Vita Energy Complex for women: what is in the capsules?

What is Vita Energy Complex for women?

Vita Energy Complex for women is a food supplement in capsule form. The manufacturer describes it as micronutrients for the active woman. The formula combines vitamins and minerals with coenzyme Q10, hyaluronic acid, collagen UC-II, carotenoids such as lutein and astaxanthin, and extracts from turmeric, pomegranate, pine bark, green tea, grape seed, saffron, ginger and ashwagandha. In total there are 27 ingredients, all of which are listed with their amounts in the nutrition table.

Women's nutrient requirements differ from men's in some respects. The formula is put together accordingly. One example is iron: the variant for women contains 7 mg of iron per daily serving, while Vita Energy Complex for men contains no iron.

The ingredients at a glance

All amounts apply to the daily serving of 3 capsules. The percentages refer to the nutrient reference values (NRV).

Group	Ingredients and amount per daily serving
Vitamins	Vitamin D3 20 µg (400%), vitamin C 60 mg (75%), vitamin B6 4.2 mg (300%), folic acid 200 µg (100%), vitamin B12 9 µg (360%)
Minerals and trace elements	Iron 7 mg (50%), zinc 5 mg (50%), manganese 2 mg (100%), selenium 55 µg (100%), calcium L(+)-lactate 100 mg, silicon 2 mg
Other substances	Coenzyme Q10 50 mg, hyaluronic acid 30 mg, collagen UC-II 20 mg
Carotenoids	Astaxanthin 4 mg, lutein 5 mg, lycopene 2 mg, zeaxanthin 1 mg
Plant extracts	Pine bark with OPC 80 mg, ashwagandha 80 mg, turmeric 50 mg, pomegranate 50 mg, green tea 50 mg, grape seed with OPC 10 mg, ginger 10 mg, saffron 8 mg, pepper 5 mg

The amounts should be read soberly. A high percentage, as with vitamin D3 or vitamin B12, is not a quality level, but simply the amount contained in relation to the reference value.

Coenzyme Q10, hyaluronic acid, collagen and carotenoids

In addition to vitamins and minerals, the formula contains several substances that are better known from cosmetics or foods. Here is a brief explanation of what they are:

• Coenzyme Q10 (50 mg): a fat-soluble, vitamin-like substance that the body produces itself and that is also found in foods such as meat and fish.
• Hyaluronic acid (30 mg): a polysaccharide that occurs naturally in connective tissue. In the ingredients list, it is stated as sodium hyaluronate.
• Collagen UC-II (20 mg): non-hydrolysed type II collagen, which is used in milligram amounts. Collagen is a structural protein of animal origin.
• Carotenoids: natural pigments from plants and algae. Lutein (5 mg) and zeaxanthin (1 mg) are found, for example, in green leafy vegetables, and lycopene (2 mg) in tomatoes. Here, astaxanthin (4 mg) comes from the alga Haematococcus pluvialis.

There are separate guides for the plant extracts. There you can find out which plant and which part of the plant is used in each case.

Which claims are authorised

In the EU, there are authorised health claims for vitamins and minerals if a daily serving supplies at least 15% of the reference value. There are no such claims for coenzyme Q10, hyaluronic acid, collagen, the carotenoids and the plant extracts. They are therefore only described here.

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin. Vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc and selenium contribute to the normal function of the immune system. You can read which nutrients contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue in the guide Vitamins and tiredness.

Who is the product intended for?

The product is aimed at adult women who want to supplement their diet with a broadly composed formula. It is a food supplement and does not replace a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle.

• Children: Products containing astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae are not suitable for children and adolescents under 10 years of age. Keep the pack out of the reach of young children.
• Vegan: The product is not vegan, as the collagen UC-II it contains is of animal origin.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: The manufacturer's information contains no note on this. Clarify taking it during this time in advance with your doctor or at the pharmacy.

Pack, capsule and quality features

One pack contains 90 capsules. At 3 capsules a day, it lasts 30 days. The capsule shell is vegetable-based and made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, coloured with iron oxide. According to the manufacturer, the product is gluten-free, low in lactose and sugar-free.

The manufacturer is Vita Health Care AG, based in Basel. The product is made in Switzerland. Every amount is listed in the nutrition table and on the pack, so you can read up on the formula yourself and compare it with other products.

Intake and important notes

Take 3 capsules daily with a glass of water with a meal. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The manufacturer recommends carrying out courses with these micronutrients for at least 60 days. For this you need 2 packs. A volume discount applies to multiple packs: 5% from 2 packs, 8% from 3 packs, 12% from 4 packs.

• Do not take on an empty stomach.
• Do not take during a strict low-calorie diet.
• Do not take at the same time as other products based on green tea.
• Do not consume if other food supplements containing astaxanthin esters are consumed on the same day.

You can find more products related to this topic in the For women selection.