The need for certain types of food to prevent dangerous diseases has been known since ancient times. In ancient Egypt, they knew that the liver of animals helps with night blindness. In the XIV century, the Chinese Hu Sihui became the author of the three-volume work "Important principles of food and drink." In it, the healer systematized knowledge about the therapeutic role of nutrition and proved the need to diversify the diet to maintain he alth. Before the discovery of such a thing as vitamins, it will take a long time, but the start was made just then.
How it works
How does the modern average person eat? His food is rich in carbohydrates and poor in vitamins. The latter are neither a source of energy for the body and do not become structural components of tissues. But it is vitamins that are active participants in many metabolic processes. And without their help, the body is not able to produce the substances necessary for life. The vast majority of vitamins are not synthesized by the human body, but their presence is very important for proper functioning. Therefore, it is necessary to receive a sufficient amount of vitamins from the outside - with food and drink. If thisis not enough, then it is worth resorting to the use of a drug such as multivitamins with trace elements. And modern pharmacology offers a huge number of similar medicines!
Dealing with the squad
Multivitamins with trace elements are pharmacological preparations containing several different vitamins, as well as mineral and organic substances. Moreover, the latter is not necessary at all. Even if only two or three vitamins are present in a tablet or drops, this will already be considered a complete multivitamin preparation.
In modern pharmacology, 13 vitamins and 10 vitamin-like substances are used today. Of these, a huge number of options for the composition of preparations have already been assembled, and yet the vast majority of multivitamin complexes are quite of the same type. A, B, C, D, E and F are the most sought after and widely used vitamins.
For more efficiency
Mineral components - calcium, zinc, magnesium, selenium, iron, phosphorus and others - are often included in multivitamin complexes in order to eliminate their deficiency in the body. It has long been established by science that it is in the presence of certain trace elements that the process of assimilation of various vitamins is accelerated. Moreover, some vitamins should only be used "in duet" with minerals. For example, vitamin B is much better absorbed in the presence of calcium. And what could be the best prevention of rickets and help strengthen bones in young children! Somultivitamins with macro-, microelements "work" in the human body much more efficiently!
Issue form
Preparations widely represented on the pharmacological market amaze with an abundance of dosage forms. Today, in any pharmacy you can buy multivitamins with trace elements in the form of tablets, sachets, syrups, gels, sheets, drops. Very often, the tablets are painted in different colors, and each of them has a unique vitamin composition. The most popular multivitamins with micronutrients for children have a convenient, attractive packaging and release form. These include drops, syrups, gels, lozenges, jelly-like sweets, chewable tablets with fruit flavors. At the same time, manufacturers made sure that children could not use the drug without authorization - the packages have the protection of a cap or lid.
Who needs a multivitamin
The needs for specific vitamins for each person are purely individual. They depend on an abundance of factors, among which the main ones are age, gender, lifestyle and nutrition, and he alth status. Depending on this, multivitamins with minerals and trace elements are prescribed. It is worth thinking about the fact that the body lacks vitamins if the following conditions are observed:
• poor appetite;
• general weakness;
• insomnia or poor sleep quality;
• Increased body fatigue;
• reduced visual acuity;
• delayed physical and mental development;
• dry skin, brittle nails.
All the best for children
Most of the vitamins in the body of a child perform a mission that is not characteristic of them when they enter the body of an adult. It actively grows and develops, processes of division of systems of organs and tissues according to functions proceed in its body. And, like all biological processes, it requires the presence of vitamins.
The most popular and common multivitamins with trace elements for children are:
- "Multi-Tabs". To date, several varieties of the drug are produced, prescribed depending on the age of the child. The complex contains the main vitamins necessary for growth and development - A, C and D. Manufacturer - Ferrosan A / C, Denmark.
- "Kinder Biovital" gel. Provides the body's need for vitamins, prevents fatigue, lack of concentration, loss of appetite, increases resistance to colds and infectious diseases. Manufacturer - Bayer Consumer Care AG, Germany.
- "Pikovit". Multivitamins with trace elements for children are available in two dosage forms - in the form of syrup and in the form of chewable tablets. Contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6 , B9, B12 and C. Calcium and phosphorus are additionally included in the chewable tablets. Manufacturer - KRKA, Slovenia.
- "Alfavit Teenager" - multivitamins with trace elements for teenagers. They are used during the period of active growth of the child, puberty,promote proper physical and mental development. Tablets of different colors contain different composition. Producer - "Vneshtorg Pharma", Russia.
For female beauty
The best multivitamins with trace elements for women allow you to ensure excellent condition of the skin, hair, nails, strengthen the bones of the skeleton, prevent vision loss, help balance hormonal levels, and delay the onset of menopause. The main vitamins for beautiful ladies are A, C, E, B6, B9 and D.
Most popular micronutrient multivitamins for women:
- "Duovit" for women. A balanced composition of B vitamins, A, biotin, zinc, iron for he althy skin, hair and nails. Producer - KRKA, Slovenia.
- "Cosmetic Alphabet". Enriched with bioflavonoids, contains coenzyme Q10, which has a rejuvenating effect. Producer - "Vneshtorg Pharma", LLC, Russia.
