Taking Vita Energy Complex for men: dose, duration and notes

The manufacturer's recommended intake

According to the manufacturer, a simple rule applies to Vita Energy Complex for men: take 3 capsules daily with a glass of water. All amounts in the nutrition table refer to this daily serving of 3 capsules. If you have read elsewhere that the dose is two capsules or two to three capsules: the manufacturer's information of 3 capsules daily is what counts.

Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of water. You do not need to mix or weigh any powder. This makes taking it straightforward when travelling or at the office, too. The manufacturer does not specify whether you take the capsules with or without a meal. Many people find it easier to combine them with a meal, as this creates a fixed habit.

At what time of day?

The manufacturer does not specify a fixed time of day. Whether you take the 3 capsules together or spread over the day is not specified either. What matters is that taking them becomes a habit. Many people combine it with a fixed meal, such as breakfast. If you have little time in the morning, take the capsules with lunch. Keeping a pack in a fixed place, for example next to the coffee machine or on your desk, helps you not to forget to take them. A reminder on your smartphone can also help in the first few weeks until taking them has become a routine.

How long should you take the Complex?

The manufacturer recommends carrying out courses with the micronutrients it contains for at least 60 days. At 3 capsules daily, this corresponds to 180 capsules, i.e. 2 packs of 90 capsules each. With 3 or 4 packs, you plan 90 or 120 days in advance and do not have to reorder in the middle of the course. After that, you can decide for yourself whether to continue taking it. How you personally experience taking it varies from person to person. A food supplement does not replace a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle.

Supply and packs

At the recommended daily serving, one pack of 90 capsules lasts 30 days. With multiple packs, you are supplied for longer and receive a volume discount in the shop.

For the minimum duration of 60 days recommended by the manufacturer, 2 packs are exactly enough. It is sufficient to note down the start date: after 30 days the first pack is empty, after 60 days the second. That way you can see at a glance when you should reorder so there is no gap.

No more than 3 capsules a day

According to the manufacturer, the recommended daily dose must not be exceeded. More capsules do not mean more benefit. With 3 capsules, some nutrients are already above the nutrient reference value (NRV), for example vitamin D3 at 20 µg (400%), vitamin B6 at 4.2 mg (300%) and vitamin B12 at 9 µg (360%). If you have forgotten a dose, simply take the usual daily serving again the next day. This also applies on days with a lot of exercise, long working hours or little sleep: the daily serving remains 3 capsules. The manufacturer does not provide for a higher amount on any occasion.

Combination with other preparations

Vita Energy Complex for men contains astaxanthin from the alga Haematococcus pluvialis. The manufacturer points out that the product should not be consumed if other food supplements containing astaxanthin esters are consumed on the same day. You should therefore check the ingredients list of other preparations. Astaxanthin is also contained, for example, in Vita Energy Complex for women.

If you also take a multivitamin or individual preparations with vitamin D, zinc, selenium or B vitamins, add up the amounts. Also remember foods with added vitamins and minerals, such as fortified juices, breakfast cereals or drinks. If you take medication regularly, talk to your doctor or pharmacist beforehand.

Storage, travel and common mistakes

Keep the pack out of the reach of young children. The product is not suitable for children and adolescents under 10 years of age. The manufacturer also points out that a product containing OPC does not replace a diet with fresh fruit and vegetables. You can read exactly what is in the capsules in the article What is in Vita Energy Complex for men. You can find more products in the category for men.

The capsule form is practical when travelling. Count out the capsules for the days you are travelling and take them with you in a small container, or pack the whole pack. That way, you keep up the routine on the go too.

These mistakes are common when taking food supplements:

• Irregular intake: If you only think of the capsules occasionally, you will hardly reach the recommended course duration of 60 days. A fixed habit helps.
• Duplicate nutrients: Several preparations with vitamin D, zinc or B vitamins at the same time, without adding up the amounts.
• Overlooking astaxanthin: A second product with astaxanthin on the same day.
• Making up for forgotten capsules: Double the amount on the following day exceeds the recommended daily amount.
• Open storage: The pack is within the reach of children.