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| Vitamins are essential to our every-day health and must be provided within the diet. The functions of the different fat and water-soluble vitamins are diverse (see Nutritional Information). Consequently people take vitamin supplements for a wide variety of reasons. |
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For example, Folic acid (a B vitamin) is required for the development of the foetus. As a result, the government recommends that women ensure an intake of 400m g daily prior to conception until the 12th week of pregnancy. To find out more about Quest
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A VITAMINS | |
B VITAMINS |
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C VITAMINS |
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| VITAMIN A & D | One capsule provides: Vitamin A 2250 m g (7500i.u.) Vitamin D 10 m g (400i.u.) |
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| VITAMINS A & D are fat soluble vitamins found together in nature. These vitamins are necessary for healthy bones, eyes and mucous passages (nose, throat and digestive tract). | |||
| BETA CAROTENE | One tablet provides: Beta Carotene 15 mg (Equivalent to Vitamin A 2500m g) Carrot Powder 100 mg |
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| BETA CAROTENE is thought to scavenge "free radicals" from the body. In excess, free radicals may contribute to cell and tissue damage. | |||
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| B VITAMINS | |||
| VITAMIN B6 | One tablet provides: Vitamin B6 50 mg Parsley Leaf Powder 50 mg |
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| Vitamin B6 is needed for the metabolism of protein, and for the health of red blood cells. Quest VITAMIN B6 is enhanced by the addition of parsley leaf. | |||
| VITAMIN B12 | One tablet provides: Vitamin B12 500 m g Uva Ursi Leaf Extract 25 mg (Equivalent to 100mg herb powder) |
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| VITAMIN B12 is involved in the production of red blood cells and in maintaining nerve insulation. VITAMIN B12 can be lacking in the diet of vegetarians and vegans. | |||
| FOLIC ACID |
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| This supplement provides Folic Acid in combination with other members of the B complex group of vitamins. Nutritionists advise women planning a pregnancy, and in the early stages of pregnancy, to take a daily Folic Acid supplement of 400 microgrammes. | |||
| PRE-NATAL FOLIC ACID | One tablet provides: Folacin (Folic Acid) 400 m g |
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| This supplement provides Folic Acid, a B vitamin particularly important in foetal development. Women planning a pregnancy, and in the early stages of pregnancy, should take a daily 400µg folic acid supplement. | |||
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| B COMPLEX VITAMINS | |||
| MULTI B COMPLEX |
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| MULTI B COMPLEX contains all the B Vitamins, plus subsidiary factors such as Choline and Inositol. It also contains 500mg of Vitamin C to enhance the formula. The B Complex Vitamins are together involved in the release of energy and the health of the nervous system. | |||
| SUPER MEGA B+C |
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| SUPER MEGA B Plus C contains high levels of all the B Vitamins plus subsidiary factors such as Choline and Inositol. It also contains 1000mg Vitamin C to enhance the formula. The B Complex Vitamins are together involved in the release of energy and in the health of the nervous system. | |||
| MEGA B-50 |
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| MEGA B–50 contains high levels of all the B Vitamins plus subsidiary factors such as Choline and Inositol. The B Complex Vitamins are together involved in the release of energy from food and the health of the nervous system | |||
| MEGA B-100 |
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| MEGA B–100 is a high potency Timed Release supplement designed to provide prolonged saturation of body tissues. MEGA B–100 contains all the B Vitamins plus subsidiary factors such as Choline and Inositol. The B Complex Vitamins are together involved in the release of energy from food and the health of the nervous system. | |||
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| VITAMIN C & BIOFLAVONOIDS | One tablet provides: Vitamin C 500 mg Citrus Bioflavonoids 500 mg |
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| This formula contains 500mg of VITAMIN C and 500mg of BIOFLAVONOIDS. BIOFLAVONOIDS enhance the absorption of VITAMIN C as well as having functions in their own right. VITAMIN C is very important for a healthy immune system and also takes part in the repair and renewal of tissue. | |||
| VITAMIN C 500mg | One tablet provides: Vitamin C 500 mg Citrus Bioflavonoids 50 mg |
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| This supplement provides 500mg VITAMIN C, which is very important for a healthy immune system, and takes part in the repair and renewal of tissue. | |||
| VITAMIN C 1000mg Timed Release | One tablet provides: Vitamin C 1000 mg Citrus Bioflavonoids 100 mg |
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| This supplement provides 1000mg of Timed Release VITAMIN C designed to achieve prolonged saturation of body tissues. VITAMIN C is very important for a healthy immune system, and also takes part in the repair and renewal of tissue. | |||
| BUFFERED C | One tablet provides: Calcium Ascorbate providing Vitamin C 700 mg Calcium 150 mg Citrus Bioflavonoids 50 mg |
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| This supplement provides a buffered form of Vitamin C suitable for people who cannot tolerate too much acid. Vitamin C is very important for a healthy immune system, and also takes part in the repair and renewal of tissue. | |||
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| VITAMIN E 200i.u. | One capsule provides: Mixed Tocopherols 250mg Providing Vitamin E 134mg (200i.u.) Natural Ratio Mixed Tocopherols |
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| Vitamin E is an antioxidant vitamin, and is needed to help maintain the health of the circulation and heart, nerves, muscles and red blood cells. | |||
| VITAMIN E 400i.u. | One capsule provides: Mixed Tocopherols 500mg Providing Vitamin E 268mg (400i.u.) Natural Ratio Mixed Tocopherols |
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| Vitamin E is an antioxidant vitamin, and is needed to help maintain the health of the circulation and heart, nerves, muscles and red blood cells. | |||
| VITAMIN E 1000i.u. | One capsule provides: Vitamin E 670mg (1000i.u.) d-Alpha Tocopherol |
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| For short term use only, or with practitioner’s advice. | |||
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