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BioCare Kids Complete Complex
Multivitamin and mineral powder for children
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Code:
b350150
Size:
150g powder
Price:
£10.80
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Recommended Intake
One level teaspoon (approximately 5g) of
BioCare Kids Complete Complex mixed into water, milk or juice or sprinkled
onto food or as professionally directed.
Allergen Information
Vitamin E in BioCare Kids Complete Complex
is from Soya
Contra-indications
None known if recommended
intake is followed
Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
Store out of reach of young children. Food supplements must not be used
as a substitute for a varied diet. Although we take great care in what
we say about products on this site, you should always read the manufacturer's
label on the actual product carefully before taking supplements.
Suggested Combinations:
BioCare Junior DHA & EPA
or
Nutri Eskimo Kids
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This Product
BioCare Kids Complete Complex
Suitable for Children, Vegetarians
and Vegans
Nutritional Information per Daily Intake
(1 level teaspoon - approx 5mg)
Calcium 200mg (25% EC RDA); Vitamin C 25mg
(41.7% EC RDA); Magnesium 20mg (6.7% RDA); Niacin (vitamin B3) 7.5mg
(41.7% EC RDA); Zinc 5mg (33.3% EC RDA); Vitamin E 7.5iu (natural source)
5mg (50% EC RDA); Iron 2mg (14.3% RDA); Beta Carotene 2500iu 1.5mg (providing
250mcg retinol equivalents); PABA 1.5mg; Choline Bitartrate 1.5mg; Inositol
1.5mg; Pantothenic Acid (vitamin B5) 750mcg (8.3% EC RDA); Vitamin B6
600mcg (30% EC RDA); Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 600mcg (37.5% EC RDA);
Thiamine (vitamin B1) 500mcg (35.7% EC RDA); Copper 300mcg; Vitamin
A 833iu (egetable) 250mcg (31.25% EC RDA); Molybdenum 150mcg; Iodine
60mcg (40% EC RDA); Folic Acid 50mcg (25% EC RDA); Manganese 25mcg;
Selenium 15mcg; Chromium 10mcg; Biotin 10mcg (6.7% EC RDA); Vitamin
K (natural) 2.5mcg; Vitamin B12 0.75mcg (75% EC RDA); Vitamin D2 7.5iu
0.19mcg (3.8% EC RDA). Details believed to be correct as at 05/2006.
This product may have the following benefits
(please
read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
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Multivitamin and mineral powder for
children, in a base of natural freeze-dried banana
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Ideal for individuals who have difficulty
swallowing capsules and tablets
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Pleasant tasting and particularly palatable
for children
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Excipient and additive free to suit
people with food intolerances
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Suitable for vegetarians
Any references, studies
or testimonials on this website do not imply that similar results will
happen with your use of products referred to. Our web pages are
not intended to recommend any supplement as a drug, as a diagnosis for
specific illnesses or conditions, nor as a product to eliminate diseases
or other medical conditions or complications. We make no medical claims
as to the benefits of any of the products to improve medical conditions.
*We always recommend
that you work in conjunction with your primary medical advisor, particularly
if you have an existing medical condition, and that you do not take
any products during pregnancy or breast-feeding without first referring
to your primary medical advisor.
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BioCare is an independent, privately owned
science based company founded in the United Kingdom by practitioners
with many years experience in biological science and nutrition. BioCare's
emphasis is on quality and innovation in both product development and
manufacturing techniques.
Over the years, BioCare has been the first
to introduce into the United Kingdom, and in some cases the world, a
number of new and exciting nutrition ingredients, products and manufacturing
processes.
BioCare uses the purest raw materials available
in their manufacturing and wherever possible, produce their own ingredients,
thus enabling them to maintain greater control over what goes into their
products. The entire BioCare product range is designed to be hypoallergenic.
BioCare and its products are highly respected
by British Nutrition Practitioners.
Vitamins
Vitamins are vital for human life because they play integral roles in
hundreds of life-sustaining biochemical reactions. Vitamins are the
catalysts for all reactions using proteins, fats and carbohydrates for
energy, growth and cell maintenance. Certain nutrients are required
in excess of the typical amounts supplied in the diet depending on specific
nutritional needs. Consuming dietary vitamin and mineral supplements
may help play an important role in maintaining good health. For the
most part, vitamins cannot be produced in the body and must be supplied
through the diet or vitamin and mineral supplements.
Vitamin A has many important functions
and is:
Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin which
is frequently found together in nature with vitamin D. Cod Liver Oil
is an excellent source of the combination of vitamins A and D.
