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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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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Vitamins can be a very intimidating hill to climb. It is so hard to know which vitamin is right for you and what your body may need more of. Most of the population probably is not even aware of the number of vitamins there are. We are with you! Many people in the US are becoming more health conscious and we are all doing our best to try to boost our immune systems and stay healthy during these uncertain times. Frunutta has your back! We curated a collection of supplements from our line that we like to call the survival pack. Now you can start your supplement collection off on the right foot.

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Frunutta is a market disruptor, our mission is to provide consumers with a vitamin tablet that does away with all the additives, preservatives, and dyes. Many of these unnecessary ingredients are used in the industry to make vitamins esthetically appealing, sweet like candy, resistant to stomach acids (because they are swallowed), nicer smelling, etc. Frunutta concentrates on what is truly important for your health and worked hard to provide you with, what we feel is the best vitamin on the market today. However, many of you have asked some important questions that we wish to answer here today.  

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There is a debate about the best time of day to take Vitamin D3 – there is some research that suggests Vitamin D3 may negatively impact your sleep. Until further research is available, we recommend you consume your Vitamin D3 supplements first thing in the morning. Make it part of your morning ritual. It is easier than having to remember to take them later in your busy day.

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Zinc is a mineral that is very important to the immune system. It is believed that zinc helps the different types of white blood cells fight off infections better. Some studies have found that zinc helps lower the duration and the number of viral colds, which are part of the coronavirus family. There is some literature on the synergistic effects of zinc and vitamin C have in boosting the immune response to colds. There are ample data on vitamins helping against viral infections since the days of polio in the 1940’s. Most experts recommend taking some were between 5 to 15mg of zinc daily but the adult recommended dose is 11mg. It is accepted that the upper limit of daily intake for an adult male is at 40mg/day and the lower limit is at 5mg/day. Our Zinc supplement is perfect for the whole family and intended to be safe for children and adults.

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