Sarma-Com Vita FX Women's Daily 60 caps

Vitamin A (retinol, beta-carotene)

Vitamin A is needed for vision, immune function and skin. EFSA set population reference intakes of 750 µg retinol equivalents a day for men and 650 µg for women¹. Beta-carotene is a plant precursor the body converts to vitamin A.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin needed for collagen formation, immune function and iron absorption. EFSA set population reference intakes of 110 mg a day for men and 95 mg a day for women².

Vitamin E (α-tocopherol)

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant. EFSA set adequate intakes of 13 mg a day for men and 11 mg a day for women, as α-tocopherol³. Vitamin E TPGS is a water-soluble form used as an ingredient and absorption enhancer.

Vitamin K (K1 / K2, menaquinone)

Vitamin K is needed for blood clotting and for proteins involved in bone metabolism. It exists as phylloquinone (K1, from leafy vegetables) and menaquinones (K2, such as MK-7)⁴.

Folate (folic acid, methylfolate)

Folate is a B vitamin needed for cell division and red blood cell formation. EFSA derived a population reference intake from biomarkers of folate status⁵.

Boron

Boron is a trace element found in fruit, vegetables and nuts. It is not established as essential for humans.

Calcium

Calcium is the main mineral of bones and teeth and is needed for muscle and nerve function. EFSA based its adult reference values on calcium balance studies⁶.

Iodine (iodide)

Iodine is essential for thyroid hormones. EFSA set an adequate intake of 150 µg a day for adults and 200 µg during pregnancy⁷.

Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of enzyme reactions, including energy metabolism, muscle contraction and nerve function⁸.

EFSA set adequate intakes of 350 mg a day for men and 300 mg a day for women, from all sources⁹. Supplements supply magnesium bound to different partners, such as oxide, citrate or glycinate. Labels should state the amount of elemental magnesium, which is lower than the weight of the compound.

Copper

Copper is an essential trace element for enzymes involved in iron metabolism, connective tissue and antioxidant defence. EFSA set adequate intakes for adults based on observed intakes in the EU¹⁰.

Vitamin A (retinol, beta-carotene)

Authorised EU claims include that vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision, skin and immune function¹¹.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Authorised EU claims include that vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation, normal immune function, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and increased iron absorption¹¹.

Vitamin E (α-tocopherol)

The EU authorises the claim that vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress¹¹. Benefits of high-dose supplements beyond meeting needs are not established.

Vitamin K (K1 / K2, menaquinone)

Authorised EU claims include that vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting and to the maintenance of normal bones¹¹.

Folate (folic acid, methylfolate)

Authorised EU claims include that folate contributes to normal blood formation, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and maternal tissue growth during pregnancy¹¹.

Boron

A small study reported increased free testosterone after one week of boron supplementation¹². Larger controlled trials are lacking.

Calcium

Authorised EU claims include that calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth and contributes to normal muscle function¹¹.

Iodine (iodide)

Authorised EU claims include that iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function¹¹.

Magnesium

Authorised EU claims include that magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to normal muscle function and to normal functioning of the nervous system, for foods that are a source of magnesium¹¹.

For exercise performance, a review found that supplementation may help people with low magnesium status or older adults, but found no clear benefit in people who already have enough magnesium¹³.

Copper

Authorised EU claims include that copper contributes to normal connective tissue, normal iron transport and the protection of cells from oxidative stress¹¹.

Vitamin A (retinol, beta-carotene)

Benefits beyond meeting needs are not established.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Intakes above needs are largely excreted; extra benefit from high doses is not established.

Vitamin E (α-tocopherol)

Most people in the EU meet their needs from food³.

Vitamin K (K1 / K2, menaquinone)

Evidence that extra vitamin K improves bone or heart outcomes in people who are not deficient is limited.

Folate (folic acid, methylfolate)

Extra benefit beyond adequate status is not established, except for women planning pregnancy.

Boron

The evidence comes from very small studies¹².

