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With six key enzymes, Wellzyme Digestive Enzymes is specially designed to be taken with meals.
Wellzyme 6 Digestive Enzymes
Vitabiotics Wellzyme provides a broad spectrum of digestive enzymes, Wellzyme Digestive Enzymes are specifically designed to be taken with or after meals.
6 Key Enzymes
Wellzyme’s formula provides a broad spectrum of 6 enzymes, including protease, amylase, alpha-galactosidase, lipase, hemicellulase and lactase. All 6 digestive enzymes have been selected and combined by experts for their specific purpose. Including lactase which improves lactose digestion*.
Improves lactose digestion
Wellzyme Digestive Enzymes provides the exact recommended daily level of Lactase 4500 FCC (per 3 capsules) which improves lactose digestion±.
High standards of quality control
Wellzyme has been developed by Vitabiotics experts, and is a food supplement produced to high GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards of quality control.
Diabetone Original safeguards your daily intake of key micronutrients, with a formula based on published nutritional research
Diabetone Original
One-a-day nutritional safeguard from Diabetone
Managing your food choices and eating habits can have a direct influence on your overall wellbeing. Eating a balanced diet, managing your weight and following a healthy lifestyle are vital and can all have a positive effect. In addition, taking a supplement such as Diabetone can help safeguard your daily intake of key micronutrients.
A Carefully Balanced Expert Formula
Diabetone has been specially formulated with 21 nutrients to help safeguard your daily requirements. These nutrients include chromium which contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels, vitamin B6 which supports normal protein and glycogen metabolism, plus thiamin (vitamin B1) which contributes to normal function of the heart. Diabetone also contains vitamin A, riboflavin (vitamin B2) and zinc which all help to maintain normal vision.
The specialist formula also provides zinc which contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism. Metabolism is the chemical process by which the body breaks down the carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the food that we eat so that the energy released can be distributed to the body's cells.
Tested In Independent Nutritional Research
Diabetone is a first of its kind research-based formula and is supported by original published nutritional research.
Food Supplement
Diabetone is a vitamin and mineral supplement for those who wish to safeguard their daily diet with key vitamins and minerals. It is not a treatment for diabetes or metabolic control but intended to help maintain overall health and wellbeing. It does not contain any added sugar, drugs or hormones. Diabetone should be used under the guidance of your pharmacist, physician or healthcare professional.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
Ultra Zinc contributes to maintaining normal function of the immune system as well as supporting normal skin hair, nails and vision.
Ultra Zinc Tablets
Ultra Zinc from Vitabiotics is formulated with 15mg of zinc, carefully balanced with 1000μg of copper. Zinc is an essential trace element which is vital for many biological functions and plays a crucial role in over 200 enzymes in the human body.
Immune system
Zinc and copper both contribute to the normal function of the immune system
Vision and cognitive function
Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and cognitive function.
Cell division and cell protection
Zinc has a role in the process of cell division, while zinc and copper both contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Hair, skin and nails
Zinc also contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
Ultra Magnesium Tablets
Optimum strength Magnesium
Magnesium plays a number of important roles within the body including helping to maintain normal bones and teeth. Two tablets of Ultra Magnesium provides 100% (375mg) of the Nutrient reference value (NRV%) of Magnesium.
Ultra Magnesium may be suitable for those:
With hectic lives
Seeking extra bone support
Over 50
Many international studies have shown the importance of the mineral magnesium in the body.
Energy Release & Reduction of Tiredness & Fatigue
Magnesium helps the body to maintain normal energy release from food and contributes to normal energy release and also contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Muscle Function
Magnesium helps to maintain normal muscle function. It also contributes to normal protein synthesis and has a role in cell division, two processes which are involved in muscle development.
Psychological and Nervous System Function
Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function. The brain is a complex neuronal network and magnesium also contributes to the normal function of the nervous system.
Bones and Teeth
The presence of the mineral magnesium, as well as contributing to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, also contributes to normal protein synthesis and electrolyte balance.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
Ultra Vitamin B Complex Tablets
Optimum Strength Vitamin B Complex
Ultra Vitamin B Complex from Vitabiotics includes all eight essential B vitamins that play a truly remarkable role in the body, essential for helping to maintain all round health including hair and skin health, and a normal nervous system.
The B vitamins are water-soluble vitamins, this means that they are excreted in the urine and can be quickly depleted from the body, which means a daily vitamin like Ultra Vitamin B Complex can help to safeguard your daily intake of essential B vitamins.
Ultra Vitamin B may be especially suitable for:
Athletes, sportsmen and sportswomen
Those with hectic lifestyles
Vegetarians and vegans
The over 50s
Those wanting an extra nutritional boost
Ultra Vitamin B Complex includes all eight essential B vitamins: thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), biotin (vitamin B7), folic acid (vitamin B9) and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12).
