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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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After a stress filled, hectic day all I can ask for is to wind down and relax. I’m sure it is safe to say we wish we could leave our worries at the door and let our minds shut down for a night at home. Daily stress and anxiety can be overwhelming as it is hard to shut off a busy mind. Unfortunately, a nightly glass of wine comes with a price as extra sugar, calories, and the possible headache just isn’t quite worth it. So, what’s the solution?  GABA can help reduce anxiety and improve mood without the extra calories and sugar. If a calmed mind is that you long for, Frunutta’s GABA can be the right supplement for you

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No matter what our age, skincare is an important part of your daily regimen. When you’re in your teens, acne is your biggest nightmare. As you age, wrinkles start to take over that daily motivation to revitalize and rejuvenate your skin. You’ve tried anything that promises to heal and hydrate; from face masks and scrubs to daily moisturizers and creams. But there is one thing you may not have considered yet: vitamins. What if we told you that vitamins can be a great factor in your daily skincare routine, as well?

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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