Vitamins and supplements

Vitamins and supplements

Vitamins and minerals are essential. They help the body to work properly, are part of many metabolic reactions and a lack of vitamins or minerals can lead to illness. Making sure we take them offers many benefits.

Vitamins and minerals
for your health

Calcibon-Natal-Forte

Active ingredient in Calcibon® Natal:

calcium citrate 950 mg –  iron 18 mg – vitamin D 400 IU – folic acid 400 mcg

Calcibon® Natal indication:

  • Vitamin and mineral food supplement for pregnant women in coated tablet form
Calcibon® Natal Forte is a food supplement with the four micronutrients that are essential during pregnancy.

Dosage of Calcibon® Natal:

One to two tablets every day.

Dosage form of  Calcibon® Natal:

  • Coated tablets x 30
Climasoy

Active ingredient in Climasoy®:

Soy isoflavones

Climasoy® indications:

Adjuvant for the treatment of menopausal problems  such as vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes) and for prevention of osteoporosis.

Dosage form of Climasoy®:

  • 30 100-mg capsules
Farma-D

Active ingredient in Farma D® 1000 IU:

vitamin D3 1,000 I.U.

Farma D® 1000 IU indications:

  • Prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiencies.
Farma D® is the first vitamin D in Venezuela that provides skeletal and extraskeletal benefits

Dosage of Farma D® 1000 IU:

One (1) tablet a day.

Dosage form of  Farma D® 1000 UI:

  • 1000 IU coated tablets x 30

What is vitamin D?

Vitamin D is a substance that is essential for our body to work properly. It is a liposoluble vitamin and the form that is most important in human beings is cholecalciferol or vitamin D3. The main sources of vitamin D are the production, through the skin, when we are in the sunlight and by eating foods rich in vitamin D or taking supplements.

What is vitamin D for? What does vitamin D do?

Vitamin D is essential for the proper use of calcium and for the proper functioning of many tissues.
  • It favors absorption of calcium and phosphorus by the intestines, strengthening bones and teeth. Used together with calcium it helps prevent osteoporosis.
  • It strengthens the immune system, helping to ward off infections by viruses and bacteria,
  • It reduces the risk of sarcopenia, in other words, it counteracts the loss of muscle mass, strengthening the musculoskeletal system.
  • It helps the proper functioning of the nervous system, improving nerve conduction and reducing the risk of degenerative diseases.

What foods have vitamin D? or Where do we find vitamin D?

There are two types of vitamin D: vitamin D3, called cholecalciferol that comes from animals, and vitamin D2, or ergocalciferol, that comes from vegetables. Vitamin D3 is the most effective form. Unlike many other vitamins, vitamin D can be hard to come by from food since it isn’t found naturally in many food products. The concentration of vitamin D in supplements and food is expressed in international units (IU). The following are some foods that have the most vitamin D per 100 gr.:
FoodAmount of D3
Eels932 UI/100 gr
Catfish425 UI/100 gr
Wild Salmon360 UI/100 gr
Mackerel345 UI/100 gr
Sardines250 UI/
Canned tuna fish200 UI/100 gr
Egg yolk20 UI
Cod liver oil1600 UI
Mushrooms154 UI/ 100gr

How to increase levels of vitamin D?

We can improve our intake of vitamin D in three ways: 1. By increasing our exposure to sunlight, sitting in the sun or engaging in outdoor activities at least 3 or 4 times a week, exposing as much skin as possible to the sunlight without using sunscreen. In this case, caution is also advisable given the adverse effects that sunlight can have for our skin. 2. Increasing our intake of foods rich in vitamin D, such as red salmon, mackerel, eels, catfish, etc. 3. By taking supplements that contain vitamin D3 or D2.
Farmacaina

Active ingredient in Farma D® 2000 IU:

vitamin D3 2.000 U.I.

Farma D® 2000 UI indications:

  • Prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiencies.

Dosage of Farma D® 2000 UI:

One (1) tablet a day.

Dosage form of Farma D® 2000 UI:

  • 2000 IU coated tablets x 30
Farmacaina

Principio activo de Farma D® 5000 UI:

vitamina D3 5.000 U.I.

Indicación de Farma D® 5000 UI:

  • Prevención y tratamiento de las deficiencias de la vitamina D.

Dosificación de Farma D® 5000 UI:

Una (1) tableta recubierta una (1) vez por semana.

Presentación de Farma D® 5000 UI:

  • 5000 UI tabletas recubiertas x 10.
Kidcal

Active ingredient in Kidcal®:

calcium carbonate 750 mg (equivalent to 300 mg of elemental calcium) – vitamin D 100 UI – zinc 7.5 mg

Kidcal® indications:

  • Indicated for children, to strengthen bone structure, stimulate growth, improve the immune response and awaken appetite.
Kidcal® is a food supplement for children, based on calcium with vitamin D to help strengthen bone structure, and zinc to stimulate growth, improve the immune response and awaken their appetite.

