Selmevit
Selmevit®
— a vitamin and mineral complex for every day for residents of the metropolis. Contains the most important antioxidants - vitamins A, E and C, Selenium, Methionine.
Selmevit®
helps to counter the negative consequences of city life - such as a frantic pace of life, unhealthy diet, unfavorable environment.
Selmevit®
- a source of well-being throughout the working day, optimal for use in courses.
Compound
11 vitamins, 9 minerals, lipoic acid and methionine.
Indications for use
Prevention and treatment of vitamin and mineral deficiency, including those arising from:
- with increased physical and mental stress, stressful situations;
- when exposed to unfavorable environmental factors;
- when living in environmentally unfavorable and selenium-deficient areas.
Question answer
How long can you take Selmevit ® Intensive under constant emotional and mental stress? Could regular Selmevit be enough?
According to the instructions for medical use of the drug "Selmevit® Intensive", the duration of course use is up to 3 months, indications are chronic fatigue syndrome, the recovery period after illnesses, correction of polyneuropathies.
The vitamin-mineral complex (VMC) “Selmevit®” is indicated to replenish the deficiency of vitamins and minerals during intense mental and physical work, to increase the body’s resistance to stressful situations and adverse environmental factors. The duration of the course of treatment is determined by the doctor.
I suffer from periodic increases in blood pressure. Can I take Selmevit ® or Selmevit ® Intensive?
According to the instructions for medical use of the drugs, the vitamin and mineral complexes “Selmevit®” and “Selmevit® Intensive” are not contraindicated for hypertension and do not contain components that increase blood pressure.
Is it possible to take the Selmevit ® together with contraceptive medications? Will the contraceptive effect be reduced?
You can take the Selmevit® vitamin-mineral complex together with oral contraceptives. The effect of ascorbic acid on the blood concentration of oral contraceptives indicated in the instructions for medical use of the drug refers to the use of vitamin C in dosages several times higher than the norm of consumption of this vitamin. In accordance with the document “MR 2.3.1. 2432-08" The physiological requirement for vitamin C for adults is 90 mg per day. One tablet of VMK "Selmevit®" contains 35 mg of vitamin C.
Is the choice of the drug "Selmevit ® " correct to improve overall well-being and compensate for the deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body? Can a 13 year old child take it? In what case should you choose Selmevit ® Intensive?
In order to prevent vitamin-mineral deficiency in case of increased fatigue, it would be advisable to take Selmevit® IMC, which ensures a balanced intake of essential micronutrients into the body. As part of an expanded list of vitamins and minerals, the drug contains micronutrients - antioxidants (vitamins A, E, C; selenium, methionine), which neutralize the effects of free radicals that are formed when the body is exposed to adverse environmental factors (smoking, exposure to various toxic substances) and have a damaging effect on the cells of various tissues and organs, which leads to the launch of various pathological reactions.
According to the instructions for medical use of the drug, the vitamin-mineral complex “Selmevit®” is intended for adults and children over 12 years old, so a child 13 years old can take the drug.
For more intensive support of the body in case of chronic fatigue syndrome, during the recovery period after illnesses, it is advisable to use the Selmevit® Intensive IMC, which contains a complex of antioxidants and a complex of B vitamins. The duration of the course of use of Selmevit® Intensive is up to 3 months. Repeated courses are possible on the recommendation of a doctor.
We should not forget that a daily routine and a well-balanced diet are no less important for the restoration of the body and good health.
Tell me how to take the drug “Selmevit” correctly®«?
The main rule for taking vitamin-mineral complexes is to take them after meals with a sufficient amount of liquid. The goal is to prevent possible dyspeptic symptoms from the gastrointestinal tract.
Selmevit® is recommended for adults and children over 12 years of age to prevent vitamin and mineral deficiency. Take 1 tablet per day, orally after meals. To replenish the deficiency of vitamins and minerals, during intense mental and physical work, stress, it is recommended to take 1 tablet 2 times a day.
The duration of the course of treatment is determined by the doctor.
Zinc, selenium and vitamin D. How to protect yourself from COVID-19?
The curve of coronavirus cases has climbed upward. But science does not stand still. The body of knowledge about the disease is growing, and new methods of treatment and prevention are appearing.
Antiviral cocktail
How to protect yourself from COVID-19 until the vaccine becomes available to everyone? And what about those for whom this vaccine is contraindicated for one reason or another?
Many doctors believe that good antiviral protection is provided by a cocktail of three components - zinc, selenium and vitamin D.
“The role of microelements in the functioning of the immune system and protection against viruses is great, and we decided to see what their significance is in the severity of COVID-19,” says Andrei Svistunov, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, First Vice-Rector of Sechenov University. – Since we have a database of several hundred patients with this infection treated in our clinic, we checked the concentrations of many trace elements in their blood serum. A clear relationship was revealed - the lower the level of zinc and selenium, the more severe the disease. And vice versa – with normal levels of these microelements, there was more often a mild course of COVID-19.”
“The role of zinc in this study was expected, but such large-scale data on the important role of selenium in protection against COVID-19 have been obtained for the first time,” says Anatoly Skalny, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Laboratory of Molecular Dietetics at Sechenov University and the ideologist of this study. – The direct antiviral effect of zinc, including against coronavirus, has been well studied. It inhibits its reproduction (replication) in the cell. Plus, zinc strengthens the immune system, affecting many parts of the immune system. Vitamin D has the same effect. Additional intake of this vitamin to prevent coronavirus infection is prescribed in many official recommendations. Selenium can also affect immunity, including innate immunity, which plays a big role in COVID-19. In addition, it protects the lungs and, together with zinc, is important in reducing the inflammatory response. We know well what negative role excessive inflammation plays during coronavirus infection: the cytokine storm is the most important factor in its severe course. And perhaps selenium plays a significant role in its weakening.
