Beverly International Ultra 4 Multi Vitamin is the best multi-vitamin supplement available on the market. Ultra 4 contains all the important nutrients, including trace minerals and amino acids. Ultra 4 does not contain the harmful substances normally found in other vitamins of this nature such as sugar, shellac and coal tar. Ultra 4 also contains minerals and enzymes.
Benefits of Vitamin and Minerals:
Vitamin A: Vitamin A is vital for maintenance of mucous membranes; skin and growth. It is also necessary for vision in dim light.
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is essential for bones and teeth as it promotes calcium and phosphate absorption from food.
Vitamin E: This vitamin guards cell membranes from damage by oxidation.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): B1 is helps burning carbohydrate for energy release. It is important for the brain and nerves, which use glucose for their energy needs.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): It also helps in energy release, especially from fat and protein.
Vitamin B12: Is necessary for the proper formation of blood cells and nerve fibers.
Minerals:
Calcium: Calcium is the main element of hydroxyapatite, the main mineral in bones and teeth. Sufficient calcium consumption is important to health, particularly in times of growth, e.g. childhood, adolescence, pregnancy, and during lactation.
Iron: Iron is mandatory for the formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells, which transport oxygen around the body.
Iodine: It is used to make thyroid hormones, which control many metabolic activities.
Selenium: It works as an antioxidant and protects cell membranes against oxidation.
Zinc: Zinc is essential for growth, and sexual maturation. It is also involved in enzyme activity and taste perception.
Phosphorus: 80% of this mineral in the body is present as calcium salts in the skeleton.
Enzymes:
Lipase: This Enzyme aids in the breakdown of fats into fatty acids helping in the fat digestive process with the potential of assisting in weight management. Lipase benefits overall fat digestion process by removing excess fatty deposits from the bloodstream.
Papain: Papain breaks down proteins and polypeptides into smaller, easier to absorb peptides and amino acids. This enzyme is beneficial to individuals whose diets are rich in protein.
Malt diastase: This form of enzyme assists in the breakdown and digestion of starches and dextrin into their individual monosaccharide units.
Micozyme: This enzyme breaks down complex carbohydrates and starches into smaller nutrients that are easier to absorb.