dose of benefit. How to take vitamin and mineral complexes correctly

Particular caution is recommended for patients with thrombosis and embolism. It is necessary to inform the doctor about what medications the patient is currently taking.

Vitamin K for newborns

Lack of vitamin K in newborns is fraught with the development of hemorrhagic disease. Severe deficiency states are often seen in preterm infants. The child's intestines are sterile, the microflora does not synthesize the vitamin. A deficient condition is observed in a newborn with:

• Bleeding from the navel.
• Metrorrhagia.
• Melene.
• Hemorrhages.

A certain concentration of K1 is contained in breast milk. At the same time, the child breastfeeding receives enough maternal clotting factor. This prevents hemorrhagic disease.

Phylloquinone is recommended during pregnancy, as well as for prophylaxis before the onset of labor or surgery. If a deficiency is observed in a pregnant woman, then the placenta does not supply the substance in the right amount. With a decrease in the concentration of the component, there is a lack of beneficial intestinal microflora.

Treatment of the consequences of a lack of a substance in newborns is carried out with an injection of K1 immediately after birth. It is also recommended to take supplements rich in phylloquinone. In the diet of a nursing mother, there should be enough foods rich in the substance. Vitamin is included in artificial mixtures at a dose of 3.8-4mcg.

Causes of Vitamin K Deficiency

Food does not play a key role in the development of a deficient condition. Hypovitaminosis is caused by:

• Bad nutrition.
• Getting burns.
• Gallstone disease.
• Drinking alcohol.
• Taking medication to thin the blood.
• Deficiency of bile acids, which are required for the vitamin to be properly absorbed.
• Enterocolitis.
• The use of antibacterial drugs.
• Inflammation of the digestive tract: irritable bowel syndrome.
• Violation of the functioning of the liver.
• Crohn's disease.
• Long-term intravenous nutrition.
• Cystic fibrosis.
• The use of hemodialysis.
• Taking statins.
• Dysfunction of the small intestine, which leads to malabsorption of nutrients.
• The use of products rich in preservatives, dyes, flavors.

The main symptom of a lack of phylloquinone intake with products is hemorrhage. Vitamin K is fat soluble. Regardless of what foods it comes from, fat is required in the intestines for it to be absorbed. Symptoms of deficiency in adults include:

• Caries.
• Stomach bleeding.
• Weakening of bones, tendency to fractures.
• Violation of the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
• Intensive menstrual blood loss.
• Nosebleed.
• Deterioration of blood clotting.
• An alarming sign is the constant bleeding of the gums.

To check the concentration of a substance in the body, it is recommended to take a blood test.

What does too much vitamin lead to?

Hypervitaminosis K food does not provoke toxic conditions. Substitute drugs are used with caution, because. the agent may affect the blood coagulation system. Excess K1 provokes:

• Blood clots.
• Redness of the skin.
• Increased sweating.
• Intoxication.
• Dysfunction of the digestive tract.

AT severe cases possibly liver damage. In case of manifestations of hypovitaminosis, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

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We are in website we care about health, so we decided to debunk some of the most popular myths related to vitamins for our readers.

Myth #1: Natural vitamins are better than synthetic ones.

This myth is detrimental to our health in several ways at once: firstly, the desire to fill the need for vitamins with the help of only natural products leads to an unbalanced intake of nutrients. Secondly, if you choose tablets with vitamins that are obtained by natural “mining” (not laboratory synthesis), this will only significantly affect your wallet. Synthetic vitamins require much lower production costs, as a result of which they are much more budget option maintaining health. There is also no study that confirms that they have any effect on the body other than natural vitamins.

Myth #2: Vitamins don't have an expiration date.

Even under conditions that are ideal for maintaining the effectiveness of tablets and powders, you will find an expiration date on the package for each vitamin. This does not mean that after its expiration, the vitamins will go to the “dark side” and harm you, but due to the decay of some elements, they will not bring any benefit either.