Brain and Nervous System
B vitamins including vitamins B6, thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3) and biotin (vitamin B7) contribute to normal functioning of the nervous system plus pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) which contributes to normal mental performance.
Hair and Skin Health
Biotin (vitamin B7) contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, while riboflavin (vitamin B2) and niacin (vitamin B3) contribute to the maintenance of normal skin.
Energy Release
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) contributes to the normal metabolism of iron, which is known for contributing to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin for normal oxygen transport around the body. Together with vitamins B6, B12, niacin (vitamin B3) and pantothenic acid contribute to normal energy release and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Heart Health & Homocysteine Levels
Thiamin (vitamin B1) contributes to normal function of the heart. Vitamin B12 and folic acid (vitamin B9) contribute to normal homocysteine metabolism, an important factor in heart health.
Immune System Function
Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
Recommended by Spex Hair
Ultra Vitamin B Complex is recommended by leading hair loss writer Spencer Stevenson, whose popular website Spex Hair offers advice to those who are looking to maintain a healthy head of hair.
Spencer, also known as 'Spex', is a globally recognised hair loss and hair transplant mentor, who has helped countless people including A-list celebrities by guiding them through the available options for hair maintenance. He recommends Ultra Vitamin B Complex to help safeguard the daily intake of key micronutrients such as biotin, which contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
With Perfectil Hair’s advanced nutrition, get the comprehensive support of Perfectil while giving your hair the special attention it deserves.
Perfectil Hair
Advanced nutrition for hair
Hair is often referred to as our 'crowning glory' but styling, colour treatments and diet can all affect the appearance of our hair. Perfectil Hair provides essential micronutrients to nourish from the inside. With specific vitamins and minerals to support the hair, whilst also providing triple active support for the normal health and appearance of skin, hair and nails. With copper which contributes to normal hair pigmentation (colour).
Hair - our crowning glory
Hair serves a valuable biological purpose in keeping your head warm and helps regulate body temperature. Of course, it does much more than these basic functions and in many ways helps to communicate important messages about who we are and how we feel. Hair has two distinct structures - first, the follicle itself, which resides in the skin, and second, the shaft, which is what is visible above the scalp.
Typically, each hair stays with you for three to five years until it falls or grows out, then a new strand starts to grow. The rate or speed of hair growth is about 1.25 centimetres or 0.5 inches per month, or about 15 centimetres or 6 inches per year.
For both women and men, hair is an important part of our identity. We often invest significant time and money in grooming, styling and colouring it to express our personality, and as such it needs, and deserves, the best possible care to ensure we show it at its best.
Nourishing hair follicles from within
Perfectil Hair is a specialist formula developed to provide even greater support for your hair and has been designed to complement your daily beauty routine. Perfectil Hair is formulated to nourish from the inside with micronutrients including:
- Biotin, selenium and zinc which all contribute to the maintenance of normal hair
- Copper which contributes to normal hair pigmentation (colour)
- Also includes amino acids, Marine Collagen, Inositol, Horsetail Powder extract and Grape Seed extract
Supporting key areas of beauty, including skin and nails
With 28 micronutrients in total, specially chosen for their combined effect, Perfectil Hair supports all the key areas of beauty; skin and nails, with extra support for hair health including:
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), biotin, plus minerals zinc and iodine contribute to the maintenance of normal skin
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin
- Selenium which contributes to the maintenance of normal nails
For all round nutrition
Perfectil Hair provides your skin, hair and nails with a comprehensive spectrum of the essential bio-active nutrients. As well as benefiting these areas, Perfectil Hair also safeguards your diet by doubling up as a comprehensive multivitamin for all round health. There is no need to take an additional multivitamin.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
*Based on a OnePoll survey of 500 beauty supplement buyers.
Feroglobin Capsules
Gentle iron to help support your haemoglobin & red blood cells. Feroglobin Capsules are a gentle iron supplement with zinc and B vitamins, formulated to deliver an ideal amount of iron to the body while remaining gentle on the stomach.
As well as being important for your blood, iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system and normal cognitive function. Iron is important for a number of functions in the body, but sometimes our diets are not well balanced and everyday activities, even drinking tea or coffee, can inhibit iron absorption.
How Do Feroglobin Capsules Work?
Slow Release System
Iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin and normal oxygen transport in the body. Haemoglobin carries oxygen to the brain, heart, muscles and to tissues throughout the body. Excess iron in the stomach is prevented by Feroglobin's special slow release delivery system. This ensures that the release of blood forming nutrients is gradual, even. Therefore gentle on the stomach.
Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, plus for general health, it contributes to normal:
- cognitive function
- energy release and
- immune system function
Who May Need An Iron Supplement?
- Menstruating Women
- During Pregnancy
- Athletes
With Cofactors For Blood Formation
The formulation provides an ideal source combining Iron with other blood building nutrients such as folic acid & vitamins B6 & B12 which also contribute to normal blood formation.
Feroglobin is designed with a special slow release delivery system to prevent excess iron in the stomach. It ensures that the release of blood forming nutrients is gradual and even.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
The UK’s No.1 calcium formula for women and men of all ages. Developed on the basis of the very latest research to provide a rich source of calcium and co-factors including vitamin D.
Osteocare Original
Osteocare Original is the UK's No.1 calcium formula and has been scientifically developed on the basis of the very latest research to provide a rich source of calcium and co-factors including vitamin D which helps with the normal absorption of calcium by the body. Osteocare Original is suitable for vegans too and is officially approved by both the Vegan Society and the Vegetarian Society.
Improved formula now with vegan vitamin D3
This improved formula has been developed in line with the latest ‘Vitamin D and Bone Health’ guidelines (ROS, 2018) for regular maintenance intake, providing 25μg of vitamin D3*. Alongside magnesium, calcium, zinc, plus four additional supporting nutrients.
Osteocare contains the preferred D3 form of Vitamin D. Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is the form of vitamin D that is produced by the skin on exposure to sunlight. D3 is the preferred form of vitamin D because it is the specific form made in the human body and therefore more effective than D2 which is found in some supplements.
Vitabiotics’ nutritional experts have formulated Osteocare Original with vitamin D3 derived from a natural vegan plant source (Algal).
Calcium plus co-factors
Osteocare Original provides 100% NRV (Nutrient Reference Value) of calcium carefully combined with co-factors including vitamin D, zinc and magnesium, all of which help to maintain normal bone health.
Calcium is important for everyone
Ensuring an adequate intake of calcium is vital for men and women of all ages, as evidence suggests that healthy practices early in life, including the adequate consumption of calcium and trace elements, contribute to normal bone health and optimal bone mineralisation. Peak bone mass, obtained during childhood and adolescent growth is known to be of major importance in maintaining bones later in life. The UK Department of Health recommends that everyone should consider taking a daily supplement containing vitamin D, particularly during autumn and winter.
Calcium is vital for older women
Both sexes lose bone mass during their lifetime but after the menopause women usually lose bone mass much faster than men.
Postmenopausal women have an increased risk of bone loss for three reasons:
- Bone mineral content tends to be lower in women than in men
- Dietary calcium intake may decrease with age
- The rate of bone loss accelerates at menopause
Have difficulty swallowing tablets?
This Original formula is also available in a chewable tablet for those who have difficulty with swallowing tablets. Osteocare Chewable provides the same levels of calcium, magnesium and zinc which contribute to the maintenance of normal bone health. Getting enough calcium is especially important for men and women over 50, during pregnancy and breast-feeding, as well as during and after the menopause.
Calcium intake guidelines
The Royal Osteoporosis Society recommends the following guidelines for calcium intake.
| Age | Suggested daily calcium intake |
| 0-12 months (non-breast-fed infants only) |
525 mg |
| 1-3 years | 350 mg |
| 4-6 years | 450 mg |
| 7-10 years | 550 mg |
| 11-18 years boys/girls | 1000 / 800 mg |
| 19+ years | 700 mg |
| Pregnant woman | 700 mg |
| Breastfeeding woman | 700 + 550 mg |
Based on the Department of Health Committee on the Medical Aspects of Food and Nutrition policy 1998.
Based on scientific research
The Osteocare formulation is based on the very latest international findings on the role of nutrients in normal bone health, as well as multiple large-scale scientific studies in the past 30 years.
*average per 2 tablets
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
Optimised for male fertility and reproduction, Wellman conception is specially formulated with nutrients to support normal spermatogenesis and testosterone levels in the blood. Wellman is also the UK’s No.1 men's supplement brand.
Wellman Conception
When couples decide to try for a family, it is not only women who should look after their diet and lifestyle in order to maintain their health and support conception.
Wellman Conception forms part of the Vitabiotics wellman range, the UK's number 1 men's supplement brand. Many men now recognise the importance of getting themselves in shape and adopting a healthier lifestyle when trying for a baby and Wellman Conception recognises that men have reproductive health needs of their own.
Wellman Conception has been developed to provide a comprehensive combination of vitamins and minerals and bio-active nutrients to help support all round health and vitality, as well as specific nutrients which have been chosen for their role in fertility and reproduction. One tablet should be taken daily as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, ideally three months before trying to conceive, while, at the same time, Pregnacare Conception has been specially designed for your partner, including vitamin B12, vitamin D and 400μg folic acid (vitamin B9).
