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Vitamin and mineral supplement

Provides essential vitamins and minerals to correct nutritional deficiencies and support normal metabolic and physiological functions.

Provides essential vitamins and minerals to correct nutritional deficiencies and support normal metabolic and physiological functions. Used for Nutritional deficiency prevention and treatment, General health maintenance and supplementation.

At a glance

Mechanism of action

Vitamin and mineral supplements deliver micronutrients that the body cannot synthesize in sufficient quantities or obtain adequately from diet alone. These nutrients serve as cofactors in enzymatic reactions, support immune function, bone health, energy metabolism, and other vital physiological processes. The specific mechanism depends on the individual vitamins and minerals included in the formulation.

Approved indications

• Nutritional deficiency prevention and treatment
• General health maintenance and supplementation

Common side effects

• Gastrointestinal upset (nausea, constipation, diarrhea)
• Headache
• Allergic reactions (rare)

Key clinical trials

• Efficacy and Safety of a Drinkable Nutraceutical for Hair Loss in Patients Using GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonists (NA)
• Influence of Obesity on Endogenous Oxalate Synthesis (NA)
• Natural Product System and Lifestyle Modification (NA)
• Feasibility or Oral Lactoferrin to Prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia in Obese Pregnancy (NA)
• The Effects of a Nutritional Supplement on Sleep Quality (NA)
• A Study of a Dietary Supplement on Serum Biomarkers in Children (NA)
• The Impact of 12 Week Retention of Nutrients on Skin and the Perception of Physical Health Status (NA)
• Clinical Evaluation of a Nutraceutical Supplement for Hair Growth, Hair Loss and Skin Improvement in Human Volunteers (NA)

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