Vitabiotics Wellman 70+ Tablets Vitabiotics Wellman 70+ Tablets are an advanced vitamin & mineral supplement containing 30 vitamins, trace elements & specialist nutrients specifically formulated to help safeguard the nutritional needs of men aged 70 & over. The comprehensive formula supports the following areas: General Wellbeing: Thiamine (vitamin B1), copper & iron contribute to normal energy release. Vitamin B6 & B12 contribute to normal red blood cell formation & iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells & haemoglobin, the substance that helps to transport oxygen around the body. Siberian ginseng, alpha lipoic acid & co-Q10 are also included. Immune Health: Vitamin C, B6, B12 & D plus minerals zinc & iron contribute to the normal function of the immune system. The UK Department of Health advises that adults aged 65 & over should take a supplement containing vitamin D. Male Health: Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity & zinc contributes to normal testosterone levels in the blood. Zinc levels in the body can be depleted by high levels of caffeine, smoking, stress & drinking. Normal Vision: Vitamins C & E contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress & zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. It is important to support vision as the retina & the lens can be damaged over the years by exposure to sunlight, smoke & pollution. Cognitive Function: Iron, iodine & zinc contribute to normal cognitive function & pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance. Vitamins B6 & B12, biotin & vitamin C contribute to the normal functioning of the nervous system. Heart & Circulation: Vitamin B1 contributes to the normal function of the heart while vitamins B6 & B12 contribute to normal homocysteine metabolism & normal red blood cell formation. Vitamin C helps to increase iron absorption, an important consideration for vegetarians. Vitabiotics Wellman 70+ Tablets are free from gluten, artificial colours, preservatives, salt & yeast. They have not been tested on animals & are suitable for vegetarians.