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Metagenics Male Essentials Multivitamin and Mineral (120 Tabs)
Summary
- Formulated for men, with B complex vitamins, essential nutrients and antioxidants in a one a day tablet
- Also includes St Mary's thistle extract with standardised flavanolignins as silybin
- May help to
- Protect the liver in males
- Support cognitive and brain function
- Reduce free radicals formed in the body
- Maintain cardiovascular system and heart health
- Free from dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast, soy protein and salt
- Free from artificial colours and flavours
Dosage
- 1 tablet daily with a meal
Ingredients
| Ingredient |
1 tablet
|
|---|---|
| Silybum marianum (St Mary's Thistle) ext. equiv. Silybin ext. equiv. dry (seed) |
51 mg 43 mg 3.6 g |
| Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) | 50 mg |
| d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate (Vitamin E) equiv. Vitamin E |
25 mg 20 mg |
| Beta-carotene carotenoids (Vitamin A) | 4 mg |
| Tocopherols concentrate - mixed (low-alpha type) (Vitamin E) | 2.5 mg |
| Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1) | 80 μg |
| Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) equiv. Vitamin D3 |
13 μg 500 IU |
| Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) | 100 mg |
| Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) | 50 mg |
| Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) | 50 mg |
| Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) | 30 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 20 mg |
| Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) | 5 mg |
| Co-methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) | 400 μg |
| Folic acid | 400 μg |
| Biotin | 50 μg |
| Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate equiv. Calcium |
258 mg 60 mg |
| Calcium citrate tetrahydrate equiv. Calcium |
142 mg 30 mg |
| Magnesium amino acid chelate equiv. Magnesium |
100 mg 10 mg |
| Potassium phosphate dibasic equiv. Potassium |
78 mg 35 mg |
| Zinc sulphate monohydrate equiv. Zinc |
55 mg 20 mg |
| Calcium amino acid chelate equiv. Calcium |
50 mg 10 mg |
| Borax (Boron) equiv. Boron |
27 mg 3 mg |
| Manganese amino acid chelate equiv. Manganese |
16 mg 2.5 mg |
| Chromium chloride hexahydrate equiv. Chromium |
769 μg 150 μg |
| Molybdenum trioxide equiv. Molybdenum |
188 μg 125 μg |
| Selenomethionine (Selenium) equiv. Selenium |
65 μg 26 μg |
| Potassium iodide (Iodine) equiv. Iodine |
52 μg 40 μg |
Warnings
- Not to be taken by children under 2 years
- 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
- 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
- Contains iodine; caution in concurrent use with thyroid medication