Product Category:

Vitamin B-Complex and Mineral Supplement

Composition:

VITAMIN B-COMPLEX WITH VITAMIN C AND ZINC CAPSULES

Therapeutic Category:

Nutritional Supplement

Mechanism of Action:

It is known that nearly every vitamins of the B-complex forms part of a co-enzyme essential for the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate or fatty acid. Zinc sulfate is a mineral supplement which is essential for many different processes in the body. Zinc is a cofactor of various enzymes which helps the body's natural defence against damaging free radicals and helps boost immune function. It also plays an important role in maintaining structure in nucleic acids, protein and cell membranes and is involved in the function of the hormone insulin in the utilisation of carbohydrates.

Indications:

Indicated as a nutritional supplement to address vitamin and zinc deficiencies, support overall health, and promote proper functioning of various bodily processes. It is used as a therapeutic nutritional adjunct in the following conditions:  where the intake of vitamins and zinc is suboptimal, e.g. in the presence of organic disease such as malignancy and immune deficiency syndromes, such as AIDS.  where the absorption of vitamins and minerals is suboptimal, e.g. malabsorption, inflammatory bowel disease and fistulae, short bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease, and where concurrent medication decreases vitamin and mineral absorption.  in convalescence (recovery period) from illness, e.g. where anorexia (eating disorder) or cachexia (condition leading to weight loss and muscle wastage) exists and following chemo- or radio-therapy.  in convalescence (recovery period) from surgery, e.g. where nutritional intake continues to be inadequate.  for patients on special or restricted diets, e.g. in renal diets and where several food groups are restricted in therapeutic weight reducing diets.  in synthetic diets, e.g. in phenylketonuria, galactosaemia and ketogenic diets.

Dosage:

The usual dose is one capsule orally once daily or as directed by registered healthcare professional.

Pack Size:

Available in 30 x10’s Blister pack.