Myth #3: All vitamins are the same

Like diet, vitamins are tailored to the needs of the person who is going to take them. If you follow a vegetarian diet, you should take vitamin B12, which is not found in plant foods. If you rarely go to the sun - a group of vitamins D. A suitable vitamin complex for you can be prescribed by a general practitioner: he knows about your lifestyle and has the results of current tests in his hands.

Myth #4: Proper nutrition provides all the vitamins you need.

Of course, if you consume fortified foods in sufficient quantities (quite substantial, by the way), then you can do without taking pills. However, in Russia only 12-13% of products are fortified and they are not available in all regions.

According to the latest data, Russians are most deficient in vitamins B and D: even in a perfectly balanced diet in terms of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, we lose 20–25% of the vitamins we need.

Myth #5: Fruit is the best source of vitamins.

Fruits are certainly an excellent thing, but not only they store vitamins that people need for normal life. Here is a fruit alternative list of foods containing vitamins that you may not have thought about:

Group A vitamins: sweet peppers, carrots, cheese, butter.

B vitamins: cereals, whole grain bread, pork, liver, brewer's yeast, whole milk, cottage cheese, sausages, peanuts, tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms, poultry, fish, greens.

Group C vitamins: pepper, cabbage, green pea, green onion, wild rose.

Group D vitamins: fish, cod liver, eggs, butter.

Vitamins of group E: vegetable oils, beans, bread, nuts, cereals.

Vitamins of group K: leafy greens, spinach, zucchini.

Vitamins of the H group: soy, peas, liver, kidney, yeast.

Myth #6: Vitamin complexes are not absorbed by the body

Complexes of 10 or more vitamins are designed so that they are absorbed as a group. The problem of vitamins that are not absorbed together with other elements exists rather in relation to ordinary foods: for example, pectin in apples does not allow vitamin C to be absorbed, and bran, which contains a large amount of B-vitamins, prevents most other vitamins from “settling down”. " in the body.

Myth #7: Cooking destroys vitamins.

During heat treatment (boiling, frying, etc.), the cell walls of many products are destroyed - allowing some nutrients and vitamins, on the contrary, be released. It all depends on the type of product and the vitamin you hope to get from it: while processing, carrots lose about 90% of vitamin C, but fat-soluble compounds such as A, E, D and K are preserved well.

Myth #8: You can't overdose on vitamins.

It always seems to us that if something is “good”, it cannot be too much. However, with regard to vitamins, this is not entirely true: indeed, in order to healthy body serious impact, you will need a lot of vitamins. But at the same time, an excess of vitamin A will cause you joint pain, nausea, or abnormal liver function. It is also important to pay attention to the harmonious intake of other vitamins, especially if you are pregnant or have a particular susceptibility to certain elements.

Myth #9: Foreign vitamins are better than domestic ones.

Any drug that is produced or supplied to Russia goes through the process of registration and certification. Russian laboratories use the developments of foreign laboratories, since there are no factories for the synthesis of vitamins in our country. It is likely that foreign and Russian analogues adjacent to the same shelf were produced at the same enterprise according to the same formulas.

You can find registration information regarding a particular drug on the Rospotrebnadzor website.

Myth #10: Vitamin C helps with colds.

Konstantin Karuzin
Sports doctor, neurosurgeon, creator of bioniq health-tech solutions (BHS) smart personalized health monitoring system

The fact that vitamins are vital for the body and they have a great responsibility, we know from childhood. But not everyone still understands how they work and what they are for. Perhaps that is why, when it comes to nutritional supplements, there are a lot of myths and stereotypes around, invented by pharmacologists or simply by those who have not figured out the correct dosages, and therefore have not seen any result. Vitamins are really indispensable in the process of life. These micronutrients ensure the efficient functioning of metabolic processes, affect immunity and appearance.

How vitamins work

In the course of evolution, nature has deprived people of the ability to synthesize vitamins inside the body. Although in some animals this skill is still preserved. For example, goats can make their own vitamin C. We can't, so humans need to get it through their diet. A balanced diet is the foundation of health. Neglecting it, many of our ancestors hundreds of years ago suffered from serious diseases associated with beriberi. One of these was scurvy - a deficiency of important micronutrients led to large-scale epidemics, as a result of which thousands of people died. It is believed that in modern world it shouldn't be, but recent research shows that there are still significant numbers of people who are deficient in certain substances.

Vitamins and trace elements are an integral part of working enzymes. The very structure of an enzyme is made up of protein. When we consume amino acids, they are first assembled into a chain, then folded and form a ternary structure, or, in other words, the same protein that is used in the body as a building material. It is during this process that vitamins come into action: they become the active center of the enzyme, without which the structure cannot work and subsequently collapses. Therefore, even such a microscopic part is an obligatory link in metabolic processes.

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When to start taking vitamins

Earlier, in the Middle Ages, life expectancy was much lower. Cases have been recorded when people lived to an advanced age, but this was more likely due to their genetic characteristics than to real health indicators. Now, when we live much longer, there is an urgent need to pay more attention to your body. From this point of view, it can be compared with a car: the more carefully the car is operated, the longer it will serve its owner.

Proper nutrition and micronutrient intake are one of the basic principles and it's important to stick to them. This is especially true for young people, since they, as a rule, do not lead a “regime” lifestyle: they snack on the go, go to bed late, do not always go in for sports, and even more so do not think about nutritional supplements. The paradox lies in the fact that up to about 30 years old they will still feel healthy, but after that a radical fork will begin: depending on the “initial” data, the body will age either slowly or quickly. Then the issue of nutritional balance will again gain its relevance.

Signs of beriberi

Such beriberi, as it was before, is now practically not observed. Hypoavitaminosis is more often manifested - a pathological condition caused by a deficiency of a group of vitamins in the body. It is usually characterized by a decrease in immunity, appetite, mood - signs that are quite difficult to distinguish from other diseases or simple ailments. Therefore, without a special laboratory test, it is impossible to determine the deficiency. Although when patients come to us, we already know in advance that, according to the average statistics, they will be deficient in vitamin D and some B vitamins - these are most often lacking in those who do not take additional micronutrients.

But vitamins E, A and C are less likely to be deficient. We consume them more actively from food, so sometimes we don’t even need to artificially fill in the gaps. It is the peculiarities of human nutrition that often limit the intake of vitamins in the body. In addition, any digestive problems get in the way of the absorption of beneficial trace elements into the blood, which also creates another artificial barrier. So, any deficiency of substances raises a more serious question for us: how much of them does a particular person need in order for his body to function correctly? You can't tell just by looking at your face. Only laboratory examinations help here.

The role of the sun and technology

Most often, vitamin D is in short supply. This is due to the peculiarities of its consumption. Nature has come up with a complex mechanism: to produce this trace element, a person must not only be under the sun with unprotected skin, but also actively move in this state for several hours. When a vitamin is formed in the skin under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, it needs to pass into the bloodstream - this is provided only physical activity. If we just lie on the beach, vitamin D is also produced, but then it is instantly destroyed, without bringing any benefit.

Everyone knows that being in the sun for a long time with unprotected skin is at least unsafe for health and, of course, not so easy - it's tiring. I wonder how species we cannot exist in Russia at all. Here we are allowed to live by the civilization and technologies that we have invented. According to the original idea, people were supposed to populate only the southern regions - there we could generate required amount vitamin D. In terms of evolution, five thousand years is not enough to change this process. So we have to adapt to it.

What is Vitamin D for?

Vitamin D has over 2,000 different types receptors found in body tissues. It acts as a neurosteroid and enhances human cognitive abilities - improves work nervous system. It also improves immunity: data show that the incidence in children is reduced by 5-6 times with regular intake of sufficient amounts of vitamin D. This does not mean that a person forever forgets what the flu is and how to treat it. But the duration of the disease is clearly reduced: for example, instead of 15 days, you will have to spend only three at home. In addition, the vitamin is directly related to muscle strength and sex hormones, and it also affects skin condition and calcium metabolism, strengthening bone tissue.

Can you prescribe vitamins to yourself?

Incorrect dosages can lead to an excess of the substance in the body, although this is less likely with vitamin D than with vitamins E or A. First of all, we are talking that a person incurs extra expenses, without which it would be quite possible to do without knowing the exact amount of a microelement needed by a particular patient. In addition, an overdose of vitamin D is dangerous for children - it leads to excessive calcium deposits. But even if there is no acute danger, chronic overdose may occur, which, according to medical data, can lead to the formation of kidney stones and other diseases. But it is almost impossible to exceed the daily intake of vitamins through food. Most likely, the indicators will continue to maintain low values, even if you watch your diet very carefully.

In order to avoid negative consequences, it is best to immediately contact a medical laboratory. It is necessary to conduct tests for both adults and children, and in dynamics - 1-2 times a year, be sure to update the results to see if the amount of a substance in the blood is changing. You can take an analysis for vitamins in the complex, or you can understand it in stages, examining one by one. Compared to conventional blood biochemistry, such tests cost much more: 1-3 thousand rubles. for the definition of one substance. This price is due to complex high-tech research methods. But the longer and more expensive the test is, the more likely it is able to show a more accurate result.

Is it true that we need more vitamins in autumn than in summer?

In the modern world, the amount of vitamins in the blood is completely independent of the season. If we lived in a closed space and ate only our own products grown in the garden, then this theory could have a right to exist. But since we use the same products in both summer and winter, except for the seasonal fruit period, which lasts only a couple of months, there is no difference. Meat, fish, cereals, vegetables do not differ from each other, no matter what the weather outside the window. The time of day also has little effect on the intake of vitamins. With the exception of some substances, which, in fact, are not vitamins, but still stimulate many processes. For example, magnesium is best taken in the evening for a relaxation effect, and ginseng is best taken in the morning for vigor. And for basic trace elements there is no specific schedule.

Do pharmacy multivitamins work?

There will be no bad consequences from the course of pharmacy multivitamins. But no matter how much you take them, with a probability of 99% they will not affect the general condition of the body and individual indicators in the blood. The fact is that the middle capsule consists of components, most of which are not needed by a particular patient. Therefore, if excess calcium enters the body in a small dosage, it does not have any effect on a person. The remaining 10-20% of the capsule components, which are in short supply in the patient, do not compensate for these small dosages either.

For example, the average complex contains 400 IU of vitamin D, but the daily norm for an adult ranges from 2 thousand to 10 thousand IU, so anything below is a waste of time. Dosages directly depend on height, weight, physical activity, and if the correct proportions are observed, the vitamin levels in the blood should be in the range of 50-100.

Vitamins foreign and domestic

Unfortunately, foreign vitamins are much more effective than Russian ones, since our legislation strongly regulates the dosage of the substance. And American and European vitamins are not limited to low rates. But due to the fact that the foreign market is oversaturated with competitors, it is worth paying close attention to the quality of the product and not falling for marketing tricks. These include, for example, the form of the drug: capsule, tablet or liquid substance. There is no difference between them, but you should be careful with liquid vitamins: most often they do not combine with each other as well as granules in capsules.

Are there beauty vitamins?

Hair and skin are built from protein. In order for them to be healthy, it is necessary, first of all, to build their diet so that the amount of building material is acceptable. It is easy to calculate: for 1 kg of weight per day, you need to consume 1.5 grams of pure protein. In addition, we must not forget about vitamins D and C, since they provide the construction of collagen, as well as monitor the level of iron in the blood. You do not need to use collagen separately. In fact, this is an ordinary protein that is useless if the dietary standards are observed.