Having reviewed these facts with a large international group of scientists, we came to the conclusion that zinc, selenium and vitamin D are optimal for both the prevention of COVID-19 and its treatment from the very beginning of the disease. After all, all these components are important for the production of antibodies and good functioning of the immune system. We wrote an article about this, published in the influential scientific journal Nutrients, and now together with leading scientists, including Nobel laureate Konstantin Novoselov, we are preparing a book on the role of microelements in COVID-19. It will be released in the USA and will be available to all doctors.”
How to enable “triple protection”?
“Unfortunately, residents of most of Russia lack each of these three substances,” says Anatoly Skalny. – For example, 30–40% of Russians have a zinc deficiency. Among older people with diabetes, obesity, frequent colds and chronic diseases of the lungs, liver or alcohol abuse, zinc and selenium deficiency is observed in 60–80%. Given this situation, drugs can be taken without testing their content in the body. But this can be done for no longer than 3 months and in moderate doses. For zinc this is 5–10 mg per day, for selenium – 50 mcg, for vitamin D – daily intake of 600–800 IU (15–20 mcg). In any case, this will strengthen the immune system.
But it is better, of course, to do an analysis and check the content of the components of the “triple cocktail” in the body. All of them can be determined in the blood, and zinc and selenium can also be determined in the hair. If there is a serious deficiency, the intake will take longer and the dose will need to be higher. For zinc this is 80 mg per day, for selenium - 100–200 mcg. If a person is infected with coronavirus, then such doses can be taken for 3 weeks - this will help in treatment. Don't forget to eat right with enough food rich in these substances. Note that many foods are both high in zinc and selenium, and eggs are rich in all three.
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Selmevit® (Selmevit)
Vitamin-mineral complex with antioxidants, contains 11 vitamins, 9 minerals, lipoic acid and methionine.
The compatibility of the components in one tablet is ensured by a special technology for the production of vitamin-mineral complexes.
The pharmacological effect of the drug is due to the properties of its constituent vitamins and minerals (including those with antioxidant effects).
Retinol acetate
— ensures the normal function of the skin, mucous membranes, and the integrity of epithelial tissues; participates in the formation of visual pigments, necessary for twilight and color vision; necessary for bone growth and normal reproductive function; has antioxidant properties.
α-tocopherol acetate
— has antioxidant properties, maintains the stability of red blood cells, prevents hemolysis; has a positive effect on the functions of the gonads, nervous and muscle tissue.
Thiamine hydrochloride
- plays an important role in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, the functioning of the nervous system, and participates in the processes of nerve excitation at synapses.
Riboflavin
- the most important catalyst for cellular respiration processes, participates in all types of metabolism, in maintaining normal visual function of the eye, and hemoglobin synthesis.
Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- takes part in protein metabolism as a coenzyme; plays an important role in the synthesis of hemoglobin heme and in the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Necessary for the normal functioning of the central and peripheral nervous system.
Ascorbic acid
- participates in the regulation of redox processes, has pronounced antioxidant properties; ensures collagen synthesis; participates in the formation and maintenance of the structure and function of cartilage, bones, teeth; affects the formation of hemoglobin, maturation of red blood cells; normalizes capillary permeability.
Nicotinamide
- participates in the processes of tissue respiration, fat and carbohydrate metabolism.
Folic acid
- takes part in the synthesis of amino acids, nucleotides, nucleic acids; necessary for normal erythropoiesis.
Rutoside
— participates in redox processes, has antioxidant properties, promotes the deposition of ascorbic acid in tissues.
Calcium pantothenate
— as a component of coenzyme A, it participates in the processes of acetylation and oxidation; promotes the construction and regeneration of epithelium and endothelium.
Cyanocobalamin
- participates in the synthesis of nucleotides, is an important factor in normal growth, hematopoiesis and development of epithelial cells; necessary for folic acid metabolism and myelin synthesis.
Lipoic acid
- participates in the regulation of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, has a lipotropic effect, affects cholesterol metabolism, improves liver function. Methionine - has a metabolic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant effect. Participates in the exchange of many biologically important compounds, activates the action of hormones, vitamins, enzymes, and proteins.
Iron
- participates in erythropoiesis, as part of hemoglobin it ensures the transport of oxygen to tissues.
Cobalt
- regulates metabolic processes, increases the body's defenses. Calcium is necessary for the formation of bone matter, blood clotting, the process of transmission of nerve impulses, contraction of skeletal and smooth muscles, and normal myocardial activity.
Copper
- prevents anemia and oxygen starvation of organs and tissues, helps prevent osteoporosis. Strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
Zinc
- participates in the metabolism of nucleic acids, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fatty acids and hormones.
Magnesium
- normalizes blood pressure, has a calming effect, stimulates, together with calcium, the production of calcitonin and parathyroid hormone, and prevents the formation of kidney stones.
Phosphorus
- strengthens bone tissue and teeth, enhances mineralization, is part of ATP - the source of cell energy.
Manganese
- affects the development of bone tissue, participates in tissue respiration, immune reactions, and participates in the antioxidant protection of body cells.
Selenium
- has an antioxidant effect, reduces the impact on the body of external negative factors (unfavorable environment, stress, smoking, chemical carcinogens, radiation) that can increase the formation of free radicals.
