- Description
- Help support brain & optimal IQ development
- Support school performance, study & stress
- May support attention, learning, reasoning and reading
- Memory & alertness
- Support sports & exercise
- Support normal mood & behaviour
- Support healthy skin & bones
The male teenage years are fraught with challenges; whilst teens may seem to eat constantly, it's hard to know if they're getting all they need during these critical years through puberty and beyond when their bodies & minds are still developing.
Blackmores Teen Multi for Guys contains a blend of essential brain health nutrients as well as providing general vitamins and minerals to help them reach their full potential, both in and out of the classroom.
The five essential brain nutrients include:
Iodine: many teenagers have low levels of iodine, a nutrient that may support optimal intellectual development and function. Iodine deficiency in children and adolescents is associated with poorer school performance, reduced achievement and IQ.
Omega-3 fatty acids: Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for growth and development for all stages of life. The benefits of omega-3s are many including support of optimal brain development.
Iron: Iron is an essential brain nutrient associated with normal memory, attention, learning, alertness, reasoning and cognition. An iron deficiency during adolescence may be associated with reduced work capacity and less efficient response to exercise. Iron requirements for boys increase during a growth spurt as new muscle is laid down.
Zinc: Zinc is an important nutrient needed for normal brain development. It is associated with normal cognitive functioning, attention and memory. Zinc is also important for immune function, cell growth and repair. Long term effects of mild zinc deficiency include delayed wound healing and impaired immune function.
Vitamin B12: Another important brain development nutrient for optimal cognitive functioning and reasoning. It is required for the normal function of all cells and for the metabolism of carbohydrates.
Active Ingredients:
| Brain Nutrients: | |
| Fish oil (natural) containing omega-3 marine triglycerides 126 mg as: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) |
420 mg 75.6 mg 50.4 mg |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide 197 µg) | 150 µg |
| Iron (as ferrous fumarate 15.7 mg) | 5 mg |
| Zinc (as zinc sulfate monohydrate 41.6 mg) | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 2 µg |
| General vitamins and minerals: | |
| Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate 1.29 mg) | 703 µg RE |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine nitrate) | 1.48 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1.3 mg |
| Nicotinamide | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid from calcium pantothenate 6.54 mg) | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) | 1.3 mg |
| Folic acid | 200 µg |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | 40 mg |
| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol 5 µg) | 200 IU |
| Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol 10.1 mg) | 15 IU |
| Biotin | 25 µg |
| Calcium (as calcium carbonate 12.5 mg) | 5 mg |
| Chromium (as chromium picolinate 282 µg) | 35 µg |
| Magnesium (as magnesium oxide heavy 88 mg) | 53 mg |
| Selenium (as yeast-high selenium 50 mg) | 50 µg |
Dosage:
Warnings:
- None clinically significant noted in the literature at the recommended dosage
- This product contains selenium which is toxic in high doses.
- A daily dose of 150 µg for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded
- Calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron may decrease the absorption and efficacy of some medications.
- If taking tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, penicillamine or thyroid hormones, separate doses by at least 2 hours.
- Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet