Multivitamin formula

Scientists have identified almost 40 vitamins and minerals essential to the human body.

Vitamin A is essential for eyesight. Vitamin B1 is involved in the breakdown of sugars. Vitamin B2 is most involved in the metabolism of fatty acids, amino-acids and proteins. Vitamin B3 (PP) facilitates enzymatic reactions, vitamin B5 helps in the breakdown of glucose, vitamin B6 in the synthesis of fats and proteins (haemoglobin), vitamin B8 (H) in the synthesis of fatty acids, vitamin B9, also known as folic acid, is particularly important for the body since it is essential for the metabolism of amino acids and in the healthy formation of the fœtus in pregnant women.
We also recognize the role of minerals, such as magnesium, which occurs in all the metabolism of cells, manganese or zinc, which combined with antioxidants slows down the progression of age-related macular degeneration. It also mobilizes vitamin A. Vegetarians need additional intake. Sodium and potassium are essential for maintaining the physiological balance of cellular exchanges (homeostasis). Sodium increases blood pressure, while potassium brings it down. A study has shown that coupled with magnesium, potassium increases bone mineral density. Chromium, essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, is associated with the proper regulation of insulin. Iron has been recognized for some time as a component element of the blood's haemoglobin: The Greeks put pieces of iron in their wine to increase their strength and the Romans drank the water which had been used to cool down their armour! Selenium has significant antioxidant properties and prevents ageing of the body. Copper, used from the beginning of time to treat wounds and burns, is also the co-factor of several enzymatic reactions.
These various nutrients do not act like simple medication, but very often according to complex synergies.This is why there is such interest in using multivitamin formulae!

Our diet is generally deficient due to bad eating habits or due to the simple fact that the fruit and vegetables that we eat are increasingly lacking in nutrients given the huge distances they have to come to get on our supermarket shelves.

It has been recognised (in France, SU.VI.MAX study) that taking a vitamin supplement regularly has a protective effect against triggering certain cancers while compensating for deficiencies.