- "Complivit". The drug is recommended for the prevention of hypovitaminosis in women during the period of hormonal adjustment. Contains 10 vitamins, selenium and magnesium. Manufacturer - "PHARMSTANDART" (Russia).
In a special time
Women should pay close attention to their intake of folic acid, calcium and iron during pregnancy. And in general, the need for all vitamins is increasing. But prescribing multivitamins with trace elements should only be a doctor who can competently evaluatethe state of he alth of the expectant mother, the duration of pregnancy, the age of the woman and other nuances. An example of such multivitamin complexes can be "Elevit Prenatal", "Femibion", "Vitrum Prenatal Forte", however, it is worth purchasing such drugs only after consulting a specialist so as not to harm the mother and child.
For men's he alth
When choosing a vitamin complex, representatives of the strong half of humanity also need to take into account some nuances. For example, for men, such a microelement as iron is not only not needed in shock doses, but can also do a disservice - its excess will negatively affect the cardiovascular system, cause tremors, and can even cause a heart attack. Fe is absorbed in sufficient quantities by men from food. Therefore, it is better to choose a multivitamin with trace elements with the lowest iron content. But for the normal production of testosterone, men need vitamin E and selenium. Their presence helps prevent problems with the functioning of the prostate, increase reproductive properties and improve sperm quality.
The most popular multivitamins with micronutrients for men:
- "Duovit" for men. Designed for people with an active lifestyle. As part of 12 vitamins and 6 minerals, aimed at maintaining the activity and endurance of the body. Manufacturer - KRKA, Slovenia.
- "Velmen" multivitamins with trace elements for men. Contains 9 vitamins and 10 minerals. Recommended for menleading a sedentary lifestyle. It is able to stabilize the work of the nervous system, reduce the level of irritability, improve the quality of memory. Manufacturer - VITABIOTICS Ltd., UK.
- "Alphabet" for men. The complex contains 12 vitamins and 8 minerals. Supplemented with Eleutherococcus extract and organic acids that help remove toxins from the body. Stimulates the activity of the male reproductive system. Producer - "Vneshtorg Pharma", Russia.
Multivitamins with micronutrients for the elderly
People over 50 need to choose a drug taking into account age characteristics. For them, special vitamin complexes have been developed that help strengthen the cardiovascular system (balance of vitamins A, D, E), normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract (vitamin B1, B 6, B12), maintaining vision (vitamins B2, A), strengthening the spine and bones (vitamin D, calcium). On the pharmacological market, drugs that meet the needs of the body of an elderly person are presented in a huge assortment, but the most popular of them are:
- Vitrum Centuri. Contains 13 vitamins and 17 trace elements. The drug differs from others in the content of a 4-fold daily dose of vitamin B12, which normalizes digestion and 4-fold molybdenum, which has a positive effect on hematopoiesis. Producer - Unipharm Inc., USA.
- Gerimax. It is used as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent. Indicated in the reduction of mental and physicalperformance, fatigue, sleep disturbances, stressful situations. In addition to vitamins, the complex includes ginseng extract. Manufacturer - Axellus A/S, Denmark.
- Gerovital. Contains 7 vitamins, iron and extract of hawthorn and motherwort. Firming and sedative, indicated for use in prolonged stressful conditions and physical exertion. Producer - SICOMED, Romania.
Russian multivitamins with trace elements
Due to the peculiarities of the country's climate in winter and spring, many residents receive the necessary amount of vitamins mainly through the use of appropriate drugs. On the shelves of pharmacies there are hundreds of names of vitamin products produced in Russia. The most popular of them include:
- "Undevit". Contains 9 vitamins, calcium D-pantothenate. Strengthens the body's resistance to colds and infectious diseases, has antioxidant properties. Producer - "Marbiopharm", Russia.
- Complivit. The drug is produced taking into account the nutritional habits of the inhabitants of the country, while it does not contain excessive doses of vitamins and minerals, therefore it is suitable for the prevention of various diseases. The composition includes 10 vitamins, iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, calcium and cob alt. Producer - Pharmstandard OJSC, Russia.
Rules for taking multivitamin complexes
To a person who decides to strengthen hishe alth with the help of such drugs, it is imperative to comply with the indicated dosage indicated in the instructions. There is a break between preventive courses. The use of vitamins is better to start in late autumn, when their intake with food cannot maintain the balance of these beneficial substances in the body. In summer, the need for artificial replenishment of the vitamin supply is significantly reduced, because seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs appear on the shelves.
You can not use multivitamins on an empty stomach - their absorption is reduced. Oddly enough, but taken with food, they are absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract more slowly, but at the same time they are utilized with meager losses.
Is it worth overpaying?
Today, the choice of multivitamins is very extensive. Shop windows of pharmacies are full of multi-colored packages and amaze with variety, advertising vied with each other to give preference to one or another remedy. An ordinary consumer, willy-nilly, has to think: is it worth spending money on he alth or buying cheap multivitamins with trace elements? Doctors are unanimous that the effectiveness of a multivitamin complex does not depend on its price, and it is possible to strengthen the body in winter, save it from impending beriberi, using budget options. So the good old "Revit", "Aevit" and askorbinka are still relevant!
