Myadec - Myadec Multivitamin Specialists

Vitamin A is an antioxidant and helps to protect the body from free radical damage.


Vitamin A plays an important role in supporting our immune system.


Vitamin A plays a major role in the growth and development of healthy skin, hair and nails.

Vitamin A is a fat soluble antioxidant.


Vitamin A is involved in healthy vision.

Vitamin D is synthesized in the body (with the help of sunlight).


Vitamin D occurs in two forms

• Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
• Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)

Vitamin D3 is the form that is synthesized in the body and Vitamin D3 is the form that is
preferred for use in multivitamin and mineral supplements.

Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body.


Vitamin D is essential for the development of healthy bones.

Vitamin B1 works in our body as a part of the coenzyme TPP (Thiamine Pyrophosphate).


Vitamin B1 is essential for healthy nerve function.


Vitamin B1 is essential for the production of energy in our body.

Vitamin B2 works in the body as a part of the coenzymes FMN (Flavin mononucleotide) and FAD (Flavin adenine dinucleotide).

Both of these enzymes are involved in a wide range of normal cellular reactions.

Vitamin B2 plays a key role in the production and release of energy in the body.

Vitamin B2 plays a key role in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.

Vitamin B3 works in the body as a part of the coenzymes NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) and NADP (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate).

Both of these enzymes are involved in the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

Both of these enzymes have a key role in the production of energy from food.

Vitamin B3 has an important role in the normal activity of a healthy nervous system.

Vitamin B3 is involved in normal brain function.

Vitamin B5 works in the body as a part of the coenzymes COA (Coenzyme-A) and Acetyl-COA (Acetyl coenzyme-A).

Both of these coenzymes are involved in a wide range of normal reactions in the body.

Vitamin B5 is involved in the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

Vitamin B5 is involved in the production of energy from food.

Vitamin B5 plays a very important role in the cortex of the adrenal gland. It is involved in the production of natural cortisol.

This means that it has a very important role in stress management.

Vitamin B5 plays a key role in supporting healthy skin and hair structures.

Vitamin B6 works in the body in the biologically active form - Pyridoxal 5 phosphate.

Vitamin B6 is involved in the balancing of potassium and sodium in the body.

Potassium/sodium balance is important for normal blood pressure and cardiovascular health.

Vitamin B6 may help balance hormonal changes and fluid balance in females.

Vitamin B6 is involved in healthy nerve function.

Vitamin B6 is involved in the formation of healthy red blood cells.

Vitamin B6 is involved in energy production in the body.

Vitamin B12 works in the body in the biologically active forms Methylcobalamin and Adenosyl cobalamin.

Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in the formation of healthy blood cells in the body.

Vitamin B12 is involved in the formation of haemoglobin and healthy red blood cells.

Vitamin B12 plays a key role in the normal function of our brain and nervous system.

Vitamin B12 is involved in the metabolism and energy production reactions of the body.

Folic acid is a B-complex vitamin and works in the body in the biologically active form Tetrahydrofolate.

Folic acid is essential for the normal development of healthy cells in the body.

Folic acid is essential for the development of healthy red blood cells.

Folic acid is essential for the normal functioning of our nervous system.

Biotin is a B-complex vitamin and works as a coenzyme in the body.

Biotin is essential for the growth of healthy skin cells.

Biotin is essential for the development of healthy hair and nails.

Biotin is involved in the metabolism of fats and proteins.

Biotin is involved in the production of energy in the body.

Choline works in the body as a nutritional co-factor that is normally associated with the B-complex vitamins.

Choline is involved in the development of healthy cell membrane structures.

Choline is involved in the production of the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine - (essential for normal functioning of the nervous system).
Choline is involved in the normal emulsification and transport systems for fats and cholesterol.

Inositol works in the body as Myo-inositol. This is a nutritional co-factor that is normally associated with the B-complex vitamins.

Inositol is involved in the development of healthy cell membrane structures.

