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Frunutta: Why we feel the under the tongue vitamin is a revolution in itself!

Vitamins are necessary for your body to function. The importance of vitamins for healthy living was known as early as the 18^th century, sailors were routinely given citrus fruits on long voyages to avoid scurvy. Doctors know that vitamins are important; however, the route of their absorption is also as important if not more important than the vitamins themselves.

By Frunutta AdviceNovember 13, 2020

FRUNUTTA: THE ADVANTAGE OF UNDER THE TONGUE ABSORPTION.

Frunutta provides a line of vitamin products that are pure, clean, free of additives, preservatives, or GMO’s. Also, all our products are easily absorbed under the tongue without water or the need to swallow. You may ask yourself… what other advantages are there to an under the tongue vitamin.

By Frunutta AdviceOctober 30, 2020

WHICH B12 IS BEST FOR YOUR NEEDS?

The problem with any oral vitamin B12 is that it must be swallowed. Now, whether you chew, drink or swallow your vitamin the biggest issue is that the vitamin must survive the stomach acids and then the pancreatic fluids introduced in the small intestine, get absorbed by the intestine, and finally survive the liver-bypass metabolism that all food must go through when swallowed. After which, only a fraction of that vitamin survives and enters your blood stream. If all of that was not bad enough, B12 must be bound to a protein called Intrinsic Factor (IF) to do any of that, which as we get older the body makes less and less of it. With all that came the popularity of expensive B12 injections.

By Frunutta AdviceOctober 16, 2020

FED UP WITH SWALLOWING LARGE VITAMIN TABLETS? HERE ARE 3 ALTERNATIVES!

Swallow, drink, or chew vitamins are all you see on pharmacy shelves. Large tablets, gummies or drinks all need to pass through the harsh environment of the gastric tract and can be very hard to swallow. Stomach troubles while taking supplements is very common and a likely deter in making the conscious decision to keep up on a supplement routine. It is highly likely that if you are currently taking daily vitamins and minerals to support your body, that you are swallowing them. There is data that shows 40% of adults avoid taking supplements and vitamins due to swallowing issues.

By Frunutta AdviceOctober 09, 2020

Frunutta: Why our Iron dose is so low?

We learned that to get the iron supplements in your body you must be able to absorb it first without all the gastrointestinal side effects. Hence the route of absorption of any vitamin or supplement into our system is of the outmost importance. Frunutta vitamins are meant to be taken under the tongue to absorb directly into the blood stream without additives and preservatives, just pure goodness! Avoiding all the nasty side effects of the typical iron supplements on the stomach and intestinal tract.

By Frunutta AdviceOctober 02, 2020

Frunutta: What is Vitamin K2 and Why You Should Be Taking it?

Although Vitamin D ensures that your blood calcium levels stay high enough to meet your body’s needs, it does not fully control where the calcium in your body ends up. That is where the partnership with Vitamin K2 becomes important.

By Frunutta AdviceSeptember 26, 2020

Frunutta: Is there a role for Melatonin in fight against Covid-19?

Moreover, melatonin has anti-viral actions against viruses other than COVID-19.” Hence there may be a possible advantage in taking melatonin not just for improved sleep but to protect against Covid-19 infection and its harmful effects.

By Frunutta AdviceSeptember 04, 2020

Pregnancy Prep: Good Vitamins to Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy

Planning to start a family and getting off birth control is a big and exciting step and you want to make sure it goes well. Before beginning your journey and before you reach the stage of seeing your doctor, here are some good supplements to start with.

You can obtain most vitamins from a healthy diet, but it isn’t always easy to get a nutritious meal with the hustle and bustle of daily life. It is important to optimize your body and get the right vitamins before the time comes to take a prenatal.

By Frunutta AdviceAugust 21, 2020

Frunutta: Get your kids ready for school during COVID-19 Pandemic.

Vitamins and minerals are vital to the growth and development of children of all ages. From calcium and Vitamin D to iron and B12, these nutrients help kids get moving in the morning, focus and thrive all day at school, and sleep soundly at night.

By Frunutta AdviceAugust 14, 2020

FRUNUTTA: Can B12 help prevent dementia?

Vitamin B12 may assist with prevention of dementia in elderly. A study in the American Academy of Neurology monitored 107 patients over 61 years of age for 5 years showing greater rate of atrophy on MRI studies in subjects that were B12 deficient vs. controls. Vitamin B12 appears to be crucial for a well-functioning brain and nervous system. The study concluded that “Low vitamin B₁₂ status should be further investigated as a modifiable cause of brain atrophy and of likely subsequent cognitive impairment in the elderly”.

By Frunutta AdviceAugust 07, 2020