Together, these components cover most of the problems that arise in modern girls living in metropolitan areas. However, such a vitamin complex may not be enough if a person has internal problems with vital organs. So, yellowing skin often signals that you need to pay attention to the liver. Questions of this kind are resolved only on an individual examination by a doctor.

In America, 85% of people consume vitamins daily, in Japan - 87%, in Europe - 60-65%. In Russia, this figure barely reaches 30%. And this also affects the duration and quality of life.

How to take vitamins correctly, says the head of the laboratory of vitamins and minerals of the Federal research center nutrition, biotechnology and food safety, candidate of biological sciences Natalia Zhilinskaya.

Yulia Borta, AiF.ru: Natalia Viktorovna, what vitamins, according to recent studies, do Russians lack?

Natalia Zhilinskaya: Basically, there is a deficiency of vitamin D, as well as vitamins of groups B and E. A part of the population has a lack of several vitamins at once. At the same time, our body needs vitamins constantly. diet modern man(with a calorie content of 1800 kcal for women and 2500 kcal for men) does not allow you to fully provide the body with vitamins and minerals. Simply put, we cannot eat the right amount of food to provide our body with the full range of vitamins and minerals from food. If we eat more, we will get fat, we will get a whole bunch of diseases associated with overweight, which more than 50% of the population over 30 already have. It has been established: even if the diet is as varied as possible, a person still receives less than 20% of vitamins (if he adheres to an adequate calorie diet). And if we take into account the transportation of vegetables and fruits, repeated heating and freezing of dishes, it turns out that there are even fewer vitamins in them. Do we eat a lot of black bread, cereals from cereals, liver, fish? And these are vitamins of groups B, D, A, omega-3 fatty acids.

Therefore, vitamin and mineral complexes must be taken additionally.

How to choose vitamins? In the pharmacy, beautiful packages with them occupy entire shelves, but the composition and doses are different.

- Ideally, of course, first get a doctor's consultation, so that he prescribes tests and, on their basis, determines how much and what vitamins are missing, and then he recommends vitamin-mineral complexes with just the right dosages.

However, in practice, many prescribe vitamins themselves. We must pay attention to individual characteristics body: gender, age. There are vitamin and mineral complexes for men, women, children. At the same time, on the shelves of pharmacies and shops in recent times not only foreign-made vitamin and mineral complexes are presented, but also the range of innovative high-quality domestic products is expanding.

- It is necessary to proceed from what dosage of vitamins is indicated on the package. The most common are: 50%, 100% and more than 100% of the daily requirement. Given these dosages, the manufacturers themselves write in the instructions for use how and how much to take.

- And how to navigate and understand what dosages are needed?

The more varied the diet, the more vitamins the body receives. If a person adheres to a restrictive diet, he may need individual vitamins in higher doses.

Physical activity also requires additional intake of vitamins. For example, athletes or those who are actively involved in fitness need higher doses of vitamins A, C, group B, as well as minerals: calcium, copper, zinc, magnesium.

- Only an excess of water-soluble vitamins can be excreted from the body. These are B vitamins and vitamin C. Fat-soluble vitamins - A, E, D, K - tend to accumulate in the body. (By the way, for this reason, some manufacturers deliberately slightly reduce the dosage of such vitamins in relation to the daily requirement) Of course, they can lead to negative consequences for the body, but only when the daily intake is exceeded dozens of times.

— Is it possible?

— If a person buys a vitamin and mineral complex that is approved for sale in Russia and on the territory Customs Union, then there is no risk of overdose, since during the state registration of this product, the appropriate authorities strictly check the compliance of dosages of vitamins and minerals with the requirements of the current regulatory and legislative framework. The number of the certificate of state registration is usually indicated on the packaging and in the instructions for the drug. But if you buy vitamins on the Internet, then there is no guarantee. For example, in the US, some vitamins do not have upper intake limits. Therefore, the dosages in such vitamin-mineral complexes can be several times higher than Russian ones. In addition, some people buy several jars of vitamins or biologically active food supplements at once: for eyes, immunity, strong bones, etc. They take handfuls, and then wonder why they feel bad.

