Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins and minerals from Vetain

Hi, we're Vetain, a vegan supplement manufacturer! We've made it our mission to develop the best supplements. We'll explain what's important to us and what good supplements actually mean to us:

• Clean vitamins and minerals: We avoid unnecessary fillers and additives – our natural food supplements contain only the ingredients that truly belong there.
• Sustainable supplements: We care not only about our customers, but also about the environment. Therefore, we pay attention to sustainability in production, packaging, and shipping.
• Vegan vitamins and minerals: All our products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Plant-based dietary supplements are becoming increasingly popular – even among non-vegans.
• Natural vitamins and minerals: Our vitamin supplements are natural.
• Tested dietary supplements: Our supplements are regularly tested by independent laboratories.
• High-dose vitamins and minerals: Our product developers formulate our supplements in such a way that they are sensibly dosed.
• Made in Germany: We are a German supplement manufacturer and stand for safety. & Quality!

If that sounds like great values ​​to you too, we would be happy if you took a look around our site and perhaps incorporated one or two nutrients into your routine.
If you're unsure which products you need or which supplements you want to buy, we have a guide here. Guide to dietary supplements for you.

Various forms of vitamins and minerals

Vitamins and minerals come in many different forms. The most common are vitamin capsules, vitamin tablets, vitamin powders, and liquid vitamins and minerals (in juice or drop form).
Which form is best? There's no single answer, as all vitamin supplements can have their own advantages and disadvantages. It all depends on your preferences and needs.
Let's take a look at the different forms of vitamins and minerals together.

• Capsules: Capsules are usually easier to swallow than tablets and can be conveniently taken on trips.
  Vetains products: iron & Vitamin C, magnesium, OPC, Vitamin C, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin B, turmeric, black cumin oil
• tablets: Tablets are often smaller than capsules and you only need some liquid to swallow them.
  Vetains products: Calcium, zinc
• powder: Powders are suitable for anyone who doesn't like swallowing tablets or capsules. They can simply be mixed into a little liquid and then drunk.
  Vetains products: L-Glutamine, vegan collagen type 1, vegan collagen type 2, Creatine
• drops: Drops are perfect for on the go, as they can be dropped directly into the mouth and no liquid is needed.
  Vetains products: Vitamin D3 & K2

When developing our vitamins and minerals, we individually determine the most suitable dosage form for each supplement. Therefore, you'll find a diverse range of tablets and capsules in our product line. & Co.

Just try out what works best for you and your nutritional routine. A little tip: Thanks to the plant-based capsule shell, our capsules are very easy for most people to swallow – without any stickiness.

Fat-soluble vitamins

The fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, E, and K. What's special about these four vitamins is that, unlike many other vitamins, they are not water-soluble but, as the name suggests, fat-soluble. This means they dissolve upon contact with fat, allowing the body to absorb them. Therefore, it's very important to always consume fat-soluble vitamins with a meal containing fat. A normal breakfast, lunch, or dinner is usually sufficient. A healthy snack can also be a good source of these vitamins. Fatn like an apple with Peanut butter or fresh nuts are considered a high-fat meal.
A particularly practical feature is that these types of vitamins can be stored in the body, allowing it to draw on these reserves when needed. However, this also increases the potential risk of overdose: While an excessive dose of water-soluble vitamins (over a short period!) is often simply excreted, excess fat-soluble vitamins can accumulate in the body, potentially leading to an overdose in the long term.

What fat-soluble vitamins are there?

• Vitamin A: Vitamin A is found in animal products such as meat, eggs, and dairy products. In plant-based foods like carrots, spinach, and broccoli, it occurs in the form of provitamin A, which is then converted into its active form in the body.
• Vitamin E: Vitamin E is found particularly in nuts, seeds and vegetable oils.
• Vitamin D: The sunshine vitamin – as the name suggests – is produced in the body itself when you spend time in the sun. In addition, a few foods, such as fatty fish, contain vitamin D. Many people supplement this vitamin, especially in winter (see: Vitamin D in winter).
• Vitamin K: Vitamin K is often taken together with vitamin D as a dietary supplement and is otherwise found in green vegetables, meat or dairy products.

