Multi-Vitamin Patch is offered in packs of 30 for $34.50.
A multi-vitamin is a dietary supplement that contains various vitamins, dietary minerals, and other elements of nutritional value. It is widely available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, powder, liquid as well as injectables. It is generally categorized as food except for the injectable form.
To be categorized as a multi-vitamin, the preparation must contain at least 3 or more vitamins and minerals. Although there is no scientific evidence as yet that will support the proposal that multi-vitamins intake can prevent diseases such as cancer and heart diseases, it appears to benefit certain groups of people such as those who are poorly nourished. The original multi-vitamins produced came from natural ingredients such as dried compressed vegetables and fruit concentrate but synthetically-produced tablets eventually became popular.
The intake of multi-vitamins is considered to be generally safe as long as proper precaution is taken by certain groups such as children and pregnant women. They are usually taken to prevent or correct vitamin and mineral deficiency while accessing the chance to increase essential nutrients for what is hoped to be additional health benefits. Taking multi-vitamins is seen as a way to provide the body more protection from diseases.
A complete multi-vitamin typically includes the recommended dietary allowance of essential vitamins which may or may not include Vitamin A, Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum. Most once-a-day multi-vitamins contain Vitamin B-complex and Vitamins A and D. Iron is also sometimes added although it is not necessary.
Due to the great efficiency in dispensing drugs through transdermal delivery, the development of vitamin patches was soon on the works. At present, there are at least two kinds of vitamin patches available - the Vitamin B 12 patch and the Vitamin D 3 patch aside from a multi-vitamin patch. Although the systemic distribution of vitamins is the most ideal, not all substances can be readily provided through the method because of the natural obstacle presented by the skin.
A vitamin patch is used like any other adhesive patch. The existing patches typically come with a permeation-enhancer to allow substances with bigger molecular weights such as vitamins to enter the skin with the least resistance. A patch can be used 1 to 2 times per week for a 24-hour period. Like other patches, a vitamin patch must be placed on a clean, dry, and non-hairy area of the skin.
Since multi-vitamins are usually taken regularly, the use of the multi-vitamin patch presents a more convenient option. The user can actually forget about it once it is in place until the time comes for its removal or replacement. The substances enter the body gradually.
Active Ingredients, Each patch contains >41+mg:
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 19mg
- Vitamin E 10mg
- Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 1000mcg
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 5mg
- Vitamin B6 (Pyroxidine) 2mg
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1.7mg
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 1.5mg
- Vitamin A (Retinol) 1mg
- Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) 400mcg
- Vitamin D 5mcg