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Vitamins:
Vitamins are vital for the normal metabolism in body. Vitamins vary in their chemical structure and are supplied in small amounts in diet, because they are not synthesized in body or their rate of production is not sufficient for maintenance of health. Vitamin deficiency in body may lead to development of deficiency syndromes. Most vitamins are non-toxic but prolonged intake of Vitamin A and Vitamin D can cause toxicity.
Vitamins A:
It is vital for the function of retina. Vitamin A is essential for differentiation and growth of epithelial tissue. Along with certain carotenoids it appears to enhance function of immune system and protect against development of certain malignancies.
Vitamins C:
It functions as cofactor in number of amidation and hydroxylation reactions.
Vitamins D:
It regulates calcium homeostasis and maintains normal levels in plasma of calcium and phosphate.
Minerals:
Minerals like Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Iodine, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc and Selenium are necessary for cardiac functions, muscle contraction, nervous activity, metabolism and other physiological processes.
Iron:
It is an essential constituent of the body, being necessary for the formation of haemoglobin and for oxidative processes of living tissue. Average diet contains about 10-mg iron per day. In reproductive age group women have less stores of iron than men because iron is lost during menstruation. The majority of iron is in haemoglobin in R. B. C. After oral administration iron is absorbed in ferrous form. The conversion of ferric iron to ferrous iron is aided by hydrochloric acid. Iron is transported via transferrin.
Potassium:
It is an important intracellular cation of most body tissues. It is essential for maintenance of intracellular tonocity and a proper relationship with sodium across cell membranes cellular metabolism, transmission of nerve impulses, contraction of cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle, acid base balance and maintenance of normal renal function.
Zinc:
It is an essential trace element It plays a vital role in physiological processes. The metalloenzymes, which are zinc dependent, are involved in enzymatic pathways to for metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Zinc also helps in wound healing and in development of cell mediated immunity. It is poorly absorbed from the GI tract. Excreted mainly through the intestine, only 2% loss in the urine. Stored mainly in skeletal muscle and bone
Iodine:
Exact mechanism of action is unknown. It inhibits hormone release. It is fastest acting thyroid inhibitor. On regular administration, peak antithyroid effect is seen in two weeks after which thyrotoxicosis may reoccur. It is well absorbed after oral administration, it crosses placenta
Indications:
Dietary supplement and Nutritional disorders caused by inadequate diet, anorexia, pregnancy and lactation. Before and after operation, Convalescence. To treat deficiency states of multiple vitamins as per indication given above.
Dosage: Adults: One Capsule daily. |
