Multivita DONNA

Yamamoto® Research’s Multivita DONNA is a complete food supplement containing vitamins, minerals and micronutrients specially designed to support the well-being of adult women of all ages. It features over 26+ active ingredients and is enhanced by the addition of antioxidants, such as Lutein and CoenzymeQ10, and specific nutritional factors, such as SAMe and Hyaluronic Acid. The on-going research carried out by Yamamoto Nutrition's R&D team has made it possible to include more than 26 ingredients in a single capsule.

Although vitamins and minerals are present in our daily diet, it can be difficult to monitor the exact amount of nutrients taken in each day. Furthermore, due to the reduction of micronutrients in agricultural soils, the food we eat often does not provide enough nutrients. Therefore, choosing a high-quality multivitamin/multimineral supplement can help prevent deficiencies and illnesses by ensuring a quick and easy supply of essential vitamins and minerals.

It is also important to provide the specific micronutrients required for female health. This is why Multivita DONNA provides folic acid (vitamin B9), vitamin B6 and vitaminB12, which favour normal homocysteine metabolism. Folic acid also contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen, which is useful for physiological blood vessel and skin function, while vitamins B1 (thiamine), B12 (cobalamin) and B3 (niacin) facilitate normal psychological function and normal nervous system function.

Multivita DONNA is also indicated as an aid for maintaining the health of hair (thanks to its biotin content) and nails (thanks to zinc and selenium), for normal skin and hair pigmentation (effect of copper) and for protecting cells against oxidative stress (thanks to vitamin E, manganese and selenium). The formula also contains SAMe, a natural compound used to enhance the effects of serotonin and dopamine, and therefore useful for regulating mood tone, inducing relaxation, and stimulating memory and attention. The addition of Lutein, a substance of plant origin known for its antioxidant and sight-protecting properties, helps prevent oxidative eye diseases such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Its activity in counteracting the formation of free radicals also makes it a key molecule in the anti-aging field, where it is able to slow down the oxidative processes responsible for the ageing of organs and tissues.

The formula of Multivita also includes added Coenzyme Q10, which helps the cells to replenish their energy supply and has an antioxidant action, and Hyaluronic Acid, a fundamental component of connective tissues that gives the skin firmness and strength.

But what exactly does Multivita DONNA contain?

Beta-carotene (pre-vitamin A), Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folic acid, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Pantothenic acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Chromium, Iodine, Lutein, Coenzyme Q10, S-adenosylmethionine and Hyaluronic acid.

What are all these vitamins and minerals for?

Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients, i.e. substances that the body needs in small amounts; however, although our bodies need only small amounts of vitamins and minerals, the effects of these molecules on health are by no means micro. In actual fact, they are what the body uses to perform almost all its tasks, from regulating the heartbeat to DNA and protein synthesis.

A multimineral/multivitamin supplement is therefore an excellent investment for supporting our well-being and maintaining optimal health.

Multivita DONNA is also formulated with all the specific micronutrients needed to ensure the well-being of women during adulthood.

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