Fertility and Reproduction
Wellman Conception is a comprehensive formulation with specific nutrients, including zinc which contributes to normal fertility and reproduction. Zinc and vitamin C also contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, an important consideration for healthy sperm production as sperm can be damaged by free radicals. These nutrients also help contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
Zinc is arguably one of the most important minerals for the male reproductive system as semen contains 100 times more zinc than is found in the blood. In fact each ejaculate contains around 0.5mg of zinc. Wellman Conception has been formulated to include 15mg of zinc.
Testosterone and Spermatogenesis
Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity, while zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood and selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis. Folate, iron, magnesium and vitamin B12 have a role in cell division, plus vitamin A, which has a role in the process of cell specialisation.
Health and Wellbeing
Vitamins A, C and D contribute to the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin B12 and B6 contribute to normal red blood cell formation and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Iron also contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin which carries oxygen and blood to the body's organs. Vitamins B12 and B6 are also needed to help maintain the normal functioning of the nervous system. The formula also includes other key nutrients; Peruvian Maca extract, Coenzyme Q10, Lycopene, Siberian Ginseng extract and Pine Bark extract.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
Specially formulated for women to help support a healthy conception when trying for a baby. Includes zinc which contributes to normal fertility and reproduction, along with nutrients that can play a role in helping to support female reproductive health. From Pregnacare - the UK’s No.1 pregnancy supplement brand.
Pregnacare Conception Tablets
The makers of Pregnacare, the UK's leading pregnancy supplement brand, have developed Pregnacare Conception specially formulated to help support a healthy conception for women who are trying for a baby. Based on latest scientific research using Pregnacare, the new improved Conception formula includes 20µg Vitamin D†
Expert nutrition for when trying for a baby
Now you have decided to try for a baby, you want to prepare your body and ensure you have a healthy diet and lifestyle to maximise your chances of conception. Pregnacare Conception formula has been specially formulated on the basis of worldwide studies showing that certain nutrients can play an important role in helping to build and safeguard nutritional stores ready for pregnancy and support good reproductive health.
Pregnacare Conception provides a carefully balanced comprehensive formulation of micronutrients including the specific nutrients Inositol, Coenzyme Q10 , N-acetyl Cysteine and selenium. The formula also includes vitamin B12 and folic acid at 400µg, the exact level recommended by the Department of Health.
Ideal for all women to help build nutritional stores before conception.
Nutrient formula free from drugs & hormones.
The formula includes key nutritional elements:
Recommended folic acid level
Pregnacare Conception provides 400µg folic acid, the exact level recommended by the Department of Health for all women who are trying to conceive. Supplemental folic acid intake increases maternal folate status*. Low maternal folate status is a risk factor in the development of neural tube defects in the developing foetus. As well as playing a role in the process of cell division, folic acid also contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
Female reproductive health
Certain nutrients can play a role in helping support reproductive health in women. Pregnacare Conception includes zinc which contributes to normal fertility and reproduction whilst vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity. The formula also includes vitamin B12, iron, magnesium and 20µg vitamin D which have a role in the process of cell division.
All-round nutritional support
Pregnacare Conception provides all round support with additional nutrients including biotin & copper which contribute to normal energy release and iron which contributes to the normal function of the immune system & normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin. Vitamins B6 & B12 are also important to help maintain the normal functioning of the nervous system. The formula also includes other key nutrients; Coenzyme Q10, Inositol, N-Acetyl Cysteine and Betacarotene.
The Monthly Cycle & Conception
Did you know that some women can experience irregular cycles when coming off the contraceptive pill, which can last up to six months? The menstrual cycle can also be disturbed by weight loss, weight gain, excessive amount of exercise, physical or emotional upset.
Some women have reported a delay in their monthly cycle while using this product. If you experience a delay or change in your monthly cycle, this may not necessarily mean you are pregnant and it is advised to take a pregnancy test and speak to your doctor or health professional.
Pregnacare Conception is a nutrient based, scientifically researched formula without any drugs or hormones. It contains no ingredients known to cause irregularity in the monthly cycle.
*The beneficial effect is obtained with a supplemental folic acid daily intake of 400µg for at least one month before and up to three months after conception.
† Alhomaid, R., Mulhern, M., Cassidy, L., Laird, E., Healy, M., Strain, S., Livingstone MBE, Parker MJ & McCann, M. (2020). Effect of vitamin D supplementation on vitamin D status in pregnant women: Findings from the MO-VITD study. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 79(OCE2), E99.
Alhomaid, R., Mulhern, M., Cassidy, L., Laird, E., Healy, M., Strain, S., Livingstone, B., Parker, M., &. McCann, M. (2020). The association between maternal body weight and vitamin D status in early pregnancy: Findings from the MO-VITD study. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 79(OCE2), E586.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
Ultra Omega-3 capsules provide a rich source of essential fatty acids.
Each 3-in-1 capsule provides specially selected oils:
Plus vitamin E, which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress and also helps to protect the high purity oil.
Ultra Omega 3-6-9 Capsules
Ultra Fish Oils is a range of premium grade fish oils designed to meet the highest quality and purity standards appealing to those who are looking for the best marine oils available. Ultra Omega 3·6·9 capsules, a unique 3-in-1 formula providing the benefits of Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 all in one capsule. These beneficial EFA's (Essential Fatty Acids) are sourced from Blackcurrant and Pumpkin seed oils, Omega-3 Fish Oil and Olive Oil.
Each 3-in-1 Ultra Omega 3·6·9 capsule provides:
Omega-3: from high purity fish oil
Omega-6: from Blackcurrant Seed Oil & Pumpkin Seed Oil
Omega-9: from Olive Oil (European Pharmacopoeia quality grade)
Ultra Fish Oils provide a rich source of the essential fatty acids DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) to help maintain health and wellbeing. EPA and DHA are classed as essential fatty acids because they cannot be made efficiently by the body and must be obtained through the diet.
Our Purity & Quality Guarantee
Vitabiotics products are renowned for their quality. The fish oil undergoes a rigorous purification process, including multiple distillation and extra filtration stages, to ensure the highest purity oil. Each batch is rigorously tested, certified and fully compliant with stringent EC and WHO rules on environmental pollutants. This means you can be sure of the cleanest, highest quality standards, free from contaminants such as mercury, dioxins and PCB's.
From Sustainable fisheries
The Omega-3 fish oil used in Ultra Omega 3·6·9 is composed of high quality triglycerides, sourced from small fatty fish including sardines and anchovies. Fishing never occurs in peak spawning seasons, and approved fishing methods ensure a minimum fish size so that smaller, younger fish may escape.
†A beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA.
‡A beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA and EPA.
Food supplements must not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. As with other food supplements, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using if you are under medical supervision, pregnant, breast-feeding, have epilepsy, suffer from food allergies, or are allergic to any of the ingredients. Not suitable for children. This product contains Omega-3. Those taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) should consult their doctor before using this product.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
Ultra Vitamin D3* 1000 IU (25µg)
Optimum Strength Vitamin D3 Tablets
Ultra Vitamin D provides optimum strength vitamin D, a nutrient that plays a truly remarkable role in the body and is important for many areas of health. It not only contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth but is also known for its role in supporting normal function of the immune system, normal cell division and normal muscle function.
Vitamin D is synthesized by the body on exposure to sunlight. However, many areas of the world receive insufficient sunlight and even in sunny areas, many choose to limit their exposure due to the negative health effects of excessive exposure to the sun's UV rays. These factors have led to widespread low vitamin D levels in many parts of the world.
Many national governments now recommend vitamin D supplementation for the entire population, due to the many benefits of this key nutrient. The UK Department of Health recommends that everyone (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) should consider taking a daily supplement containing vitamin D especially during the autumn and winter.
What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin found in foods such as mushrooms, oily fish, butter and egg yolk. Vitamin D has functions and benefits that are probably more wide ranging than any other vitamin.
There has been huge renewed interest in vitamin D recently, with new global research showing that the health benefits of this nutrient stretch beyond bone health. There is increasing evidence for the beneficial effects from dietary vitamin D which has shown benefits for its contribution to:
Normal function of the immune system
Maintenance of normal bones and teeth
Normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus
Normal muscle function
Normal blood calcium levels
The process of cell division
For adults over the age of 60, it has also been shown that a daily vitamin D intake of 20µg or more from all sources helps to reduce the risk of falling associated with postural instability and muscle weakness. Falling is a risk factor for bone fractures among men and women 60 years of age and older.
D3 the preferred bioactive form
Ultra Vitamin D provides effective levels of the preferred form of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Ultra Vitamin D provides British Pharmacopoeia quality vitamin D3. D3 is the preferred form of vitamin D because it is the specific form made in the human body and therefore more effective than D2 which is found in some supplements.
Vitamin D - the sunshine vitamin
While our bodies manufacture vitamin D on exposure to sunshine, the levels in many countries is so weak during the winter months that our body makes little or none at all, meaning that dietary supplements are often the best way to safeguard intakes of vitamin D. Many populations, including the majority of those in Europe, require an additional dietary source of vitamin D to achieve and maintain an adequate status of this important vitamin.
