The primary ingredient of L-Arginine is L-arginine, which is an amino acid present in the body. L-arginine plays an important role in many vital functions in the human body.
L-arginine is a nonessential amino acid that may play an important role in the treatment of heart disease due to its block arterial plaque buildup, blood clots, platelet clumping, and to increase blood flow through the coronary artery. L- arginine is commonly sold as a health supplement claiming to improve vascular health and treat erectile dysfunction in men. L-arginine, which is promoted as a human growth stimulant, has also been used in bodybuilding
- Abdominal pain
- Difficulty in breathing
- Allergic skin reaction
- Low blood pressure
- Low blood sugar levels
- Diarrhea
- Worsening of asthma
- Bloating
- Gout
- This supplement should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
- Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this supplement.
- This supplement is not recommended for use in patients who have recently undergone a surgery or are scheduled to undergo surgery in the near future due to the increased risk of alterations in the blood pressure levels. It is advised that you stop the use of this supplement at least 2 weeks prior to a scheduled surgery.
- This supplement is not recommended for use in patients suffering from a herpes infection due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Works by providing the necessary calcium in people with reduced calcium levels.
Calcium Citrate is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It may be used to treat conditions caused by low calcium levels such as bone loss, weak bones, decreased activity of the parathyroid gland and a certain muscle disease.
- Nausea/vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Unusual weight loss
- Mental/mood changes
- Bone/muscle pain
- Headache
- Increased thirst/urination
- Weakness
- Unusual tiredness
- Before taking this medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have any other allergies.
- This product should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.
- This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast- feeding.
- Immediately consult your doctor if your condition worsens.
Vitamin C consists of a water-soluble vitamin known as vitamin C. Vitamin C is also known as L-ascorbic acid or ascorbate. It occurs as a white or slightly yellow crystal or powder with a slightly acidic taste. On exposure to light, it gradually darkens. In the dry state, it is reasonably stable in air, but in solution, it rapidly oxidizes.
- Vitamin C helps in the growth and repair of tissues of bones, cartilage, tendons, skin, hair, muscles and many more.
- Along with that, it helps in wound healing and also enhances the absorption of iron in our body.
- Excess of free radicals can speed up the ageing process, vitamin C due to its rich antioxidant properties help to reduce the harmful effects of these free radicals. Vitamin C is very crucial for bone and teeth health.
- It improves vision and also regulates blood cholesterol levels.
- Owing to its numerous benefits, it is very important to take an adequate amount of vitamin C in your diet.
Possibly Effective for
- An eye disease that leads to vision loss in older adults (age-related macular degeneration or AMD).
- Irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation). Taking vitamin C before and for a few days after heart surgery helps prevent irregular heartbeat after heart surgery.
- Emptying the colon before a colonoscopy.
- Limb pain that usually occurs after an injury (complex regional pain syndrome).
- Skin redness caused by injury or irritation (erythema). Using a skin cream containing vitamin C might decrease skin redness following laser resurfacing for scar and wrinkle removal.
- Airway infections caused by exercise. Using vitamin C before heavy physical exercise, such as a marathon, might prevent upper airway infections that can occur after heavy exercise.
- Swelling (inflammation) of the stomach (gastritis). Some medicine used to treat H. pylori infection can worsen stomach inflammation. Taking vitamin C along with one of these medicines called omeprazole might decrease this side effect.
- A condition in which red blood cells are broken down faster than they are made (hemolytic anemia). Taking vitamin C supplements might help manage anemia in people undergoing dialysis.
- High cholesterol. Taking vitamin C might reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in people with high cholesterol.
- Lead poisoning. Consuming vitamin C in the diet seems to lower blood levels of lead.
- Osteoarthritis. Taking vitamin C from dietary sources or from calcium ascorbate supplements seems to prevent cartilage loss and worsening of symptoms in people with osteoarthritis.
- Pain after surgery. Taking 2 grams of vitamin C by mouth one hour before surgery might reduce pain and the need for opioid pain relievers after surgery.
- Wrinkled skin. Skin creams containing vitamin C seem to improve the appearance of wrinkled skin. A vitamin C patch also seems to help reduce wrinkles.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using Vitamin C and call your doctor at once if you have:
- Joint pain, weakness or tired feeling, weight loss, stomach pain;
- Chills, fever, increased urge to urinate, painful or difficult urination; or
- Severe pain in your side or lower back, blood in your urine.
Common side effects may include:
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Heartburn, upset stomach; or
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Nausea, diarrhoea, stomach cramps.
- Transient mild soreness may occur at the site of intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.
- Too-rapid intravenous administration of the solution may cause temporary faintness or dizziness.
- Although vitamin C is generally considered safe, high doses can cause adverse effects, including heartburn, nausea, headaches, stomach cramps, and diarrhoea.
- Vitamin C is not stored in the body. If you take more than you need, the extra vitamin C will pass into your urine.
- Very large doses may also interfere with tests for sugar in diabetics and with tests for blood in the stool.
Generic Name: cholecalciferol
Vitamin D3 is needed for normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which is further utilized for development and maintenance of bones and teeth. This makes bones stronger and reduces risk for bone fractures. Vitamin D3 also has a role in ones nerve, muscle, and immune systems.
People who might need extra vitamin D3 include
- Older adult
- Breastfed infants
- People with dark skin
- People with certain conditions, such as liver diseases, cystic fibrosis and Crohn's disease
- People who have obesity or have had gastric bypass surgery
Symptoms of vitamin D3 deficiency include bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and mood changes. Vitamin D3 is used for treating osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, renal osteodystrophy and hypoparathyroidism.
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- weight loss
- weakness
- increased calcium levels (hypercalcemia)
May cause allergic reactions or other problems if contain inactive ingredients such as peanut/soy. Pregnant women or Breastfeeding mothers need to consult their doctors before taking Vitamin D3 supplements.
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water so the body cannot store them.Vitamin B6 is a group of related compounds. It is necessary for maintaining important functions in the body such as glucose and amino acid metabolism, production of RBCs, proper functioning of the nervous system, etc
- Vitamin B6 is used to treat or prevent vitamin B6 deficiency.
- It is also used to treat a certain type of anemia (lack of red blood cells).
- This medicine injection is also used to treat some types of seizure in babies.
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) provides essential nutrients.
- Vitamin B6 helps the body to:
- Make antibodies. Antibodies are needed to fight many diseases.
- Maintain normal nerve function.
- Make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen in the red blood cells to the tissues. A vitamin B6 deficiency can cause a form of anemia.
- Break down proteins. The more protein you eat, the more vitamin B6 you need.
- Keep blood sugar (glucose) in normal ranges.
- Vitamin B6 is being studied in the prevention of hand-foot syndrome
- Clumsiness
- Numbness of hands or feet
- Unsteady walk
- Sleepiness
- Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
- Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary.