to side effects(for example, excess vitamin C can result in diarrhea).
In the above study of 38,000 women, iron supplementation was found to be a factor that could lead to premature death .
This fact does not mean that iron and other synthetic vitamins and minerals are unhealthy.
Iron is vital important mineral especially for people with anemia. An overdose of iron is dangerous: its excessive intake healthy people may cause harm.
The list of trace elements, an overdose of which can be dangerous, includes not only iron, but also other vitamins and minerals. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic claim that taking vitamin E may increase the risk heart attack And premature death 4, and if the diet contains more than 200 mg of vitamin B6 per day, then this can lead to nerve pain and seizures 5 . Recent research from the US National Institutes of Health suggests that too much vitamin A in the diet can lead to bone problems 6 .
Important: The advantage of natural vitamins and minerals from food over synthetic ones is that they are practically impossible to overdose. With vitamin complexes - everything is different.
An overdose of certain vitamins and minerals can have a toxic effect on the body, leading to premature death, nervous diseases, bone problems, etc.
Cases when additional intake of vitamins and minerals may be recommended
Important : Remember: If you are healthy and usually eat a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, low-fat dairy products, dietary meats and fish throughout the day, it is almost 100% certain that you absolutely no need additionally take synthetic vitamins or multivitamin complexes.
Let's now look at some examples where additional intake of certain micronutrients may be recommended.
Dietitian Ginny Messina, mentioned above, gives examples like this:
“Woman during her period can lose quite a lot of iron in the blood, therefore, on the one hand, she can be recommended to use additional iron. But she does not have to make this decision herself, but the doctor must tell her about it by analyzing the composition of the blood in order to avoid an overdose ”
“People who spend very little time in the sun are more likely to need vitamin D supplements, and vegans who do not eat meat - in vitamin B12. This is true. But. Even non-vegetarians can be deficient in vitamin B12. The only way to find out is a blood test.”
“If a woman / girl eats very little - either because she is on a diet, or because of employment, or maybe because psychological disorders in the form of anorexia - then, without a doubt, she is at risk of vitamin and mineral deficiency. If the calorie content of your diet below 1200-1600 kcal then you simply have to eat exclusively healthy food to avoid shortages.”
Supplementation with vitamins and minerals may be helpful in some clinical cases, but always the recommendation should come from a nutritionist or doctor
When synthetic forms of vitamins are better, and when natural: recommendations from ConsumerLab researchers
You surely know that modern pharmaceuticals learned by artificial means synthesize many vitamins. A natural question arises: is the synthetic form always bad or can it have advantages over the natural one?
The following recommendations on the benefits of different forms of the same vitamin (synthetic and natural) are provided by researchers at the popular independent laboratory ConsumerLab.com.
1 A recent study of the calcium mineral suggests that the best and safest is its intake from natural food, which in natural form rich in them. Older women who take calcium from supplements have a higher risk of kidney stones, strokes, and even greater risk of death. Slight increase The risk of death has also been noted in studies of people taking vitamin A and beta-carotene supplements compared with those who did not.
2 The exception to the "best from natural" rule are two B vitamins: B12 and B9. Between 10 and 30 percent of older adults are unable to digest and absorb natural vitamin B12 from foods. Therefore, for those over 50, it is recommended to take B12 in the form of supplements to avoid deficiency and its associated consequences. The same can be said for vegetarians.: since vitamin B12 is not found in plant foods, it is critical for them to take it in addition.
3 Vitamin B9 (folic acid) from supplements and fortified foods Absorbed two times better than from regular food. Pregnant women are advised to include in their diet folic acid in the form of vitamin supplements or food products fortified with it.
4 iron from plant food only half assimilated compared to iron from meat. But, if you use vegetable iron-containing foods with vitamin C, the degree of its assimilation is significantly increased.
5 Natural bio supplements made from natural products do not necessarily contain more vitamins. In fact, their vitamin content may be modest than other types of synthetic vitamins. Their only advantage is the content of other plant nutrients, such as fiber. However, it makes no sense to overpay for expensive natural food supplements, especially since, according to the results of an examination by an independent laboratory, often the level of contamination with heavy metals (such as lead, for example) exceeds the norm.
6 With regard to natural vitamins versus synthetic forms, in some cases synthetics have advantages, in others there is no difference. Keep in mind that both types can be both helpful in treating deficiencies and other problems, and harmful when taken too high.
7 Vitamin E in natural form is generally better than synthetic. At low doses, both natural (d-alpha-tocopherol) and synthetic (DL-alpha-tocopherol) forms can be equally good, although the latter requires large quantity synthetic form in order to obtain the same amount of active vitamin E. There is also a greater risk of bleeding disorders in case of synthetic vitamin E in large doses.
8 There are benefits of natural form and vitamin K. The form of vitamin K2, known as MK7, is natural and comes from fermented soybeans. It is used in various vitamin supplements and is more effective in increasing vitamin K levels than synthetic K1 or synthetic K2, known as MK4.
9 Vitamin C as in in kind, and in synthetic, are equally good and effective. Rose hips and synthetically derived vitamin C both contain the same compound, ascorbic acid. Citrus bioflavonoids, whether present naturally or added during manufacture, can significantly improve absorption.
10 Sometimes synthetic forms of vitamins have advantages over natural ones. A synthetic form of vitamin B3 (niacin) called inositol hexanicotinate, for example, causes less reddening of the skin than niacin.
Total: what vitamins are better to take?
The answer to the question "which vitamins are better to take?" unambiguous and obvious: those contained in natural products.
Scientific studies do not support the benefits of additional intake of synthetic vitamins/minerals and complexes for healthy people.
Complete natural food with an abundance of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains, it is an ideal source of balanced vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (which are completely absent in synthetic vitamin complexes). The daily need for trace elements can be fully satisfied only with the help of a complete diet. Plus, it will save you a lot of money.
Important! Before using any medication, be sure to consult your doctor. Do not self-medicate. Take care of your health!
Top 10 vitamin and mineral complexes
Vitamins number 1. Complivit
"Complivit" leads the ranking of the best vitamin and mineral complexes. A series of vitamins produced under this brand is intended for any age category, as well as pregnant women and does not contain excessive doses of vitamins and minerals, therefore it is suitable for long-term prophylactic use. "Complivit" contains all the necessary minerals and vitamins. It should be taken not only to replenish all the vital elements, but also at the time of increased mental and physical activity. The complex contains an important group of B vitamins, which are responsible for the condition of the skin, hair and general psycho-emotional state. Daily intake"Complivit" reduces the risk of viral diseases by 30%.
Vitamins number 2. Alphabet
The Alphabet series is the first vitamin and mineral complexes created taking into account scientific advice separately and joint reception useful substances. This approach ensures their more complete assimilation and hypoallergenicity. They are designed for both children and adults. Both men and women can take it. The multivitamin preparation includes all the elements necessary for the body For normal functioning. It can be used both for prevention and for replenishment of the necessary substances in rehabilitation period after illness. "Alphabet" is aimed not only at protecting the body from diseases - it also stimulates the mental and physical activity. A specially designed group of vitamins is selected so that a three-time intake optimally replenishes daily dose.
Vitamins number 3. Supradin
"Supradin" opens the top three vitamin and mineral complexes that exist today. Their effectiveness is confirmed by many positive feedback about him. One tablet a day satisfies the body's daily need for vital substances. "Supradin" improves metabolic processes, energizes, strengthens bone tissue, increases mental activity, starts regenerating processes and strengthens the immune system. Its reception is especially necessary in the spring, when the body's reserves are depleted and require replenishment. Before use, you should read the instructions, as there are some contraindications.
Vitamins number 4. Daily Formula
"Daily Formula" - vitamin and mineral complex, contains 25 essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs. Vitamins A, B-group, C, D and E will keep colds and flu away. Potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium minerals are essential for muscle relaxation and contraction, healthy bones, nerve transmission, and fluid balance. It also contains selenium, which is a powerful antioxidant, and chromium, a mineral that works closely with insulin to regulate blood sugar levels in your body. Plus, it has a digestive enzyme complex that will boost your digestive system function.
In a few months with "Daily Formula", you will feel big and healthy! One tablet a day is the easiest way to a balanced daily consumption all important nutrients.
In the presence of any diseases, it is necessary to consult a doctor to receive the "Daily Formula".
Vitamins number 5. Vitrum
"Vitrum" is one of the five best vitamin and mineral complexes. Among the drugs produced are vitamins for children, adolescents, pregnant women, as well as adult men and women. With regular intake, you can be sure that the body receives everything necessary elements to maintain health. The vitamins and microelements included in the composition improve not only the general condition, but also contribute to better growth hair, strengthen bone tissue, increase resistance to many diseases.
Vitamins number 6. Pikovit
Pikovit is the best vitamin and mineral complex for children. A growing body has a greater need for vitamins and minerals than an adult. This drug copes well with this task and provides all biological tissues with all the necessary substances. "Pikovit" helps to improve mental activity, reduces the state of fatigue, which is very important for school-age children. With regular intake of multivitamins, the immune system is strengthened and the risk of viral and infectious diseases is reduced. The complex is also responsible for the growth and full development of all tissues.
Vitamins number 7. Centrum A to Zinc
"Centrum from A to Zinc" also entered the top ten multivitamin and polymineral preparations. Reception of the complex is possible from the age of 12. The main advantage of the drug is that, despite the low price, it is in no way inferior in effectiveness to more expensive analogues. It is used as a prevention of vitamin deficiency and hypovitaminosis, during pregnancy, in chronic diseases, as well as during periods of increased emotional, mental and physical stress. Also, Centrum from A to Zinc is recommended to be taken in the postoperative period, in the treatment of alcoholism and diabetes. The complex should not be taken with other vitamin preparations, as it already contains a daily dose of all the necessary elements.
Vitamins number 8. Univit
The Univit vitamin-mineral complex is considered one of the best poly preparations for children and adolescents. It is taken as a disease prevention, for the treatment of deficient conditions, during a period of active growth. The drug replenishes the body with all the necessary trace elements and provides normal development and the functioning of all tissues, strengthens the immune system and improves mental performance. With regular use, resistance to viral diseases is developed.
Vitamins number 9. Triovit
"Triovit" is located in ninth place among the best multivitamin preparations. It is intended for individuals experiencing increased mental and physical exercise. Its use is necessary for the elderly, smokers, those who live in environmentally polluted areas. In the absence of a proper balanced diet, Triovit replenishes the daily dose of vitamins in the body and strengthens the immune system. It can be used from the age of ten. The vitamin complex can be taken by diabetics, as it does not contain sugar in its composition.
Vitamins number 10. Undevit
Undevit completes the list of the best multivitamin preparations for today. The complex is prescribed for people with poor eyesight who experience regular mental and physical stress. "Undevit" is taken in the rehabilitation period after surgery, with hypovitaminosis, vitamin deficiencies, after taking antibiotics for a long time, etc. Course reception replenishes the vitality of the body and strengthens the immune system.
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