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Metagenics Femme Essentials Multivitamin and Mineral (Tablets)
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Summary
- A comprehensive blend of B vitamins with other mineral and nutritional ingredients including antioxidants
- Also incorporates broccoli sprout powder extract
- In females, may help to
- Support blood and heart health
- Support brain and cognitive function
- Support muscle function and bone health
- Support healthy reproductive hormones and relieve symptoms of premenstrual tension
- Free from dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts and soy protein (contains soy oil)
- Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives
Dosage
- 1 tablet daily with a meal
Ingredients
Per tablet:
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 50 mg
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate (Vitamin E) 25 mg equiv. d-alpha-tocopherol 20 mg
- Tocopherols concentrate - mixed (low-alpha type) 2.5 mg
- Cholecalciferol 12.5 μg equiv. vitamin D3 500 IU
- Co-methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) 400 μg
- Zinc sulphate monohydrate 28 mg equiv. zinc 10 mg
- Beta-carotene carotenoids (Vitamin A) 4 mg
- Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1) 80 μg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 100 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 50 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 50 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 40 mg
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 20 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 5 mg
- Folic acid 400 μg
- Biotin 50 μg
- Calcium citrate tetrahydrate 190 mg equiv. calcium 40 mg
- Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate 172 mg equiv. calcium 40 mg
- Calcium amino acid chelate 100 mg equiv. calcium 20 mg
- Potassium phosphate dibasic 78 mg equiv. potassium 35 mg
- Magnesium oxide - heavy 66 mg equiv. magnesium 40 mg
- Borax 27 mg equiv. boron 3 mg
- Manganese amino acid chelate 16 mg equiv. manganese 2.5 mg
- Chromic chloride hexahydrate 769 μg equiv. chromium 150 μg
- Potassium iodide 391 μg equiv. iodine 299 μg
- Molybdenum trioxide 150 μg equiv. molybdenum 100 μg
- Selenomethionine 65 μg equiv. selenium 26 μg
- Magnesium bisglycinate 100 mg equiv. magnesium 10 mg
- Iron bisglycinate 25 mg equiv. iron 5 mg
- Brassica oleracea var. italica powder 100 mg
Warnings
Contains soy
- Not to be taken by children under 2 years
- Contains 45 mg of potassium per tablet
- Dietary supplements should not replace a balanced diet
- Contains zinc which may be dangerous if taken in large amounts or for a long period
- The recommended daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 700 µg retinol equivalents for women and 900 µg equivalents for men
- If you are pregnant or considering becoming pregnant, do not take vitamin A supplements without consulting your healthcare practitioner or pharmacist
- When taken in excess of 3000 µg retinol equivalents, vitamin A can cause birth defects
- Do not take while on warfarin therapy without medical advice
- Contains vitamin B6; stop taking this medication if you experience tingling, burning or numbness and see your healthcare practitioner as soon as possible
- If you have had a baby with neural tube defect/spina bifida, seek specific medical advice
- Contains potassium; if you have kidney disease or are taking heart or blood pressure medicines, consult your health professional before use
- Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions
- Contains iodine; caution in concurrent use with thyroid medication
- Contains selenium which is toxic in high doses; a daily dose of 150 µg for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded