With the exception of vitamin D, our body cannot produce minerals and vitamins on its own. Therefore, it is essential to meet our daily requirements through diet. To ensure an optimal supply, food supplements can be helpful when needed.
Minerals and vitamins can directly and indirectly influence important functions of the body. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has scientifically examined the functions of zinc, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and biotin [1] and confirmed their effect:
- Selenium, zinc, vitamin C and vitamin B6 contribute to normal functioning of the immune system
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the immune system during and after intense physical activity
- Selenium, zinc and vitamin C contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Zinc plays a role in cell division
- Vitamin B7 (biotin) contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood
- Vitamin B6 contributes to regulation of hormonal activity
- Selenium contributes to normal sperm formation
- Zinc contributes to normal fertility and normal reproduction
- Selenium contributes to normal thyroid function
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal formation of red blood cells
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for normal blood vessel function
- Vitamin B6 and vitamin C contribute to the reduction of fatigue and tiredness
- Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function
- Vitamin B6, vitamin C and biotin contribute to normal functioning of the nervous system
- Vitamin B6, vitamin C and biotin contribute to normal psychological function
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for normal bone and cartilage function
- Selenium, zinc and biotin contribute to the maintenance of normal hair
- Selenium and zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal nails
- Zinc and biotin contribute to the maintenance of normal skin
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for normal skin function
- Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism
- Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism
- Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis
- Zinc and biotin contribute to normal metabolism of macronutrients
- Zinc contributes to normal fatty acid metabolism
- Zinc contributes to normal vitamin A metabolism
- Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal cysteine synthesis
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption
- Vitamin C contributes to regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
- Biotin, vitamin B6 and vitamin C contribute to normal energy metabolism
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for normal teeth and gum function
- highly dosed formula with 15 mg zinc and 100 µg selenium
- optimized with the co-factors vitamin C, B6 and biotin
- in the ideal ratio for a holistic effect
- high bioavailability and bioactivity
- highest possible quality and purity
- fructose and lactose free
- free from GMOs
- suitable for vegetarians and vegans
When the recommended daily intake of Zinc and Selenium Complex FORTE is followed, no side effects are generally expected.
Nevertheless, this product is not recommended for individuals under 18 years of age. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before taking the product. If you are taking prescription medication, you should consult your doctor before taking supplements to rule out possible interactions.
No other zinc-containing food supplements should be taken while taking this food supplement.
Taking biotin can potentially interfere with blood test results. Specifically, tests for thyroid hormones, sex hormones, and cardiovascular markers like troponin (used for detecting heart attacks) may yield inaccurate results, either as false positives or false negatives. If you are taking or have recently taken a food supplement containing biotin, it is important to notify medical staff when undergoing blood tests. [2]