Vitamin D is necessary to help support
the growth, development and maintenance of bones and teeth in both adults
and children. It is also required for calcium and phosphorus absorption
and utilization. In its active form, vitamin D works with calcium to
help control bone formation. Vitamin D is unique in that it is obtained
not only by eating foods that contain vitamin D, it is also formed spontaneously
in the skin, the result of a photochemical reaction - caused by the
sun - in the epidermis.
Foods that contain vitamin D include oily
fish, egg yolk, live yoghurt. Cod Liver Oil is a good source of both
Vitamin D and A.
Vitamin B
There are a large number of B vitamins - all involved in the process
of the metabolism of living cells. Working with proteins, they serve
as coenzymes in the various enzyme systems of the body. B vitamins must
be replaced regularly because they are water-soluble and are not stored
in the body to any extent. Also, because B vitamins work together synergistically,
insufficient intake of one or more B vitamins can hamper the utilization
of others, causing an imbalance to occur.
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) is a coenzyme
involved in the metabolic pathway which converts carbohydrates such
as glucose into energy. It is essential to help maintain the proper
functioning of nerves, muscles, the heart and the brain.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is a coenzyme
that activates the breakdown and utilization of carbohydrates, fats
and proteins. It is essential to help produce cellular energy. Riboflavin
is closely related to the metabolism of protein and all functions requiring
increases in protein such as growth. Riboflavin is also essential to
help maintain healthy eyes.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) serves several
essential roles in the body. It is a coenzyme in protein metabolism.
It is needed to help in the conversion of tryptophan to niacin. It is
also needed to help in the formation of red blood cells. It facilitates
the release of glycogen for energy from the liver and muscles. It also
participates in the utilization of energy in brain and nervous tissue,
thus being essential in helping to regulate the central nervous system.
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is the only
vitamin that contains cobalt, a trace mineral. It is essential to help
maintain the normal functioning of all body cells, especially those
of the bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract, and nervous system. B12
is also necessary for forming red blood cells. The metabolism of vitamin
B12 is closely correlated with folate (folic acid) metabolism.
Biotin (vitamin H) is an essential
coenzyme that assists in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids.
It also aids in the utilization of amino acids, folic acid, pantothenic
acid (Vitamin B5) and vitamin B12. It is also involved in the growth
of healthy cells.
Choline is usually considered part
of the vitamin B complex. It is a component of lecithin, which helps
facilitate the movement of fat from the liver into cells. It must be
present before vitamin A can be stored. Choline is manufactured from
the dietary phosphatides found in lecithin.
Folic Acid functions as a coenzyme
for approximately 20 enzymes. It works with vitamins B12 and C in the
utilization of proteins. It is essential to the development of heme,
the protein-containing iron in haemoglobin needed to form red blood
cells. Folic acid may also help prevent neural tube defects in developing
foetuses and is essential during pregnancy. Some folic acid is produced
by intestinal bacteria.
Inositol is usually considered part
of the vitamin B complex. Scientists believe that inositol, along with
choline and several B vitamins, may help in the metabolism of fat in
the body.
Niacin (vitamin B3) and niacinamide
are both used by the body. Niacin is needed as a coenzyme in the production
of energy. Niacin is essential to help maintain the health of skin,
nerves and the digestive system.
Pantothenic acid plays a pivotal
role in energy production from fat, carbohydrate and protein. It is
involved in the formation of certain hormones and nerve regulating substances,
and is particularly supportive of the adrenal glands.
Vitamin C / Bioflavonoids
Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid and is a water-soluble, antioxidant
vitamin that plays a role in more than 300 bodily functions. It is essential
to help support health and wellness and requires daily replenishment.
Unfortunately, human beings - unlike most other animals - cannot manufacture
vitamin C. Nor can they store vitamin C to any appreciable amount. Instead,
the kidneys, acting as regulators, excrete vitamin C causing the need
for regular replenishment. In addition, vitamin C is destroyed during
food preparation.
Vitamin C's primary function is to help maintain collagen, a protein
necessary for forming skin, ligaments, bones and teeth and for helping
to maintain the strength of blood vessel walls. High levels of vitamin
C are also essential for the metabolism of white blood cells, which
are critical components of the immune system. In addition, vitamin C
plays an important role in the absorption of iron, which is necessary
for the formation of red blood cells and in the utilization of folic
acid, one of the B-complex vitamins.
Bioflavonoids work together with vitamin C to build strong capillaries
and serve as antioxidants and as anti-inflammatory agents.
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) was
first isolated from plant oils. Tocopherols are the primary fat-soluble
antioxidants that help minimize the effects of free-radicals.
