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Protrient

tickVitamin
tickSupports the immune system
tickAids health
tickMineral
How does it work?
Protrient is a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement that's suitable for anyone who exercises regularly. It contains a complete range of vitamins and minerals for optimum absorption.

Per capsule:
Vitamin C (as Calcium ascorbic): 350 milligrams
Calcium (as calcium citrate): 200 milligrams
Potassium (as potassium citrate): 150 milligrams
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate): 100 milligrams
Vitamin B5 (as calcium pantothenate): 50 milligrams
PABA (Para-aminobenzoic acid): 50 milligrams
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCL): 50 milligrams
Phosphorus (as di-calcium phosphate): 25 milligrams
Vitamin B1 (as thiamin HCL): 25 milligrams
Vitamin B2 (as riboflavin): 50 milligrams
Vitamin B3 (as niacinamide): 25 milligrams
Inositol (as Hexaphosphate HCL): 25 milligrams
Vitamin E (as d-alpha-tocopherol succinate): 20 milligrams
Fructoligosaccharides (probiotics): 20 milligrams
Zinc (as zinc citrate): 5 milligrams
Bioperine (black papper extract): 3 milligrams
Manganese (as manganese gluconate): 2 milligrams
Peppermint oil: 2 milligrams
Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate): 1500 micrograms
Folic acid: 700 micrograms
Biotin: 200 micrograms
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin): 100 micrograms
Selenium (as selenomethionine): 100 micrograms
Chromium (as Chromium chloride): 50 micrograms
Iodine (from Kelp): 50 micrograms
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol): 25 micrograms
How does it work?
One of the most important first steps you can take to protect your health is to make sure you're getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs. A review of several studies published between 1966 and 2002 carried in the Journal of the American Medical Association highlights the fact that many people don't show signs of a vitamin deficiency, such as scurvy [2]. However, sub-optimal intake of some vitamins and minerals, above levels causing signs of a vitamin deficiency, is common in the general population.

For instance, research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, shows that at least 6 out of 10 men don't get enough zinc in their diet. Diets low in zinc actually retard your muscle growth [3]. Zinc is involved in more than 200 chemical reactions that take place in your body. And this is just one mineral. There are more than 20 vitamins and minerals that your body needs, such as vitamin C (a deficiency of which leads to depression, hypochondria and frequent mood changes), vitamin B6 (needed to produce energy), or vitamin E (essential for the normal function of your immune system).

Many people are deficient in a number of vitamins and minerals without even realising. And eating huge amounts of food is no guarantee you'll get all the vitamins and minerals you need. In national level athletes (who were consuming an average of 3,485 calories per day), at least 30% don't get enough calcium, magnesium or vitamin B6 [1].

How do I use it?
Take 1 capsule daily with water.
What results can I expect?
One capsule of Protrient daily will act as a nutritional "insurance policy", ensuring that you provide your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to stay healthy.

1. Faber, M., & Spinnler Benade, A.J. (1991). Mineral and vitamin intake in field athletes (discus-, hammer-, javelin-throwers and shotputters). International Journal of Sports Medicine, 12, 324-327
2. Fairfield, K.M., & Fletcher, R.H. (2002). Vitamins for chronic disease prevention in adults: scientific review. Journal of the American Medical Association, 287, 3116-3126
3. Lukaski, H.C. (2000). Magnesium, zinc and chromium nutriture and physical activity. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 72, 585S-593S

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