Individual intolerance to the components included in the vitamin-mineral complex is possible: these can be dyes, flavors, and other additives. Other side effects(if you take the drug as written in the instructions) you should not be afraid.

It must be remembered that vitamins should not be taken on an empty stomach either. It is usually recommended to take them during or after meals. Only chewable lozenges are chewed, not tablets or capsules. You need to drink vitamins with a sufficient amount of plain water.

- Nevertheless, there is a lot of writing on the Internet that artificial vitamins (except vitamin D) can be harmful. They are allegedly less absorbed than vitamins from natural products, and can even cause cancer.

- Synthetic vitamins are no worse than those that are part of food products. Chemical formula these substances are the same. Moreover, the absorption of vitamins from foods is often determined by the absorption of their synthetic counterparts.

Everything needs a reasonable measure. Do not think that if you take vitamins and antioxidants in handfuls, you will immediately look younger and ensure your health. Supplementation with vitamins only helps maintain health along with rational nutrition and physical activity.

Vitaminized drinks in essence, these are a variety of juices and cocktails based on natural ingredients, which contain a rich set of useful substances and trace elements. It is recommended to use such products for both adults and children, but you still should not get carried away with them.

vitamins- This is a group of certain substances that are involved in important processes in the functioning of our body. Both deficiency and excess can adversely affect human health. Some need more vitamins, for example, children and people leading an active lifestyle. Since their processing of useful substances proceeds in an intensive mode, and it is necessary to replenish stocks in a timely manner. Older people, on the contrary, live in a more relaxed rhythm, respectively, they do not need such a large amount of vitamins.

Yes, and the groups of useful substances differ from each other. Therefore, they should be taken based not only on lifestyle, but also on age, nutritional habits, area of ​​residence, general health and other factors.

The main types of fortified drinks

It may seem that only natural juices made from fruits, berries and vegetables can be attributed to the group of vitamin cocktails. In fact, this is not entirely true, and the number of varieties of fortified drinks is quite large.

Vegetable, berry and fruit juices

Using an ordinary home juicer, you can turn fresh fruits, berries or vegetables into healthy and natural juice in a matter of minutes. To get the maximum benefit from such a drink, you should drink it immediately, because literally after 30-50 minutes the amount of nutrients in it will almost halve. Vitaminized drinks based on natural juices are useful for everyone, without exception. They are especially recommended for pregnant women and children, as well as for athletes and losing weight - they have a colossal content of fiber, sugar natural origin and minimum calorie content. True, you need to be careful and make sure that there is no allergy to the components of the juice.

Milk and dairy drinks

This is one of those drinks that contains calcium necessary for bones and blood vessels. Drinking milk is good for adults and especially for children. It contains a rich range of vitamins and minerals. True, it should be borne in mind that with age, the ability to process lactose in some people is lost, because of this, after drinking milk, various unpleasant consequences can occur: flatulence, diarrhea. To prevent this from happening, you need to monitor the reactions of your body. If problems arise, it is better to exclude milk from the diet, replacing it with kefir, yogurt or fermented baked milk. They also contain calcium, but at the same time, lactic acid bacteria are additionally present in their composition, they are able to normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract, improve the intestinal microflora.

Vitamin Caffeinated Drinks

Coffee, black and green tea are still objects of scientific debate. Some believe that such drinks pose a threat to human health, so it is better not to use them, or at least reduce the number of doses. Others, on the contrary, see them as a complete benefit. Be that as it may, if you follow the rules of preparation, choose a quality product and follow the dosage, you will be able to get the maximum benefit from drinking such drinks. And, indeed, if there are no health problems, then why refuse a cup of aromatic coffee, which perfectly invigorates in the morning, makes you wake up, energizes you. Black and green tea also contain caffeine, so it is recommended to drink them throughout the day. Moreover, green tea is preferable because it contains antioxidants that neutralize the action of free radicals and thereby prolong youth, and is also excellent remedy to remove excess water from the body and cleanse the body of toxins.

