Vitamin ADEK for the family, MCT, drops 50 ml

Vitamin ADEK for the family, drops in MCT oil 50 ml

Vitamin ADEK for the family is a preparation in which the manufacturer has gathered four fat-soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K, and placed them in MCT oil from coconut. The name speaks of family and it is not a marketing gimmick: the dosage is tailored to age, and the manufacturer provides three different tables of active ingredients, one for each group. Children from 1 to 9 years old receive one application, youth from 10 to 18 years old two, and adults under 75 years old four. The 50 ml bottle is calculated by the manufacturer to provide 500 applications, so one package lasts a family a long time. The raw materials are branded and described by name: Quali-A, Quali-D, Quali-E, and MenaQ7 as a source of vitamin K2. The manufacturer provides a separate health claim for each of the four vitamins and lists them directly on the product card, so it is clear which statement refers to which ingredient.

Ingredients

The full list provided by the manufacturer:

• MCT oil from coconut (medium-chain triglycerides of fatty acids)
• D-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E from sunflower, Quali-E)
• Menquinone-7 (vitamin K from chickpeas, MenaQ7 as K2 MK-7)
• Retinyl palmitate (vitamin A, Quali-A)
• Cholecalciferol (vitamin D from lanolin, Quali-D)
• Antioxidant: a mixture of tocopherols

This list has six items and each of them is there for a reason worth knowing. MCT oil is not a filler, but a carrier: vitamins A, D, E, and K dissolve in fats, so without it, absorption would depend on what you just ate. The four vitamins come from raw materials described by brand and source: vitamin E from sunflower, vitamin K from chickpeas, vitamin D from lanolin. The mixture of tocopherols serves as an antioxidant and protects the contents of the bottle. The manufacturer provides four health claims, one for each vitamin: vitamin A helps maintain normal vision, vitamin D in the proper functioning of the immune system, vitamin E in protecting cells from oxidative stress, and vitamin K in maintaining healthy bones and contributing to normal blood clotting. Each of these statements is assigned to the vitamin that actually stands in this list.

Specification

• Form: drops in MCT oil with a dispenser
• Bottle capacity: 50 ml
• Number of applications in the package: 500
• Dosage for children aged 1 to 9 years: 1 application
• Dosage for youth aged 10 to 18 years: 2 applications
• Dosage for adults under 75 years old: 4 applications
• In 1 application: vitamin A 200 µg, D 12.5 µg, E 3 mg, K 12.5 µg
• In 2 applications: vitamin A 400 µg, D 25 µg, E 6 mg, K 25 µg
• In 4 applications: vitamin A 800 µg, D 50 µg, E 12 mg, K 50 µg
• Percentage of reference intake in 4 applications: A 100%, D 1000%, E 100%, K 67%
• Raw materials: Quali-A, Quali-D, Quali-E, MenaQ7
• Manufacturer: Aura Herbals

How to use

The manufacturer records the method of use in two steps. Shake the bottle well before each use, then measure the recommended dose and add it to water or another cool liquid. The cool liquid is not a coincidence here: high temperature is not good for fat-soluble vitamins.

• Shake the bottle well before use
• Children 1 to 9 years: 1 application daily
• Youth 10 to 18 years: 2 applications daily
• Adults under 75 years: 4 applications daily
• Add the dose to water or another cool liquid

The dispenser is in the cap, so measuring does not require a spoon or syringe.

For whom

This preparation is designed so that one bottle serves the whole household, and that is why the manufacturer breaks down the dosage into three age groups instead of providing one value. It is worth reading this carefully before the first use, as the difference between one and four applications is fourfold and applies to all four vitamins at once. With children, there is an additional rule: before giving the preparation to a child, consult a pediatrician, especially if the little one is already receiving vitamin D in another form. One interaction needs to be checked separately, as it concerns vitamin K and is serious: the preparation should not be consumed by individuals taking anticoagulants with vitamin K antagonists. The manufacturer also recommends testing 25-(OH)D in the blood before starting supplementation and discussing the result with a doctor or pharmacist. The 50 ml bottle lasts significantly longer with a child’s dose than with an adult’s dose, as the manufacturer counts the entire package for 500 applications, not for days of use.

Frequently asked questions

How many drops should I give to a child, and how many to an adult?

The manufacturer breaks this down into three groups. Children aged 1 to 9 years receive one application daily, youth from 10 to 18 years two, and adults under 75 years four. The difference is fourfold and applies to all four vitamins simultaneously, so it is worth measuring the dose consciously, not from memory.

Why is there MCT oil in the drops?

Vitamins A, D, E, and K dissolve in fats, so they need a fatty carrier to be absorbed. MCT oil from coconut serves exactly this role and makes taking the preparation not have to be associated with a fatty meal. This is also the reason why the manufacturer instructs to shake the bottle before each use.

Who should not use this preparation?

The manufacturer indicates one group directly: individuals taking anticoagulants containing vitamin K antagonists, such as warfarin or acenocoumarol. Additionally, it is recommended to test 25-(OH)D in the blood beforehand and consult the result with a doctor or pharmacist, and for children, to talk to a pediatrician. It is worth checking this before purchase, as it concerns medications taken chronically.

Where do the vitamins in this preparation come from?

The manufacturer describes each by the name of the raw material. Vitamin D comes from lanolin and is labeled Quali-D, vitamin E from sunflower as Quali-E, vitamin A as Quali-A, and vitamin K from chickpeas in the form of MenaQ7, which is K2 in the MK-7 variant. These are trademarks of specific raw material suppliers, not trade names of the preparation itself.

Variants and category

The manufacturer offers the same composition also in a smaller bottle and in capsules, as well as separately preparations with single vitamin D. Other vitamins in drops and capsules can be found in the vitamins category.

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Safety and storage

The preparation should not be consumed by individuals taking anticoagulants containing vitamin K antagonists, such as warfarin or acenocoumarol. The manufacturer recommends that before starting supplementation, a test for 25-(OH)D in the blood be performed and the result discussed with a doctor or pharmacist. The manufacturer warns that sediment may appear in the bottle and describes it as evidence of the presence of natural ingredients, not a defect of the product. Before giving the preparation to a child, consult a pediatrician. Store the bottle in a dry place, at room temperature, and out of reach of small children. The minimum durability date and batch number are printed on the packaging.

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Dietary supplements do not replace a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.

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