Water-soluble vitamins

The next group of our vitamins and minerals are the water-soluble vitamins. These include all the B vitamins and vitamin C. They dissolve easily in water and therefore, unlike fat-soluble vitamins, don't necessarily need to be taken with a fatty meal. Instead, a glass of water or other liquid is sufficient. Water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored in the body. Any excess is simply excreted (up to a certain point). This means that we must pay particular attention to consuming them regularly (i.e., daily!) through our diet. Our bodies don't actually have any reserves of these vitamins to draw upon.
Let's take a look at the vitamins:

• Vitamin B: Contrary to popular belief, vitamin B is not just a single vitamin, but the umbrella term for a whole group of B vitamins. This group includes B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 ​​(pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folic acid), and B12 (cobalamin).All these vitamins have their own functions in the body. They are often supplemented in the form of a vitamin B complex. Of particular interest to many: Vitamin B12 is mainly found in animal products, which is why vegans often need to be aware of this. Vitamin B12 as a supplement to record.
• Vitamin C: Vitamin C is perhaps the best-known vitamin and has already been discussed in our blog: Vitamin C daily requirement. It is found primarily in fruits and vegetables such as peppers, berries, and oranges. & It contains co. Additionally, it is often supplemented, especially in winter, but also throughout the year.

minerals

Before we delve into the topic, we first need to clarify an important question: What exactly are minerals? Minerals are nutrients that the body cannot produce itself and therefore must obtain through our diet. They are essential for life and involved in many bodily functions. Unlike vitamins, minerals are inorganic elements, meaning they originate from sources such as soil or water and are then absorbed by plants (and animals). Both vitamins and minerals are important nutrients and are obtained through our daily diet.

Let's take a look at some minerals:

• Calcium: Calcium is found primarily in dairy products, but is also present in plant-based foods such as leafy green vegetables, broccoli, almonds, and calcium-rich mineral water. Some people (especially women over 50) also like to consume [other sources/sources]. Calcium supplements.
• magnesium: Magnesium is found in nuts, seeds, whole grain products, legumes and green vegetables, and especially active people often consume it. Dietary supplement with magnesium.
• sulfur: Sulfur can be obtained via protein-rich foods It can be obtained from foods such as meat, fish, eggs, legumes, or even cabbage. However, MSM, a sulfur compound sold as a supplement in capsule form, has recently been gaining increasing attention.
• iron: Iron is a particularly relevant topic for people who menstruate, and many resort to dietary supplements. Iron is also found in various animal and plant-based foods.
• zinc: Zinc can be obtained through a balanced diet including meat, cheese, eggs, oatmeal, nuts and legumes, and also Zinc Supplements can contribute to zinc intake.
• iodine: In Germany, the general recommendation is to use iodized salt.

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If you're still looking for high-quality nutritional supplements, you've come to the right place. At Vetain, you'll find a wide selection of vitamins and minerals to meet your nutritional needs.
Before you start shopping in our supplement shop, we would like to briefly draw your attention to our other supplements that are not directly related to vitamins and minerals.

• L-Glutamine: L-Glutamine is an amino acid that is particularly popular as a supplement among athletes.
• Omega-3 fatty acids: Our vegan Omega-3 alternative from algae It provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are traditionally found in fish.
• Vegan collagen: Vegan collagen alternatives These are of interest to people who would like to supplement collagen but do not want to use animal products.
• Creatine: Many active athletes take Creatine supplements as a regular part of their gym routine.
• turmeric: Turmeric is a root containing the plant substance Curcumin It contains turmeric. Many people know turmeric from the popular ginger-turmeric shots.
• OPC capsules: OPC comes from grape seeds and is now also used as OPC Supplement offered.
• black cumin oil: black cumin oil It is extracted from the seeds of the true black cumin and is traditionally used in various cultures – super exciting!

So, those were all our supplements. protein powder & Protein bars We'll introduce that to you another time – you've already received enough information here. Now it's finally time to order the vitamins!
Speaking of input, one last thing: In our Blog You'll find lots of additional information about the individual nutrients. If you like, feel free to hop over to our blog after placing your order and browse through it. You're sure to find some topics that interest you – such as how to manage a balanced diet You can cover all vitamins and minerals or which vitamins and minerals should not be taken together.