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Metagenics Prime Essentials Multivitamin & Mineral (60 Tabs)
Antioxidant support for energy production
Summary
- Combines a range of vitamins and minerals with epigallocatechin-3-0-gallate (EGCG) from green tea
- Also includes procyanidins from grape seed extract
- May help to
- Support brain and cognitive function
- Support a healthy cardiovascular system
- Decrease free radical damage to body cells
- Support healthy mood balance and nervous system function
- Free from dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts and yeast
- Free from artificial colours, sweeteners, flavours and preservatives
Dosage
- 1 tablet daily
Ingredients
| Ingredient |
1 tablet
|
|---|---|
| Beta-carotene carotenoids (Vitamin A) | 6 mg |
| Tocopherols concentrate - mixed (low-alpha type) (Vitamin E) | 12 mg |
| d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate (Vitamin E) equiv. Vitamin E |
123 mg 149 IU |
| Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) | 100 mg |
| Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) equiv. Vitamin D3 |
25 μg 1000 IU |
| Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) | 50 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 20 mg |
| Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) | 100 mg |
| Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) | 50 mg |
| Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) | 5 mg |
| Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) | 30 mg |
| Co-methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) | 400 μg |
| Calcium folinate (Activated folate) equiv. Folinic acid |
433 μg 400 μg |
| Biotin | 50 μg |
| Meta Zn® Zinc bisglycinate (Zinc amino acid chelate) equiv. Zinc |
50 mg 10 mg |
| Borax (Boron) equiv. Boron |
26 mg 3 mg |
| Manganese amino acid chelate equiv. Manganese |
16 mg 2.5 mg |
| Chromic chloride (Chromium) equiv. Chromium |
769 μg 150 μg |
| Molybdenum trioxide equiv. Molybdenum |
188 μg 125 μg |
| Selenomethionine (Selenium) equiv. Selenium |
188 μg 75 μg |
| Potassium iodide (Iodine) equiv. Iodine |
131 μg 100 μg |
| Vitis vinifera (Grape seed) ext. equiv. Procyanidins ext. equiv. fresh (seed) |
158 mg 150 mg 19 g |
| Camellia sinensis (Green tea) ext. equiv. EGCG ext. equiv. dry (leaf) |
120 mg 60 mg 3.6 g |
Warnings
Contains soy
- 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
- Contains vitamin B6; stop taking this medication if you experience tingling, burning or numbness and see your healthcare practitioner as soon as possible
- 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
- Caffeine intake of more than 200 mg daily is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation; a cup of instant coffee contains approximately 80 mg of caffeine