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6 essential Nutrients with Omega-3
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6 essential Nutrients with Omega-3 — Multi-vitamin & Multi-mineral combined preparations. Brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
6 essential Nutrients with Omega-3 belongs to the multi-vitamin & multi-mineral combined preparations group. Dose, duration and suitability differ from patient to patient, so it should be taken only under a registered physician's advice.
Therapeutic class
Multi-vitamin & Multi-mineral combined preparations
Pharmacological class
Active ingredients per unit dose: • Each softgel capsule contains- • Omega-3 500 mg • Lutein Extract Oil equivalent to Lutein 5 mg • Zeaxanthin Extract Oil equivalent to Zeaxanthin 1 mg • Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 250 mg • D- alpha-tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) equivalent to Vitamin E 200 IU • Zinc Oxide equivalent to Zinc 12.5 mg • Cupric Oxide equivalent to Copper 1 mg
Mechanism of action
How 6 essential Nutrients with Omega-3 works — key points: • Vitamin C is necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair; plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways including synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids; also plays a role in conversion of folic acid to folinic acid. • Vitamin E plays a role in protecting red blood cells against hemolysis; has protective effects against free radicals on polyunsaturated fatty acids found in cell membranes; plays a role in preventing oxidation of vitamin A and C. Zinc is a cofactor in over 100 enzymes; plays a role in DNA synthesis; supports a healthy immune system. • Copper cofactor in many enzymes, including ceruloplasmin; involved in formation of iron carrier protein, transferrin. • Helps maintain normal rates of red and white blood cell formation and helps prevent development of deficiency symptoms. • Lutein yellow pigment concentrates in macula, filters out blue light that can damage retina..
Dosage
Recommended schedule as per the manufacturer's literature: • Adult: 1-2 capsules/day or as recommended by the physician.
Contraindications
Avoid 6 essential Nutrients with Omega-3 in the following situations: • Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
Storage conditions
Storage: • Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.