Once A Day Mechanism of Action

Why do people need nutrients: Once A Day formulation contains a comprehensive formulation of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and other micro-nutrients required to maintain long-term good health and fitness.
The role and dietary source of different vitamins & minerals present in "Once A Day" are given as follows.
Vitamins: Thiamine (B₁): For proper function of heart, nervous system and muscles.
Natural Source: Brazil nuts, brown rice, wholemeal bread.
Riboflavin (B₂): For healthy skin, hair and nails.
Natural Source: Lamb's liver, kidney, heart, Marmite.
Niacin: Helps to maintain a healthy nervous system and skin.
Natural Source: Lamb's liver, peanuts, chicken.
Pyridoxine (B₆): Maintains healthy skin and hormone balance. Many women like to take it around the time of menstruation.
Natural Source: Marmite, herrings, bananas.
Cyanocobalamin (B₁₂): Regulates healthy blood cells. Missing in the vegan diet and sometimes difficult to obtain in the vegetarian diet.
Natural Source: Tinned salmon, lamb, eggs.
Folacin (Folic Acid): Helps to maintain the normal development of the neural tube. The Chief Medical Officer recommends that all women trying to conceive supplement with folic acid until the 12th week of pregnancy.
Natural Source: Lamb's kidneys, spinach, Brussel sprouts.
Vitamin D: Aids absorption of calcium from the diet. Aids use of potassium and phosphorus required for healthy bones. Maintenance of healthy bones and teeth especially in childhood.
Natural Source: Cod liver oil, herring, kippers, salmon.
Biotin: Plays a role in the metabolism of amino acids.
Natural Source: Wholemeal bread, corn.
Pantothenic Acid: Aids production of energy.
Natural Source: Nuts, wheat, bran, eggs, soya flour.
Vitamin K: Vitamin K is an essential cofactor in the hepatic synthesis of prothrombin and other blood clotting factors.
Natural Source: Cabbage, spinach, beef liver, cow's milk, egg yolk and some cereals.
Antioxidant Vitamins: Antioxidants help to maintain a healthy immune system. Beta carotene, Vitamins C and E are highly effective antioxidants.
Vitamin A: Helps to maintain healthy skin, teeth, bones, hair, nails and vision. Encourages cell division for normal growth.
Natural Source: Lamb's liver, spinach, carrots, cheddar cheese.
Beta Carotene: Protects the body against cancer and a type of eye disease called muscular degeneration. Converted by the body into vitamin A, as and when required. Beta carotene helps protect body cells from free radicals.
Natural Source: Lamb's liver, spinach, carrots, cheddar cheese.
Vitamin C: Maintenance of healthy skin, gums, bones, teeth and blood vessels. Helps absorption of iron from food. Assists in the uptake of iron.
Natural Source: Oranges, Brussel sprouts, honeydew melon, green peppers.
Vitamin E: Helps to protect the body against heart diseases, tissues and immune system against the damaging effects of free radicals.
Natural Source: Peanuts, tuna, spinach.
Minerals: Calcium: With phosphorus, maintains strong and healthy bones, nails and teeth. Vitamin D aids absorption of calcium.
Natural Source: Cheddar cheese, yogurt, milk, sardines, pilchards, white flour.
Iron: Necessary for keeping blood healthy and for the production of red blood cells.
Natural Source: Liver, kidney, red meat, eggs, spinach, cereals.
Iodine: Helps to maintain a healthy body. Required for the synthesis of the thyroid hormone which controls our metabolic rate.
Natural Source: Seafood, dairy products, grain, cereals, poultry, salt.
Phosphorous: Present in bones as a calcium salt.
Natural Source: Dairy products, canned fish, meat, poultry.
Magnesium: Plays a role in skeleton development. Maintains healthy nerve and muscle membranes.
Natural Source: Soya beans, nuts, pasta, seafood, green vegetables.
Zinc: Present in all body tissues. Plays a role in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, energy and lipids. Helps to maintain healthy teeth, bones and skin.
Natural Source: Oysters, beef, pork, dairy products, green vegetables.
Copper: Copper is an essential trace element and acts as a catalyst in enzyme systems which performs vital cellular functions.
Natural Source: Sesame seeds, cashew nuts and lobster.
Chromium: Chromium is an essential trace element involved in carbohydrate metabolism.
Natural Source: Brewer's yeast, meat, whole grains & nuts.
Chloride: Chloride is a relatively inert ion in body fluids and seems in general to balance the anions and cations. This balance is maintained by the kidney. It is necessary to maintain this level by adequate intake of chloride in order to avoid alkalosis.
Natural Source: sea weeds, tomatoes, lettuce, olives.
Manganese: Manganese is an essential trace element and acts as a catalyst in enzyme systems which performs vital cellular functions.
Natural Source: Bran (rice & oat), pumpkin, sunflower seeds.
Molybdenum: Molybdenum is an essential trace element and act as a catalyst in enzyme systems which performs vital cellular functions.
Natural Source: Black beans, walnuts, lentils.
Selenium: Selenium is an essential trace element and is an integral part of the enzyme system glutathione peroxidase. This enzyme protects intra cellular structures against oxidative damage. Selenium is present in foods mainly as the amino acids.
Natural Source: Lamb's liver, fish, sunflower seeds, bran (wheat, rice & oat).
Potassium: Potassium is the predominant intra cellular cation. Disorders of potassium homeostasis are particularly evident because of the vital role that the ion assumes in the maintenance of electrical exciteability of nerve & muscle. Potassium plays an important role in the genesis and correction of imbalances of acid base metabolism.
Natural Source: Bananas, white beans, spinach, yogurt, avocados, mushrooms.
What is RDA's: RDA stands for "Recommended Daily Allowance". This is the average amount recommended to ensure that most people receive sufficient nutrients. They are European Community figures.
Why Take a Multimineral-Multivitamin Daily Supplement: All essential nutrients cannot be obtained by routine meals resulting in deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body.
Nutritionists recommended that patients eat at least 5 portions (about 1 lb) of fruit and vegetables every day, not including potatoes. This is often difficult to attain in the daily meals.
Why Take Balanced Formula Once A Day Multimineral-Multivitamin Tablets: Balanced Formula Once A Day is formulated to address dietary deficiency vitamins and minerals in the day to day life.
Once A Day contains comprehensive vitamins and minerals required by the body making it the choice of the daily supplement. By taking one tablet daily the patient can ensure that the patient is getting a complete balance of vitamins and minerals every day to complement the eating habits and to help maintain long-term good health.
Every time the patient hears about a "new" vitamin or mineral just check the Once A Day label and the patient can be assured that it is already included in the supplement.
What are Antioxidants: Antioxidant nutrients are important to the body. They protect against molecular damage which can be caused by an excess presence of free radicals. Exposure to car exhausts, the sun's UV rays, cigarette smoke, excess alcohol or eating a poor diet can lead to an accumulation of free radicals in the bloodstream.
Research suggests antioxidant such as Vitamin A, C and E can help to protect against such damage by mopping up the free radicals.
Once A Day helps to safeguard the body's supply of these important nutrients.