In addition, the body does not generate vitamin D when sitting behind a glass window, whether in your car or at home, because these UV rays cannot penetrate glass to generate vitamin D in the skin. Sunscreens, even weak ones, while essential to protect the skin, can affect the body's ability to generate vital vitamin D.
Vitamin D and the diet and health benefits
Vitamin D is naturally present in some foods (e.g. oily fish such as herring, sardines, fish liver oils, eggs, butter) and in a few foods that are fortified (e.g. margarine, some cereals, some yoghurts). Vitamin D is fat soluble, therefore advice to eat lower fat diets may contribute to reduced intakes from foods and hence dietary supplementation may be needed. In the UK, an average diet provides 3-4 µg of vitamin D per day and only a little more if oily fish is consumed.
There are several reasons why vitamin D supplementation may be especially recommended, including:
Government health advice to reduce sun exposure which can mean less Vitamin D is produced naturally by the body.
Reduced sun exposure in some groups of the population e.g. older people, those who cover their skin, certain occupations, medical reasons and those with darker skin tones (as greater skin melanin content can reduce the skin's production of vitamin D).
Increased requirement at certain life stages e.g. the elderly population, whose skin may not be able to synthesise vitamin D as effectively.
Those with increased dietary intolerances (e.g. lactose and dairy) or allergies.
People who are on a diet.
*Ultra Vitamin D provides D3, which is preferred form of vitamin D.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
Drop a little extra iron into your diet with Feroglobin Fizz – iron and supporting nutrients in a light, effervescent formula that dissolves into water.
Feroglobin Fizz
Effervescent Iron Formula
Feroglobin Fizz is a gentle iron supplement with supporting nutrients in an effervescent formula that makes a refreshing, orange flavoured drink. It is ideal for those who prefer an alternative to capsules.
Red Blood Cells And Haemoglobin
Iron is a vital mineral and contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells, haemoglobin, and normal oxygen transport in the body. Feroglobin Fizz has a unique formulation that delivers iron in liquid form and avoids excessive levels, so is gentle on the stomach.
Reducing Tiredness And Fatigue
As well as being important for blood formation, iron together with nutrients such as vitamins B6, B12 and C contribute to normal energy release, and help to reduce tiredness and fatigue. Vitamin C also increases iron absorption, while copper supports normal iron transport in the body.
General Wellbeing
Alongside zinc, iron also contributes to normal cognitive function, while vitamins C, B6, B12 and folic acid contribute to normal psychological function. Feroglobin Fizz is recommended to be taken once daily, and provides iron, vitamin C, B6, B12, folic acid and copper which all contribute to normal functioning of the immune system.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
The most optimal and comprehensive pregnancy supplement, with L-methylfolate, a more advanced and easily absorbed form of folic acid.
Specially formulated by experts, Pregnacare Max is ideal for mums-to-be who want the maximum nutritional support during pregnancy.
Pregnacare Max
The ultimate support in the Pregnacare range
Pregnacare Max offers the ultimate formula in the range for mums-to-be who want the maximum nutritional support from Pregnacare. This advanced formula helps to safeguard daily intake of important nutrients during pregnancy. The dual pack provides 400µg folic acid the exact level recommended by the UK Department of Health, incorporating the special, readily bioavailable form L-Methylfolate. Supplemental folic acid intake increases maternal folate status*. Low maternal folate status is a risk factor in the development of neural tube defects in the developing foetus.
It includes other essential vitamins and minerals, including 10µg vitamin D as advised by the UK Department of Health during pregnancy and breast-feeding and 500mg calcium. The pack also contains a 300mg Omega-3 DHA capsule. Maternal intake of DHA supports normal foetal brain and eye development**. Pregnacare Max tablets have been carefully formulated by experts to safeguard nutritional requirements during all of pregnancy.
It is important to follow the directions and take the recommended TWO Pregnacare Max tablets per day, to ensure that you obtain the recommended level of 400µg folate (folic acid).
Provides a daily intake of 10µg Vitamin D as recommended by the UK Department of Health for all pregnant and breast-feeding women.
Important: some pregnancy formulas do not include the exact 10µg vitamin D as advised by the UK Department of Health during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Produced in Britain to high GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) quality standards.
Plus High Purity Omega-3 capsule
Research increasingly shows the importance of essential fatty acids in the development of babies and infants. Each capsule provides 300mg DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), the level recommended by international experts†† (ISSFAL). Maternal intake of DHA contributes to normal foetal brain and eye development.**
High quality GMP grade fish oil, certified for sustainability by Friend of the Sea.