Inositol is important for healthy bone marrow development.

Inositol is involved in the normal emulsification and transport systems for fats in the body.

Lysine is an essential Amino acid.

Lysine is involved in the body as a necessary building block for all proteins - (including muscle protein structures).

Lysine is involved in the protein structures for hormones, enzymes and antibodies.

Lysine may help in the control and management of cold sores.

Lecithin - (in the form of powdered or granular lecithin) - is produced from soya beans.

Lecithin is a good source of dietary phospholipids and essential fatty acids.

Phospholipids are present in the structure of cell membranes. They are found in high concentrations in nerve sheath structures.

Lecithin is involved in the normal body process for the emulsification and transport of fats and cholesterol.

Coenzyme Q10 works in the body as Ubidecarenone.

Coenzyme Q10 is present in every cell and is important for energy production.

Coenzyme Q10 is important for heart muscle function.

Coenzyme Q10 levels are depleted with exercise and decrease as the body ages.

Vitamin C works in the body as a water soluble antioxidant.

As an antioxidant, Vitamin C helps to protect the body from free radical damage.

As a water soluble antioxidant, Vitamin C works to protect our body structures from oxidation damage.

Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation in skin, connective tissue and blood vessels.

Vitamin C is used by the body for stress response mechanisms and the adrenal gland.

As an antioxidant Vitamin C protects Vitamin A and Vitamin E from oxidation.

Vitamin C is involved in healthy immune function in the body.

Vitamin E works in the body as a fat soluble antioxidant.

As an antioxidant, Vitamin E helps to protect the body from free radical damage.

As a fat soluble antioxidant, Vitamin E works to protect our body structures from oxidation.

As an antioxidant, Vitamin E helps to support a healthy cadiovascular system.

Vitamin K works in the body as phytomenadione.

Vitamin K is necessary for the formation of blood clotting proteins.

Vitamin K plays a role in healthy bone development.

There are several forms of Vitamin K.

Vitamin K1 (phytomenadione) is the form that occurs in food plants. Vitamin K1 is the form that is preferred for multivitamin and mineral supplements.

Betacarotene is a naturally occurring compound which the body will covert to vitamin A as required.

Betacarotene works in the body as an antioxidant.

As an antioxidant, Betacarotene helps to protect the body from free radical damage.

Betacarotene is the orange colouring in carrots and apricots.

Lycopene is a carotenoid compound found particularly in tomatoes. It is the red colouration in tomatoes.

Lycopene works in the body as an antioxidant.

As an antioxidant, Lycopene helps to protect the body from free radical damage.

The bioflavonoids are a naturally occurring group of yellow coloured compounds. They are mainly found in citrus fruits - (in conjunction with Vitamin C).

The bioflavonoids play a role as antioxidants in the body.

The bioflavonoids work in conjunction with vitamin C and enhance the functions of vitamin C in the body.

The bioflavonoids have a role in assisting with the stregthening of capillary blood vessels.

Hesperidin is a naturally occurring flavonoid compound found in citrus fruits (particularly the skin and rind).

Hesperidin plays a role as an antioxidant in the body.

Hesperidin plays a role in assisting with the strengthening of capillary blood vessels.

Iron does not work in the body as "free" Iron. A protein called transferrin links up with Iron and carries it to cells in the body.

In the cells, Iron is built into Iron and protein complex structures.

One of the most important Iron and protein complex structures is haemoglobin. This is responsible for the red colour in blood. It is the most important oxygen transport protein in the body.

Iron is also built into myoglobin in muscles. This is required for muscle oxygenation.

Iron is built into cytochtome protein structures in cells. These are responsible for many essential reactions in the body.

Iron is a component of many enzymes in the body.

Iron is needed for energy production and the metabolism of proteins.

Iodine has a very important role as a part of Thyroid hormone structures.

Thyroid hormones play a very important role in metabolic functions of the body.

