TerraVIT Plus Multi-vitamin Product Information

TerraVit Plus Multi-mineral Vitamin Supplement

Contains Iron Ferrochel Amino Acid chelated Mineral, Zinc Glycinate Amino Acid Chelated Mineral, Magnesium Glycinate Amino Acid Chelated Mineral, Manganese Glycinate Amino Acid Chelated Mineral, Copper Glycinate Amino Acid Chelated Mineral Selenium Amino Acid Chelated Mineral Complex, Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelated

Mineral Complex, Vitamin A Palmitate Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Acetate Tocopherol) Vitamin D3 and Bioflavonoid Complex which is necessary for the maintenance of good health and vitality.

Iron Ferrochel Bis-Glycinate Acid Chelated Mineral is well Absorbed, Regulated and Utilized by the body without any interference from other Mineral Compounds or the diet. The composition in the TerraVIT PLUS Multimineral Vitamin Supplement advances improvement in health and ameliorating iron deficiency, iron deficiency anaemia, causal through several physiological and biological conditions without masking and or disguising Folate deficiency and Vitamin B12 deficiency. In addition, the combination of ingredients assists with the healthy formation of red blood cells.

Iron is important for the formation of haemoglobin which carries oxygen to all body cells. The red corpuscles of the blood need iron for their formation. Growing children and menstruating woman and pregnant woman require more iron than other population groups. Iron aids in energy production and cell diffusion whilst helping the immune and

central nervous system function optimally. Iron is of great importance in human nutrition. The adult human body contains between 3 – 4 g of iron of which 60 – 70% is present in the blood as circulating iron and the rest 1 – 1.5 g as storage iron. Each gram of haemoglobin contains approximately 3.34 mg of iron.

Zinc Glycinate Amino Acid Chelated Mineral: Is well Absorbed, Regulated and Utilized by the body without any interference from other Mineral Compounds or the diet. Zinc plays an important role in Glucose Metabolism, Cellular Reproduction and Repair and is beneficial for Wound Healing, Vision and Neurotransmission. Zinc assists the immune function and defence against free radical damage and is also known to assist with retarding inflammation, infection and stress whilst maintaining hormone balance, decreasing oxidative stress and incidence of infection. Zinc supports Prostate function in males.

Zinc is an essential trace element necessary for humans, plants animals and microorganisms. Zinc is found in nearly 100 specific enzymes serves as structural ions in transcription factors and is stored and transferred in metallothioneins. It is typically the second most abundant transition metal in organisms after iron and it is the only metal which appears in all enzyme classes.

Magnesium Glycinate Amino Acid Chelated Mineral: Magnesium Glycinate is well Absorbed, Regulated and Utilized by the body without any interference from other Mineral Compounds or the diet. The inclusion of Magnesium Glycinate is to assist the body in optimizing its enzymatic processing, without any interference from any source of Calcium as is the case when inorganic Calcium is used in other Vitamin – Mineral blends. Unlike other Magnesium Oxides or Inorganic Magnesium Minerals the Amino Acid Mineral Magnesium is absorbed mainly in the Jejunum and not the Duodenum thus it is not subjected to the digestive acids of the stomach.

Magnesium is the 11th most abundant element by mass in the human body: its ions are essential to all living cells where they play a major role in manipulating important Biological Polyphosphate compounds like ATP, DNA and RNA. Hundreds of enzymes thus require Magnesium ions to function. Magnesium is a vital component of a healthy

human diet. Human Magnesium deficiency is relatively common, with only 32% of the population of the United States meeting RDA/RDI intake levels. Low levels of Magnesium in the body have been associated with the development of a number of human illnesses such as Asthma, Diabetes and Osteoporosis. Magnesium regulates the absorption of Calcium and is involved in the structural integrity of Bones and Teeth. If it is deficient in the bones, the bones may be dense but have poor Trabecular integrity and thus be brittle. Magnesium regulates the contractility of the heart muscle. It is concentrated 18 X greater in the heart muscle than in the blood stream. A decreased Magnesium level in the heart muscle may predispose an individual to Coronary Spasms. Magnesium has a relaxing effect on smooth muscle. It may be helpful in relaxing the smooth muscle of Bronchioles (assisting Asthma reduction) and the arterioles (lowering Blood Pressure).