Of the four compounds - designated as alpha, beta, delta and gamma tocopherols
- alpha tocopherol has the greatest nutritional and biological value.
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) may help:
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is important to help support proper coagulation (blood clotting).
The liver uses vitamin K to synthesize blood-clotting proteins. Without
vitamin K, the level of the blood-clotting proteins drops, and clotting
time is prolonged. Vitamin K has also been recognized for its role in
helping to maintain the health of bones. There are three types of vitamin
K:
Phylloquinone, which was discovered
in Denmark and termed vitamin K for the Danish word koagulation, is
the natural vitamin K found in alfalfa and other foods. It is known
as K1.
Menaquinone, produced by intestinal
bacteria, is K2. Menadione, a synthetic compound with the basic structure
of the quinones, is K3.
Vitamin K is found in dark leafy greens, most green plants, alfalfa
and kelp. Blackstrap molasses and the polyunsaturated oils, such as
safflower, also contain some vitamin K. Animal sources of vitamin K
include liver, milk, yoghurt, egg yolks and fish liver oils.
Absorption of vitamin K takes place primarily in the upper part of the
small intestine with the help of bile or bile salts and pancreatic juices.
It is then carried to the liver for the synthesis of prothrombin, a
key blood-clotting factor.
Since natural vitamin K (K1) is fat soluble, it requires bile and pancreatic
juice in the intestine for optimal absorption. In contrast, some of
the synthetic vitamin K compounds (K3) are water soluble and more easily
absorbed. So people who do not tolerate natural vitamin K, such as those
with decreased bile acid secretion, may find K3 helpful.
Menaquinone (K2), which is produced by intestinal bacteria, may be the
most beneficial source of vitamin K. This is why vitamin K supplementation
may be particularly important for those whose normal balance of intestinal
bacteria has been disrupted.
The vitamin K available on this site is a highly tolerable, water-dispersible
version of vitamin K.
Minerals
Minerals are the inorganic elements which comprise part of the body.
They contribute from 60% to 80% of all the inorganic material in the
human body. The trace elements make up the remainder. Minerals and trace
elements serve as vital catalysts for the biological reactions that
take place within the body. They are found, for example, in bones, teeth
and soft tissues. They are needed for the production of blood, hormones
and enzymes, thus serving a life sustaining function.
The absorption of minerals and trace elements
(excluding electrolytes) is generally less efficient than that of other
nutrients. The term “bioavailability” refers to the degree to which
a particular nutrient is available for use in the body. There are many
factors which influence bioavailability including the compound form
of the mineral or trace element.
Boron
helps influence the metabolism of nutrients that help maintain bone
health and may play a role in hormone regulation.
Calcium
is the most abundant mineral in the body. Its primary function – in
cooperation with phosphorus – is to help build and maintain bones and
teeth. Calcium aids the blood-clotting process and helps control the
passage of fluids through cells. Calcium is also is related to proper
functioning of the heart and neuromuscular system.
Chromium,
when complexed as the Glucose Tolerance Factor, plays a role in the
effectiveness of insulin, the hormone responsible for blood sugar metabolism.
Copper
aids iron absorption, helping to form haemoglobin of red blood cells.
Copper also helps convert amino acids into
pigment, thereby adding colour to hair and skin.
Iodine
is an essential component of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine, which is
the master regulator of metabolism.
Iron
acts with protein and copper to make haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying
component of red blood cells.
Magnesium
is involved in muscle contraction and nerve function. At least half
of the magnesium in the body is combined with calcium and phosphorus
in bones. The remainder is in soft tissues including red blood cells
and muscles.
Manganese is an important activator
of enzyme systems. It is involved in protein synthesis and fatty acid
metabolism. Manganese is also necessary for normal skeletal development
and pituitary gland activity.
Molybdenum
is a trace element that serves as a cofactor in many enzyme systems.
It is also involved in the physiological roles of sulfur-containing
amino acids.
Phosphorus
is the second most abundant mineral in the body and is found in every
living cell. It is involved in helping the proper function of muscles
and nerves and often works in conjunction with calcium.
Selenium
is an essential trace mineral that works synergistically with vitamin
E. As a constituent of glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant enzyme,
selenium helps neutralize the effects of free radicals within body tissue.
Sodium and potassium
are involved in the process of balancing fluid within the body. Sodium
is found predominantly in fluids outside the cells, while potassium
is found inside the cells. The balance of these two electrolytes – along
with calcium and magnesium – plays a vital role in helping to maintain
cardiovascular function.