Calcium

Benefits beyond adequate intake are not established.

Iodine (iodide)

Benefits beyond adequate intake are not established.

Magnesium

Many studies on magnesium and health are observational or involve people with low magnesium status, so their findings do not show that extra magnesium helps people who are not deficient¹³⁸.

Copper

Supplements are mainly used to balance high zinc intakes.

• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
• Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
• Keep out of the reach of young children.

Vitamin A (retinol, beta-carotene)

The EU Scientific Committee on Food set a tolerable upper intake level of 3000 µg of preformed vitamin A (retinol) a day for adults¹⁴. High intakes are harmful in pregnancy. High-dose beta-carotene supplements are not advised for smokers.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

No tolerable upper intake level has been set; high doses can cause digestive upset. People with a history of kidney stones or iron overload should ask a doctor before taking high doses.

Vitamin E (α-tocopherol)

The EU Scientific Committee on Food set a tolerable upper intake level of 300 mg a day for adults¹⁴. High doses may increase bleeding risk in people taking anticoagulants.

Vitamin K (K1 / K2, menaquinone)

People taking warfarin or other vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants must not start or change vitamin K supplements without medical advice, because vitamin K counteracts these medicines.

Folate (folic acid, methylfolate)

The EU Scientific Committee on Food set an upper level of 1000 µg a day for folic acid from supplements and fortified foods, because high intakes can mask vitamin B12 deficiency¹⁴.

Boron

EFSA set a tolerable upper intake level of 10 mg of boron a day for adults¹⁴.

Calcium

The EU Scientific Committee on Food set an upper level of 2500 mg a day from all sources¹⁴.

Iodine (iodide)

The EU Scientific Committee on Food set an upper level of 600 µg a day for adults¹⁴. People with thyroid disease should only take iodine supplements on medical advice.

Magnesium

The EU Scientific Committee on Food set a tolerable upper intake level of 250 mg a day for magnesium from supplements and fortified foods (readily dissociable salts and compounds such as magnesium oxide), based on mild, reversible diarrhoea as the most sensitive effect. Magnesium in normal food is not included¹⁴.

People with impaired kidney function can accumulate magnesium and should only supplement under medical advice. Magnesium can reduce the absorption of some antibiotics and osteoporosis medicines, so separate them by several hours or ask a pharmacist⁸.

Copper

The EU Scientific Committee on Food set an upper level of 5 mg a day for adults¹⁴.

Sold as a food supplement. No health claims are made for this product.

Vitamin A (retinol, beta-carotene)

It is a permitted nutrient in EU food supplements¹⁵; authorised claims may only be used in their approved wording¹¹.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

It is a permitted nutrient in EU food supplements¹⁵; authorised claims may only be used in their approved wording and when the product is at least a source of the nutrient¹¹.

Vitamin E (α-tocopherol)

It is a permitted nutrient in EU food supplements¹⁵; authorised claims may only be used in their approved wording and when the product is at least a source of the nutrient¹¹.

Vitamin K (K1 / K2, menaquinone)

It is a permitted nutrient in EU food supplements¹⁵; authorised claims may only be used in their approved wording and when the product is at least a source of the nutrient¹¹.

Folate (folic acid, methylfolate)

It is a permitted nutrient in EU food supplements¹⁵; authorised claims may only be used in their approved wording¹¹.

Boron

Boron is permitted as a mineral in EU food supplements¹⁵. No health claim for boron is authorised¹¹.

Calcium

It is a permitted nutrient in EU food supplements¹⁵; authorised claims may only be used in their approved wording¹¹.

Iodine (iodide)

It is a permitted nutrient in EU food supplements¹⁵; authorised claims may only be used in their approved wording¹¹.

Magnesium

Magnesium is a permitted mineral in EU food supplements¹⁵. Authorised claims may only be used in their approved wording¹¹.

Copper

It is a permitted nutrient in EU food supplements¹⁵; authorised claims may only be used in their approved wording¹¹.