Manganese Glycinate Amino Acid Chelated Mineral: The Human body contains approximately 10/mg of manganese, which is stored mainly in the liver and kidneys. In the human brain Manganese is bound to manganese metalloproteins most notably glutamine synthetase in astrocytes. Manganese (II) ions function as cofactors for a

number of enzymes in higher organisms, where they are essential in detoxification of superoxide free radicals. The element is a required trace mineral for all known living organisms and assists the body to utilize several key nutrients such as biotin, thiamine, ascorbic acid and choline, keeps bones strong and healthy, assists the body’ to synthesize fatty acids and cholesterol and maintain normal blood sugar levels. Manganese also promotes optimal thyroid gland function, maintain the health of nerves and protect cells from free radical damage.

Copper Glycinate Amino Acid Chelated Mineral: The adult human body contains between 80 – 150/mg of copper. The liver is the major location of stored copper, containing about 10% of the total-body content. Copper is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine. Zinc, Molybdenum and Vitamin C are strong antagonists of copper. The role of copper in maintaining cardiovascular health is well established. Copper is essential both for its role in Lysyl Oxidase, essential for the strength and integrity of the heart and blood vessels. With such a central role in cardiovascular health as well as both its role in antioxidant enzymes, Copper and Zinc Superoxide Dismutase and Ceruloplasmin. Copper deficiency may produce many of the abnormalities present in cardiovascular disease. Copper plays a vital role in the biosynthesis of bone and connective tissues and their maintenance.

Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelated Mineral: The human body contains approximately 0.07 mg of molybdenum per kilogram body weight. It occurs in higher concentrations in the liver and kidneys and in lower concentrations in the vertebrae. Molybdenum is also present within human tooth enamel and may help prevent its decay. The average daily intake of molybdenum varies between 0.12 and 0.24 mg, but it depends on the molybdenum content of the food source. Acute toxicity has not been seen in humans and the toxicity depends strongly on the chemical state. High levels of molybdenum can interfere with the body’s uptake of copper, producing copper deficiency. Molybdenum prevents plasma proteins from binding to copper and it also increases the amount of copper that is excreted in urine.

Selenium Amino Acid Chelated Mineral Complex: Is most well-established role as a component within the active site of the antioxidant enzyme, Glutathione Peroxidase. Glutathione Peroxidase helps prevent the generation of free radicals and decreases the risk of oxidative tissues, including the Kidney and its vascular components. Low Selenium intake and status if of concern during chronic renal failure, when dietary protein restrictions are necessary, because dietary selenium is primarily associated with protein. Depressed selenium status occurs frequently in renal patients and should be of concern because of the possible exacerbation of comorbid conditions. Oral selenium supplements have proven to be effective in improving the selenium status and immune function of renal patients while simultaneously decreasing the products of oxidative stress.

Selenium is an essential element involved primarily in enzymes that are antioxidants, three selenium containing enzymes are antioxidant peroxidase and a fourth selenium-containing enzyme is involved in thyroid hormone production. The prostate contains a selenium containing protein and semen contains relatively large amounts of

selenium. In combination with Vitamin E, selenium aids the production of antibodies and helps maintain a healthy heart, it also aids in the function of the pancreas, provides elasticity to tissues and helps cells defend themselves against damage from oxidation.

Vitamin A Palmitate: The most important function of Vitamin A is to maintain the functionality of the rod’s cells in the eyes. These cells are responsible for night vision. Vitamin A is also important for skin texture. Deficiency of Vitamin A causes a condition called Xeropthalmia or night blindness wherein the individual cannot see clearly in the

Dark.

Vitamin B Group: The B Vitamin Complex plays many important roles in the body. Vitamin B Complex improves the body’s resistance to stress. Aids in digestion, promotes good muscle tone, healthy skin, reduces muscle spasms, leg cramps, hand numbness and assists in regulating blood pressure. The B Vitamin Complex is involved in an

extremely large and important group of metabolic functions in the human body, such as energy production, Interco versions of one substance to another, detoxification, nerve transmission, blood formation, synthesis of proteins and fats, the production of steroid hormones, the maintenance of blood sugar levels, the maintenance of appetite, the toning of muscles etc. It is needed to counter the effects of stress, bolster the glands (especially the adrenal glands which become easily exhausted when subjected to stress) B Vitamin Complex is beneficial for healthy hair, skin and nails, red blood cells, antibody production, prevention of muscle cramps and spasms and elasticity of body tissue.