Thyroid hormones play an important role in protein synthesis and normal growth and development.

Thyroid hormones play an important role in energy production.

Iodine has a very important role as a part of Thyroid hormone structures.

Thyroid hormones play a very important role in metabolic functions of the body.

Thyroid hormones play an important role in protein synthesis and normal growth and development.

Thyroid hormones play an important role in energy production.

Magnesium is an essential component of all cells in the body. Over 300 enzymes require Magnesium as part of their structure.

ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) is a coenzyme involved in energy transport. ATP normally exists in cells as a combination of ATP and Magnesium.

Magnesium is involved in the relaxation mechanism for muscles.

Magnesium plays an important role in helping to control muscle cramps.

Magnesium plays an important role in normal nerve impulse transmissions.

Magnesium is very important for the normal development of bones.

Magnesium is involved in the normal functions of the immune system.

Magnesium is involved in the normal regulation of blood pressure.

Magnesium is important for the normal function of the heart and cardiovascular system.

Magnesium plays an important role in protein and muscle development.

Potassium is involved in the normal function of the brain and the nervous system.

Potassium is involved in the balancing and transport of nutrients between cells and intracellular fluids. This is particularly important for sodium balance and blood pressure.

Potassium is involved in many enzyme structures.

Potassium is involved in protein structures and development.

Potassium is involved in carbohydrate metabolism and energy production.

Calcium is essential for the development and maintenance of healthy bone structures.

Calcium is essential for healthy teeth.

Calcium is involved in muscular contraction and relaxation.

Calcium is involved in normal heart and cardiovascular function.

Calcium is involved in the normal regulation of blood pressure.

Calcium is involved in the normal function of the immune system.

Calcium is involved in the normal process of blood clotting.

Phosphorus is a component of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate). ATP is a coenzyme involved in energy transport and release.

Phosphorus is a component of phospholipids - the main structural component of cell membranes.

Phosphorus is essential for healthy bone structures.

Phosphorus is essential for healthy teeth.

Zinc is an essential trace element for the body.

There are more than 100 enzymes that require require Zinc as part of their structure.

Zinc is essential for the normal production of insulin in the Pancreas.

Zinc is important for the development of protein and muscle structures.

Zinc is essential for the healthy function of the Prostate gland.

Zinc is essential for healthy eye function.

Zinc is  essential for healthy bone structures.

Zinc is essential for healthy brain and nervous tissue function.

Zinc is essential for a healthy immune system.

Zinc is essential for healthy skin, hair and nails.

Zinc is involved in normal wound healing.

Zinc is involved in healthy sperm production.

Manganese functions as a co-factor for many enzyme reactions in the body.

Manganese plays an important role in the digestion and assimilation of nutrients

Manganese plays a role in fatty acid and cholesterol metabolism.

Manganese plays a role in glucose metabolism.

Manganese is essential for healthy groth and development of bones.

Manganese is essential for healthy joint membranes.

Copper functions in the body as a co-factor in haemoglobin formation.

Haemoglobin is essential for healthy blood cells.

Copper also functions as a co-factor in cellular respiration and energy release.

Chromium functions in the body as a co-factor in blood sugar regulation and carbohydrate metabolism.

Molybdenum is  present in the body as part of some catalytic enzyme structures.

Molybdenum is involved in Iron utilisation and carbohydrate metabolism.

Molybdenum is involved in the maintenance of healthy tooth enamel.

Selenium is very important  as  part of the enzyme Selenium-Glutathione Peroxidase.  

This is a powerful antioxidant and is closely linked to Vitamin E in this role.

Selenium also plays a role in the Thyroid gland.

Boron is present in the body as part of the chemical structures in bones and joints. 

Boron appears to play a role in healthy joint structures.

Silica plays a role in the body as a source  of elemental Silicon.

Silica is involved in the process of Collagen formation. 

Collagen is a complex protein structure required for healthy skin, hair and nail growth.