PRODUCT LITERATURE

The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Energy Metabolism and Well-Being

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Physicians are frequently confronted with patients complaining of fatigue, tiredness and low energy levels. In the absence of underlying disease, these symptoms could
be caused by a lack of vitamins and minerals. Certain risk groups like the elderly and pregnant women are wellrecognized. Our aim was, therefore, to find out if other, less well-established groups might also be at risk. Thus, the objectives of this review are: to describe the inter-relationship between micronutrients, energy metabolism and well-being; identify risk groups for inadequate micronutrient intake; and explore the role of micronutrient supplementation in these groups. A review of the literature identified an
important group at risk of inadequate micronutrient intake: young adults, often women, with a demanding lifestyle who are physically active and whose dietary behaviour is characterized by poor choices and/or regular dieting. Micronutrient supplementation can alleviate deficiencies, but supplements must be taken for an adequate period of time

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English

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LITERATURE

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Vitamins and Minerals
Energy Metabolism

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The Journal of International Medical Research 2007; 35: 277 – 289

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