Smoothies

This is a great option for a full breakfast. Such fortified drinks are especially suitable for children, as they are not only tasty, but also contain many useful components. As a rule, smoothies are prepared based on a variety of different products:

natural juice;

• whey;

You can add absolutely any fruits, vegetables or berries to them to taste. To make smoothies even healthier, you should include oatmeal or bran in such a cocktail - fiber will make the drink more satisfying, and will also help normalize the digestive tract.

Compotes, fruit drinks and infusions

Such drinks are familiar to many, but not everyone knows what is the difference between them. The main difference is in the methods and technologies of preparation:

Compote is made from fruits and berries, water is added to them and boiled for 30-40 minutes. Of course, as a result of heat treatment, some of the vitamins are lost, but this is one of the options to preserve the benefits of products for the winter.

Morse is cooked a little differently. Previously, fruits or berries are crushed, extracting juice from them. Then the resulting mixture is diluted with boiled water, sugar or honey is added to it to taste. In such a drink, vitamins are stored more.

• Another cooking option is to pour boiled water over pieces of fruits and berries and insist for 6-12 hours. This is how healing infusions are obtained, which absorb everything useful vitamins and trace elements from juicy fruits.

Kvass

A traditional drink for any Russian person. Kvass is a product of natural fermentation, it contains a huge amount of unique trace elements and vitamins. In addition, kvass contains lactic acid bacteria that regulate the work gastrointestinal tract and improve bowel function. It is especially pleasant to drink kvass in the summer, in the heat, because it perfectly quenches thirst.
You can prepare this fortified drink from different products, achieving different flavors.

Natural drinks and drinks additionally enriched with vitamins

Until now, there is an opinion that natural fortified drinks for children and adults are much more useful than industrial ones in packaging. In fact this is not true.

Indeed, freshly prepared juice contains a huge amount of nutrients needed by our body. But there is such a moment as the percentage of assimilation. For example, there are vitamins that are absorbed by the body only under certain conditions. Some are water-soluble, so our body absorbs them completely, while others require fats (fat-soluble) to absorb them. There are also micronutrients that can only be absorbed when paired with other vitamins (for example, calcium is better absorbed when combined with vitamin D). There are many such nuances, and you should be aware of them.

Drinks, additionally enriched with vitamins, on the contrary, are mostly balanced. They already contain the necessary complex of elements for better absorption of nutrients. These products are scientifically formulated to be a complete nutritional option for athletes, children, pregnant and lactating mothers. Thanks to production technologies and innovative types of packaging, manufacturers are able to extend the shelf life of such products and preserve vitamins in them as much as possible.

The benefits and harms of vitamin drinks

For vitality and maintaining health, each person needs to consume vitamins and minerals. You can get them with food, or by drinking special fortified drinks. The presence of such products in the diet has a positive effect on overall health. This can be expressed:

in improving digestion;

in increasing appetite;

in improving the quality of sleep;

in strengthening immunity;

in the improvement of teeth, skin, hair, nails;

• in improving performance.

• allergy to one or more components in the composition - can be expressed in the appearance of itching, sneezing, tearing and redness of the eyes;

• signs of an overdose of vitamins - if the body has received an excess amount of a vitamin, then this can be identified by signs such as peeling of the skin, headache, nausea, skin rash, drowsiness;

accumulation of certain substances in the body - some vitamins are able to accumulate in cells and tissues, so that this does not happen, you need to try to combine the compositions and alternate the set of vitamins;

chronic diseases - if there are problems with the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, heart and blood vessels, then vitamin drinks should be taken with caution, preferably after consulting a doctor.

Pregnant women, children and the elderly are also not recommended to take vitamins on their own, only as directed by a specialist.