Table 1 Characteristics of dietary tablets
From: Evaluation of heavy metals content in dietary supplements in Lebanon
Sample ID | Origin | Therapeutic indication | Main ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
Vitamins | Â | Â | Â |
V1 | Italy | healthy shiny hair | Niacin,Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12, Silica, |
V2 | USA | Improve microcirculation | Vitamin C, E, Creatine, Ginseng cert |
V3 | Belgium | physical and mental fatigue | Vitamin A, B6, B12, C, Ca, P, Zn, Cr |
Vitamins and Minerals | Â | Â | Â |
VM1 | UK | suitable for diabetics | Vitamin A,B1,B6, Folic acid, Fe, Zn, Mn, Se, Cu |
VM2 | USA | essential nutrients and anti-oxidants | Vitamin D, Ca |
VM3 | Denmark | Multivitamins and minerals for children | Vitamin A, B1,B12,D,E,Cu,Fe, Mn, Mo, Se, Zn, |
VM4 | Italy | 13 vitamins and 13 minerals | Vitamin A, B1,B5, B6,B12,C,D,E, PP, Ca, Fe, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mn, Mo, Se, Zn |
VM5 | USA | bones and teeth, prevent osteoporosis | Vitamin D3, Ca, magnesium silicate, mineral oil |
VM6 | UK | Multivitamins and minerals for adults 50 | Multi-Vitamins,Ca, Cu, Fe,K, Ginkgo Biloba |
VM7 | USA | Energizer multivitamin | Multi-Vitamins, Ca, Cu, Fe,Mo, B, K,, Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba, Green Tea, Spinach, |
VM8 | Switzerland | antioxidant effect, vitamin and mineral for vision and the eye | Beta-carotene, Vitamin B2, C, E, Cu, Se,Zn, Lutein |
VM9 | USA | supports heart health | Multi-Vitamins,Ca, Cu, Fe,Mo, B, K,P, V,Se,Ti, |
VM10 | UK | Mineral and Vitamins for pregnant women | Multi-Vitamins, Betacarotene, Cu,Fe, Zn |
VM11 | USA | Vitamin, mineral, herb formula for women | Multi-Vitamins, Ca, Cu, Fe, B, K,P, Se |
VM12 | USA | Vitamin, mineral, herb formula for men | Multi-Vitamins Ca, Cu, K, Mn, Se, Zn |
VM13 | USA | Vitamins and mineral formula for pregnant and lactating women | Vitamin A,B1, B2,B6,B12,C,D,Folic acid, Ca, Mg, Zn, |
Minerals | Â | Â | Â |
M1 | USA | Calcium and Magnesium supplement | Ca- from calcium carbonate and oyster shells |
M2 | USA | bones and help prevent osteoporosis | Ca, Mg, Zn, eggshells and mineral oil |
M3 | USA | Calcium supplement | Ca, Mg, Cu, Mn |
M4 | Italy | Food supplement with fossil coral | Ca, Mg, Fossil coral powder |
M5 | UK | Helps maintain energy levels | Ca, Mg, Zn |
M6 | USA | Promotes sleep, and calm mental and stress | Ca, Mg, Valerian |
M7 | USA | Milk and dairy digestant | Lactase Enzyme,Soybean Oil |
Herbs | Â | Â | Â |
H1 | USA | Memory Disorder | Ginkgo Biloba (dried Leaf and powder) |
H2 | USA | Digestive function | Pancreatin, Protease (Papain), Papaya Fruit Powder |
H3 | UK | Immune system | Stearic acid, beta-carotene selenium yeast |
H4 | USA | Immune function | Vegetable Stearic acid,and magnesium stearate, |
H5 | Italy | Urinary ducts | Proanthocyandian, bearberry and ortosiphon leaves |
H6 | Italy | Llight and moderate state of depression | L-Tryptophan, Vitamin PP, L-Tyrosine, L-Phenylalaninr, Vitamin B6 |
H7 | USA | Support joint lubrication, | Hydrolized chicken sternal cartilage, Hyaluronic acid |
H8 | Italy | metabolic process | Ginkgo Biloba leaves |
H9 | USA | Memory Disorder | Ginkgo Biloba dried leaf and extract |
H10 | Canada | Aids in digestion | Amylase, bromelain, papain, papaya |