A special, carefully balanced range of nutrients for pregnancy
- Comprehensive formula
Special nutritional support with L-Methylfolate, a readily available form of Folic Acid.
- At recommended levels
Provides the UK Department of Health daily recommended levels of 400µg folic acid and 10µg vitamin D.
- Brain & eye development
With 300mg DHA to contribute to normal foetal brain and eye development**.
- Bone health
Includes 500mg calcium to help maintain normal bones and teeth with supporting nutrients, Vitamin D and Magnesium.
- Blood formation
Iron and vitamins B6 & B12 to help contribute to normal red blood cell formation.
- Supporting range of nutrients
Wide range of supporting micro-nutrients including Inositol, L-Arginine and Betacarotene.
††Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 18, No. 5, 487-489 (1999)
** A beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200mg DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids for adults.
This product is designed for women of child-bearing age.
*The beneficial effect is obtained with a supplemental folic acid daily intake of 400µg for at least one month before and up to three months after conception.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
Feroglobin Liquid
Gentle Iron To Help Support Your Haemoglobin And Red Blood Cells
Feroglobin Liquid is a delicious honey and orange flavour liquid iron formula with nutrients to help maintain health and vitality, including folate which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. It provides an organic form of iron citrate complex for improved absorption making it gentle on the stomach, along with B vitamins and supporting trace minerals, blended with honey and Swiss Alpine Malt.
Haemoglobin For Oxygen Transport
The formation of haemoglobin for red blood cells requires an adequate supply of iron and other co-factors in the diet. Haemoglobin carries oxygen to the brain, heart, muscles and to tissues throughout the body.
Feroglobin Liquid contains iron which contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin and normal oxygen transport in the body.
Feeling Tired?
This special combination also contains vitamin C which increases iron absorption, vitamins B6 & B12 which contribute to normal energy release plus iron and folate which contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Who May Need An Iron Supplement?
Feroglobin Liquids specific blood building nutrients are ideal whatever your age and may be of particular benefit for over 50s, athletes and women during menstruation or pregnancy. It is also suitable for children over 3 years.
Suitable for vegetarians - Feroglobin Liquid is approved by the vegetarian society
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
Support your bone health with added fizz. Osteocare Fizz turns scientific research on nutrition and bone health into a great-tasting orange flavoured drink.
Osteocare Fizz
Osteocare is the UK's no.1 calcium formula and has been scientifically developed on the basis of the very latest research to provide a rich source of calcium and co-factors including vitamin D which helps with the normal absorption of calcium by the body.
Osteocare Fizz makes a convenient, great tasting orange flavour drink and is ideal for those who have difficulty with swallowing tablets.
Osteocare Fizz contains the preferred D3 form of Vitamin D. Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is the form of vitamin D that is produced by the skin on exposure to sunlight. D3 is the preferred form of vitamin D because it is the specific form made in the human body and therefore more effective than D2 which is found in some supplements.
Calcium plus co-factors
Osteocare Fizz provides 100% NRV (Nutrient Reference Value) of calcium (based on two tablets) carefully combined with co-factors including vitamin D, zinc and magnesium which help to maintain normal bone health.
Calcium is important for everyone
Ensuring an adequate intake of calcium is vital for men and women of all ages, as evidence suggests that healthy practices early in life, including the adequate consumption of calcium and trace elements, contribute to normal bone health and optimal bone mineralisation. Peak bone mass, obtained during childhood and adolescent growth is known to be of major importance in maintaining bones later in life. The UK Department of Health recommends that everyone should consider taking a daily supplement containing of vitamin D, particularly during autumn and winter.
Calcium is vital for older women
Both sexes lose bone mass during their lifetime but after the menopause women usually lose bone mass much faster than men.
Postmenopausal women have an increased risk of bone loss for three reasons:
- Bone mineral content tends to be lower in women than in men
- Dietary calcium intake may decrease with age
- The rate of bone loss accelerates at menopause
Calcium intake guidelines
The Royal Osteoperosis Society (ROS) recommends the following guidelines for calcium intake
| Age | Suggested daily calcium intake |
| 0-12 months (non-breast-fed infants only) |
525 mg |
| 1-3 years | 350 mg |
| 4-6 years | 450 mg |
| 7-10 years | 550 mg |
| 11-18 years boys/girls | 1000 / 800 mg |
| 19+ years | 700 mg |
| Pregnant woman | 700 mg |
| Breastfeeding woman | 700 + 550 mg |
Based on the Department of Health Committee on the Medical Aspects of Food and Nutrition policy 1998.
