The water-soluble vitamin C and B-complex are prepared in a sustained release form so that absorption is gradual and the benefits are felt over the entire day. Digestive enzymes are also present to help the breakdown of fats, protein and carbohydrates, and to assist in absorption of vitamins and minerals as well.
Reduces Cramps:
The relatively high amount of vitamin 8-6, (300 mg.) in For Women Only, helps alleviate annoying premenstrual symptoms including: nervous tension, irritability, breast tenderness and congestion, weight gain and bloating due to water and salt retention, craving for sweets, increased appetite, loss of energy, and the inability to cope and perform. Furthermore, For Women Only also effectively corrects the nutritional imbalance caused by the use of hormonal contraceptive pills. Magnesium, B-6 and zinc help regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce cramps.
Controls Oily Skin:
For Women Only contains vitamin C, which through its anti-histamine effect, reduces the allergic reactions, some women exhibit. The mineral calcium is not heavily emphasized in For Women Only because of its interference with magnesium absorption. However, since vitamin 8 helps increase the intestinal absorption of calcium, it has been included. The dosage of vitamin A, found in For Women Only, (12,500 l.U.,j is below the smallest dose (40,000 lU.) required to produce toxicity in some women when taken contiguously over 6 -8 years. However, it is recommended that no other vitamin A supplements be taken. Vitamin A, zinc and B-b have been shown to help control oily skin and acne.