Herbalife Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex

In general, "multivitamin" refers to tablets, capsules or other forms that contain numerous vitamins with dietary minerals and, sometimes herbal extracts. Herbalife Formula 2 Multivitamin also includes botanicals to support overall health.

Vitamins are naturally occurring substances necessary for many processes in the body. Vitamins are found in the foods we eat. Your body needs small amounts because the body uses them without breaking them down, as happens to carbohydrates and other nutrients. There are 13 compounds classified as vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K, tend to accumulate in the body. Vitamin C and vitamins B such as biotin, folate, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12-dissolve in water and any excess can be excreted from the body. When reviewing the names of vitamins be aware of different names such as:

Vitamin A also referred to as retinol, retinaldehyde, retinoic acid
Vitamin B1 also referred to as thiamin
Vitamin B2 also referred to as riboflavin
Vitamin B6 also referred to as pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine
Vitamin B12 also referred to as cobalamin
Vitamin C also referred to as ascorbic acid
Vitamin D also referred to as calciferol
Vitamin E also referred to as tocopherol, tocotrienol
Vitamin K also referred to as phylloquinone

Vitamin A:
Among other functions, Vitamin A is responsible for stimulating the production and activity of white blood cells and regulating cell growth and division.
Optimal Intake: The recommended intake of vitamin A is 900 micrograms of retinol for men (equivalent to 3,000 IU) and 700 micrograms for women (equivalent to 2,333 IU). Cereals, juices, dairy products, and other foods are fortified with vitamin A. Fruits, vegetables, and some supplements, also contain beta-carotene and other vitamin A precursors, which the body can convert into vitamin A. Beta-carotene does not seem to be toxic even at high levels of intake. Your body can form vitamin A from beta-carotene. Too much of preformed vitamin A may interfere with the beneficial actions of vitamin D.

Vitamins B:
Not enough folic acid, one of the eight B vitamins, is connected to birth defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly. Folic acid and two other B vitamins may help fight heart disease and some types of cancer. Folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 are important in recycling homocysteine into methionine, one of the 20 or so building blocks from which the body produces proteins. Without enough folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, this process turns out to be inefficient and homocysteine levels increase.
Optimal Intake: The recommended intake of B vitamins isn't set in stone.
For folic acid, the daily recommendation is 400 micrograms. There are many sources of folic acid, including cereals, beans, and grains. A healthy diet should contain 1.3 to 1.7 milligrams of vitamin B6. The current recommended intake for vitamin B12 is 2.4 micrograms per day.

Vitamin C:
Vitamin C has been used for a long time. Vitamin C plays a vital role in controlling infections. It is also a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes harmful free radicals and helps make collagen, a tissue needed for healthy bones, teeth, gums, and blood vessels.
Optimal Intake: The recommended dietary intake for vitamin C is 90 mg for men and 75 mg for women (add an extra 35 mg for smokers). Vitamin C can be found in citrus fruits or citrus juices, berries, green and red peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, and spinach. Many cereals are now fortified with vitamin C.

Vitamin D:
Chances are that if you do not go outside for at least a 15-minutes a day walking in the sun you do not get enough vitamin D. Vitamin D helps the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus, both critical for building bone.
Optimal Intake: The recommended intake of vitamin D is 5 micrograms up to age 50, 10 micrograms between the ages of 51 and 70, and 15 micrograms after age 70. Not a lot of foods naturally contain vitamin D. Good sources include dairy products, cereals, and fatty fish such as salmon and tuna. For most people, the best way to get the recommended daily intake is by taking a multivitamin.

Vitamin E:
Vitamin E may prevent heart disease.
Optimal Intake: The recommended intake of vitamin E from food now stands at 15 milligrams from food. That's the equivalent of 22 IU from natural-source vitamin E or 33 IUs of the synthetic form.

Vitamin K:
Vitamin K helps make six of the 13 proteins needed for blood clotting. Its function in maintaining the clotting cascade is very important.
Optimal Intake: The recommended intake for vitamin K is 120 micrograms for men and 90 micrograms for women. This vitamin can be found in many foods, especially green leafy vegetables and commonly used cooking oils. For people who do not eat lettuce salad or green leafy vegetables on regular basis are likely to be deficient in vitamin K.

As referenced above, supplementing your diet with additional vitamins and minerals, can be very beneficial for individuals with dietary imbalances or different nutritional needs. Not all nutritional needs are the same. People with dietary imbalances may have different nutritional needs from people on restrictive diets. Elderly adults and pregnant women have different nutritional needs from other adults. It is important to take time and determine what nutritional supplement best suits your lifestyle. Herbalife Formula 2 Multivitamin offers a powerful complex of multivitamins in order to support your daily health and energy needs.

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