Based on scientific research
The formulation is based on the very latest international findings on the role of nutrients in normal bone health, as well as multiple large-scale scientific studies in the past 30 years.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
Skin Radiance Time Defy ™
Perfectil Platinum Radiance
Our ultimate TimeDefy™ beauty supplement
We believe skin radiance comes from within. Perfectil Platinum Radiance has been developed by Vitabiotics, the experts who formulated Perfectil, the UK's number 1 selling, all round supplement for skin, hair and nails. Our in-depth understanding of the processes involved in skin nutrition has enabled us to develop Perfectil Platinum Radiance, our ultimate TimeDefy™ beauty formula, which is European Patent Protected.
Perfectil Platinum Radiance premium TimeDefy™ formula is a major advance in beauty nutrition. Optimum nutritional support for skin as the benefits are delivered via the bloodstream, so works 'from within'. This unique formula combines Bio-marine collagen and botanical extracts with specially selected micronutrients. It is designed to form part of your regular beauty routine to help support skin radiance. Its advanced formula contains a range of micro-nutrients to be taken daily, to complement your beauty routine.
European Patent Protected
Tested in High Level Beauty Research
The only beauty tablet in the world to be successfully tested in a high level study on skin quality and protection from harsh winter effects. Research conducted in France during the cold, dry winter months (Oct-April). Deterioration in skin micro-relief (fine lines), roughness and elasticity was significantly greater in the placebo group compared to Perfectil Platinum group.
DEPT. OF DERMATOLOGY University Hospital of St Jacques, Besançon, France
Ref: Clinical Interventions in Aging
Efficacy of micronutrient supplementation on skin aging and seasonal variation: a randomized, placebo-controlled double blind study. (Nov 2013)
How does Perfectil Platinum Radiance help maintain skin health?
Perfectil Platinum Radiances unique "cell renewal" formula provides Bio-marine collagen, Grape Seed, Pine Bark, Green Tea and Lycopene extracts plus Blackcurrant Seed oil, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Coenzyme Q10. It combines nutrients that contribute to collagen formation, cell protection and cell division.
Skin & collagen formation
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation, for the normal function of skin plus riboflavin (vit.B2), niacin (vit.B3) and biotin, which contribute to the maintenance of normal skin.
Cell division & protection
The most significant cause of premature skin ageing is sunlight (UV radiation) as well as pollution, smoking and the high levels of damaging free radicals that may be generated.
Vitamins E, C and riboflavin (vit. B2) contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
Vitamins D and B12, folic acid plus minerals iron, magnesium & zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal cell division.
All round nail & hair support
Selenium and zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal nails
Biotin which contributes to normal hair, and copper which contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
Comprehensive multivitamin formula
Perfectil Platinum Radiance specialist formula provides a cross-section of vitamins and minerals, acting as a complete multivitamin and so eliminating the need for separate supplements. With Perfectil Platinum Radiance there is no need to take an additional multivitamin. Two Perfectil Platinum Radiance tablets every day is recommended as an essential part of your daily routine.
The three stages of skin ageing:
| Age | Appearance | Age related changes |
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| 25-45 |
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This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
*Based on a OnePoll survey of 500 beauty supplement buyers.
Cardioace has been scientifically developed to help safeguard your daily nutritional intake to support all round health, with specific nutrients which contribute to the normal function of the heart and circulation.
Cardioace Original
Did you know your heart is perhaps the body's hardest working organ? So it makes sense to give it the nutritional support it needs. Beating more than 2.5 billion times during an average lifetime, it deserves to be looked after.
Cardioace has been scientifically developed to help safeguard your diet. It provides a unique combination of specific nutrients, which help to support cardiovascular health including thiamin (vit. B1), which contributes to the normal function of the heart and Garlic extract which contributes to normal circulation.
Normal Homocysteine metabolism
As well as thiamin (vit. B1), which contributes to the normal function of the heart, vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid have been included in Cardioace to help maintain normal homocysteine metabolism. Analysis has revealed that high levels of homocysteine are a strong independent factor in heart health, accounting for as much as 10% of the combined influence of all known factors in heart health. Folic acid also contributes to normal blood cell formation.
Nutrients For Heart Health
Includes Magnesium
Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function and also contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
Includes Garlic
Garlic is one of the most widely used and oldest botanicals. Cardioace provides Garlic extract which contributes to normal circulation.
Cell Protection
Vitamin E and C plus minerals zinc and selenium contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Vegetarian Flaxseed Oil
The Cardioace formulation includes flaxseed oil, another source of both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Based On The Latest Research
The cardioace formulation is based on the very latest international findings on the role of nutrients in normal heart health, as well as numerous studies over the past 20 years. Backed up by almost 200 key references, Cardioace was developed with the help of leading scientists and with original input from a University Department of Nutritional Science.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professionals regarding any medical condition.
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