Dosage of Kidcal®:

Once a day: Children from 1 to 3 years old: 5 mL. Children from 4 to 8 years old: 10 mL. Children from 9 to 12 years old: 15 mL.

Dosage forms of  Kidcal®:

  • Tutti-frutti flavored suspension x 180 ml

Magalex

Active ingredient in Magalex®:

magnesium citrate 622.28 mg (equivalent to 100 mg of elemental magnesium).

Magalex® indications:

  • Magnesium-citrate food supplement in capsules. Gluten free.

Dosage of Magalex®:

Take one (1) capsule a day. No more than four (4) capsules per day, preferably with meals.

Recommendations de Magalex® indications:

Do not exceed the recommended dose. Keep out of the reach of children

Dosage forms of Magalex®:

  • 622.28 mg capsules x 30
  • 622.28 mg capsules x 60

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How do I know if I should take magnesium?

We often show symptoms of a chronic magnesium deficiency without realizing it. A blood test does not really show the true values of magnesium in our bodies. The way to identify this deficiency is by the symptoms. If you have any of the following symptoms, pain in your joints, weariness, fatigue, stress, headaches, cramps and/or insomnia, we suggest you take Magalex® as a supplement.

Can I take Magalex® if I have high blood pressure or am diabetic?

You can take Magalex® in the case of either one. There are studies that show the benefits of taking as a supplementary treatment in the case of patients with high blood pressure and/or diabetes to help keep both illnesses under control.

Do people who engage in sports need to take magnesium?

A magnesium deficiency can cause weakness and muscle pain. People with magnesium deficiencies often get muscle cramps. These happen frequently in the case of people who engage in sports because magnesium is a very important element for muscle movement. As part of a number of enzymatic reactions, both for metabolizing food and transforming complex nutrients in elemental units into energy molecules and the synthesis of many organic products, magnesium is a mineral that is basic for sports people. It is essential for relaxation of the muscles and for the heart to work properly.

Is it best to take 500 mg magnesium?

It is important to know magnesium content is not related to how much is taken in; that depends on the type of magnesium. For example, if a product says it provides 500 mg of magnesium, that is magnesium oxide of which only 4% is absorbed. In the case of magnesium citrate, close to 50% may be absorbed, therefore magnesium citrate provides more magnesium in each capsule.

Do I need a blood test to know if I have a magnesium deficiency?

The levels of magnesium in the blood do not reflect the magnesium content of our bodies since the blood only accounts for 0.3% of all the magnesium present in our system. A magnesium deficiency can be spotted based on the symptoms. If you have a diet that is low in magnesium or you have a condition that predispose you to a magnesium deficiency –such as diabetes, old age, alcoholism, use of diuretics– or you suffer from joint pain, weariness, fatigue, stress, headaches, cramps and/or insomnia, you should take magnesium.

Isn’t the magnesium we get in our food enough?

The main source of magnesium are the foods we eat; nevertheless, it is important to point out that the foods that contain the most magnesium are not necessarily part of our usual daily diet, such as almonds, walnuts, green vegetables, beans and the like. In addition, there are other factors that inhibit absorption, such as cooking food, certain medications, drinking alcohol; old age also leads to decreased absorption of nutrients, magnesium among them.

Starting at what age can you take Magalex®?

Magalex® is for people 12 years old or more.

What is the recommended dosage of Magalex®?

One or two capsules every day. In the case of two, take one in the morning and one in the evening.

Where can I find Magalex®?

At any pharmacy in the country. It is only available in Venezuela.

Are all magnesium products the same?

Not all magnesium products are the same. Magnesium citrate is the form of magnesium that is best absorbed. Magnesium citrate provides more magnesium and, thus, is more effective. In shops you can also find magnesium chloride, which provides very little magnesium and without any indication of concentration;  this would have to be taken several times a day to achieve the best results. In the case of magnesium oxide, it would provide 4%, in other words much less the magnesium citrate.

Why do we see magnesium 622.28 mg and 500 mg?

There are different forms of magnesium for sale, but not all are the same. Magnesium citrate (622.28 mg) is the form of magnesium that is best absorbed, the level being approximately 45% to 50%. Magnesium citrate provides the largest amount of magnesium, for greater effectiveness. In the case of magnesium oxide (400 to 500 mg), only 4% is absorbed, in other words much less than in the case of magnesium citrate. Out of every 500 mg of magnesium oxide your body will only be able to use 12 mg, whereas with Magalex® your body will take in much more, up to 45 mg. of magnesium per dose.

Does Magalex® contain gluten?

No, the ingredients do not include anything containing gluten, nor does it contain any flours made of wheat, barley, rye or oats.

For how long should I take Magalex®?

Magalex® is a food supplement. We often have a magnesium deficiency because it isn’t part of our daily diet, but we are not aware of it. Our recommendation is to take it for at least three months in a row. After that, stop for a while and take it again when symptoms return, if they do. Many patients cannot stop taking it because the symptoms return immediately.