Now I can’t even believe that a century ago, mankind only knew about vitamins. But modern people learn about them in their childhood and encounter this concept throughout their lives. These are such unique substances, the value of which is simply colossal. At the same time, they are not part of the cells and by themselves do not have nutritional value, but proper metabolism is impossible without them. The daily dosage of vitamins is not great at all, but for the most part they are not synthesized by the body, and therefore they must be provided from the outside.
However, at present, the naturalness of food products is often questionable. And the pace and conditions of human existence are now such that their use of synthetic multivitamin complexes is justified. The choice of such drugs in pharmacies is wide: for any needs and opportunities. Let's talk about one of them - vitamins "Macrovit" from the Slovenian manufacturer KRKA.
Who needs vitamins
What is the reason for the additional intake of multivitamin complexes, including such as "Macrovit"? The instruction for the use of this drug states that it should be taken with an increased need for vitamins. And such a need may arise in the following circumstances:
- unbalanced, irregular or poor-quality nutrition, including diets, during seasonal deficiency of natural sources of vitamins;
- increased loads of both physical, mental and emotional nature:
- during pregnancy and during the period of natural feeding of the baby;
- against the background of alcohol and nicotine addiction.
If your life has one of these circumstances, you can safely buy Macrovit vitamins, the price of which is very affordable and does not exceed 180 rubles. for packing.
The composition of vitamins "Makrovit" form
The Macrovit complex is a multivitamin, that is, it contains not one biologically active substance, but several. It is difficult to say which of these organic compounds can be considered more necessary for the human body, and which are less. Each of these substances has its own strictly defined role by nature. Vitamins work like musicians in an orchestra. Everyone plays an individual part, but any wrong note will immediately affect the composition as a whole. Consider the composition of the "musicians" in a drug like Makrovit. The instruction for use claims that there are vitamins A, C, E, group B (B1, B2, B3 (PP) B5, B6, B12), D3. The roles of each of them are given below.
The release form of vitamins “Makrovit” is round convex tablets in a cheerful orange shell. Sometimes they are called lozenges. The fact is that these pills do not need to be swallowed right away. They must be resolved, hence the name. The lozenges taste sweet, so children love Macrovit, and reviews of adult vitamins are also very positive.
The value and effect of each vitamin in the "Makrovit" complex: vitamins A, C and E
Let's start with the first vitamin in the alphabet - A. By the way, the first letter of the alphabet was not named by chance. The fact is that it was opened one of the first, in 1913. In addition to the well-known fact of the importance of vitamin A for the visual apparatus, one should not forget about the great role of this organic compound in the body as an antioxidant.
Ascorbic acid generally needs to be consumed daily, because an overdose of it is impossible. At the same time, it, along with vitamins A and E, has pronounced antioxidant properties, strengthens connective tissues, blood vessels, and gives vitality. Vitamin C protects its counterparts - A and E - from oxidation. It is also included in the Makrovit complex. Instructions for use say that each tablet has 80 mg.
Vitamin E, in addition to the already noted antioxidant role, is responsible for reproductive function, protects cells from deformation, aging and the occurrence of malignant neoplasms.
B vitamins and vitamin D
All B vitamins are active participants in the metabolism. Six of them are presented in the Makrovit complex. Instructions for use list them as follows: thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), nicotinic acid (B3, or PP), pantothenic acid (B5), pyriodxin (B6), cyanocobalamin (B12). The importance of these substances can be devoted to a separate article. All of them are direct participants in the metabolism. Vitamins B6 and B12 are extremely important for the nervous system, and D - is involved in the absorption of calcium and plays an important role in mineral metabolism. In the preparation "Makrovit" it is represented by vitamin D3.
How to take Macrovit vitamins
After eating, you need to dissolve or chew the lozenge. Younger schoolchildren of 6-10 years old can do this 1 or 2 times a day, and for those older, repeat the intake 2-3 times. These standards cover the daily requirement for essential vitamins. Reception of these tasty tablets can be continued up to 30 days, after which it is worth taking a break for 1-3 months. There are 30 lozenges in the package, but regular purchase of these vitamins will not hit the family budget, because, as already mentioned, the price of the Makrovit preparation is pleasing for its affordability. An overdose of "Macrovit" is unlikely, but you should not take the risk and take lozenges in more than recommended amounts, as well as combine them with other vitamins.
Contraindications
Like any other pharmacological drug, there are contraindications to the Vitamin Complex Macrovit. You should not use this complex for children under 6 years of age, with hypervitaminosis A and D and hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. It should be borne in mind not only active substances, but also excipients, without which the production of medicines is possible: lactose, dextrose, sucrose, sorbitol, glycerol, flavorings and colorings. The manufacturer honestly indicates all these substances in the instructions for the drug.
Side effects
On the whole, about Makrovit vitamin complex consumers leave positive reviews. But with excessive use, this drug can cause headache and digestive upset.