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About this active substance

Vitamins and minerals are essential substances for the optimal functioning of the body, being involved in numerous biological processes such as metabolism, immunity, bone health, and energy production. They are primarily obtained from the diet but can also be taken as supplements, depending on individual needs.

Vitamins are classified into two categories:
- Water-soluble: B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12) and vitamin C, which dissolve in water and are not stored in the body, requiring a constant intake.
- Fat-soluble: Vitamins A, D, E, and K, which dissolve in fats and can be stored in the liver and tissues.

Minerals are classified into:
- Macrominerals: Calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, sulfur.
- Trace elements: Iron, zinc, copper, iodine, selenium, manganese, chromium, molybdenum.

These substances are essential for:
- Energy metabolism (e.g., B vitamins and magnesium).
- Bone and teeth health (calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus).
- Immune system function (vitamin C, zinc, selenium).
- Hemoglobin production (iron, vitamin B12, folic acid).

Deficiencies in vitamins and minerals can lead to health problems such as anemia, osteoporosis, fatigue, weakened immunity, or neurological disorders.

Vitamin and mineral supplements should be taken with caution, as recommended by a doctor, because excess intake can cause adverse effects, such as hypervitaminosis (for fat-soluble vitamins) or mineral toxicity (e.g., excess iron or zinc).