Select a vitamin or mineral supplement (see Table C7-2 on page 287. There are 26
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Select a vitamin or mineral supplement (see Table C7-2 on page 287. There are 26 different ones listed. I hope a variety will be selected and that not everyone will choose the same vitamin or mineral). Find a brand name or equivalent (NatureMade or Equate which is Walmart's brand) of the vitamin or mineral that you selected (you can search online). . Read the label and provide the following 1. Is it USP approved? (See your book for an explanation. The label will say if it Is. 2. What concentration(s) is the product available in? Compare this to the 3. What is the recommended "dose"? Compare this to the DRI for you (see the 4. Why would someone choose to take this supplement? Tolerable Upper Intake Level in your book. Be sure to include units!! inside front cover of your text). 5. Is the supplement safe for all ages? You may have to search online to help 6. Does the supplement claim that it will help treat or prevent a certain disease, 7. What would happen if a person took too much of the supplement? (Are there you answer this. Be sure to consult a REPUTABLE Source. and if so, what disease(s)? dangers of toxicity?) Remember that it's best to get your necessary vitamins/minerals in the whole foods that you eat!!Explanation / Answer
VITAMIN B12 500mcg
Brand - naturemade
USP approved
Each tablet contain 500mcg of B12. The upper intake limit is 1000 mcg.
Dietary recommendation - adult men and women over 19 years old need 2.4 micrograms of vitamin B-12 each day. Pregnant women need 2.6 micrograms daily and women who are breastfeeding need 2.8 micrograms daily.
Vitamin B12 helps in RBC formation and normal functioning of nervous system. Vitamin B12 is necessary for pregnant women as it helps in proper growth of the fetus.
This supplement is not recommended for children. It is only recommended for adults.
The supplement does not claim to prevent or cure any disease
Till now no adverse effects or toxicity has been shown with the overdose.
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