Zinc
is an essential trace mineral, important to help support the immune
system. It is also a component of insulin, body fluids, and many enzyme
systems.
Important Notice Regarding
Supplementation
For many people, nutritional
supplementation can be an important and useful adjunct to a healthy
diet. However, by no means should supplementation be a substitute for
food and it should also be recognised that certain nutrients should
be used within the recommended guidelines so as to reduce the possibility
of toxicity or side effects.
This list is only offered
as a general guide and is not to be viewed as a definitive statement
on the subject of drug-nutrient interactions or toxicity.
Caution should always be
used with individuals who are taking any form of drug therapy.
Ongoing research will no
doubt turn up additional information on the relationship between optimum
nutrient intake and overdose. If in doubt consult either an authoritative
text such as Martindale, Merck Index or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
The following may serve
as a useful guide to some of the more common contra-indications.
Vitamin A
Supplements containing above 2000i.u. (600mcg) should be avoided in
pregnancy and also by women planning pregnancy unless clinically indicated
and supervised by a healthcare professional.
Vitamin A may be contra-indicated in patients with kidney stones or
a history of kidney stones.
Vitamin A should be avoided by individuals sensitive to vitamin A.
Vitamin B
Prolonged use of isolated B vitamins at high levels may induce a deficiency
in some of the other B vitamins.
Individuals taking the drug L-Dopa should seek medical advice before
taking B Complex.
High intakes of vitamin B Complex can cause stomach cramps, nausea and
diarrhoea.
Vitamin B1 above 75mg daily must be supervised by a doctor in patients
with diabetes and larger intakes (700-800mg) may cause drowsiness.
Vitamin B2 commonly causes a bright yellowing of the urine with larger
intakes possibly affecting laboratory blood tests.
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) intake above 100mg may aggravate stomach ulcers,
glaucoma and diabetes with doses of one gram and above causing impairment
of liver function in some individuals.
Niacin intake above 100mg daily may cause a temporary flushing sensation.
Vitamin B6 in large levels over 100mg daily for a long period may cause
numbness in hands and feet together with headaches (peripheral neuritis)
Vitamin B6 above 20-30mg daily should be used only under supervision
in pregnancy.
High intakes of folic acid may mask vitamin B12 deficiency and vice
versa.
Individuals taking Methotrexate should avoid folic acid in doses of
1mg and above unless under supervision.
PABA (Para Amino Benzoic Acid) may interfere with the drug sulphonamide.
Vitamin B12 in high levels (mg doses) should be avoided in pregnancy
and in children under the age of twelve unless clinically indicated.
Vitamin C
High intake can cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps and flatulence.
Avoid supplementing over 1 gram of vitamin C daily if using the contraceptive
pill.
Vitamin C as ascorbic acid may aggravate stomach ulcers if used in high
levels.
Long-term use of ascorbic acid at high intake levels may deplete calcium,
magnesium and potassium.
Potassium ascorbate is contra-indicated in kidney disease and hyperkalemia.
High intakes of vitamin C may interfere with some cytotoxic drugs used
in cancer therapy.
Medical advice should be taken if individuals are on drug therapy before
taking large doses of vitamin C and before blood tests.
Vitamin E
Intakes above 100i.u. in individuals with high blood pressure should
initially be used with caution.
Individuals taking anticoagulant drugs such as Warfarin, Heparin and
Coumarin should avoid vitamin E above 100mg daily unless supervised
by a medical practitioner.
Individuals with a recent history of heart disease should avoid excessive
intakes of vitamin E unless supervised by a medical practitioner.
Women with active breast, ovarian or hormonally dependent tumours should
avoid high intakes of vitamin E presented in a base of wheatgerm, soy,
corn oil or other polyunsaturated oils.
Boron
Calcium
Chromium
Iron
Magnesium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Potassium
Selenium
Zinc
BioCare Kids Complete Complex
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We are required
to inform you that there is no intention, implied or otherwise, that
represents or infers that these products or statements be used in the
cure, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any disease.
Any references,
studies or testimonials on this website do not imply that similar results
will happen with your use of products referred to. Our web pages
are not intended to recommend any supplement as a drug, as a diagnosis
for specific illnesses or conditions, nor as a product to eliminate
diseases or other medical conditions or complications. We make no medical
claims as to the benefits of any of the products to improve medical
conditions.
We always
recommend that you work in conjunction with your primary medical advisor,
particularly if you have an existing medical condition, and that you
do not take any products during pregnancy or breast-feeding without
first referring to your primary medical advisor.
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