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Magnesium

Magnesium is a cofactor for over 300 enzyme systems. It is a macromineral widely distributed in the plant and animal foods.

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Vitamin B complex

The B complex vitamins are thiamine (B1), ribo avin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), folate (B9), cyanocobalamin (B12) and biotin.

Milk thistle complementary medicine ingredient

Milk thistle/ St Mary’s thistle

In practice milk thistle is generally recommended to improve liver function or to prevent liver damage.

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Iron

Iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional deficiency affecting 1.6 billion people worldwide.