Table 1 Nutrient reference values and % coverage offered by FVB and Omega capsules
Nutrient | Gender and age range | DACH/EFSA RDA/ AI | FVB (6 capsules) | DACH % RDA/ AI covered by FVB capsules (%) | Omega (2 capsules) | EFSA % AI covered by Omega capsules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
β-carotene* | M; 51–65 years | 10,200 μg | 2910 μg | 28.5 | – | – |
M; > 65 years | 9600 μg | 2910 μg | 30.3 | – | – | |
F; > 51 years | 8400 μg | 2910 μg | 34.6 | – | – | |
Vitamin C* | M | 110 mg | 158 mg | 143.6 | – | – |
F | 95 mg | 158 mg | 166.3 | – | – | |
α-tocopherol** | M; 51–65 years | 13 mg | 18.2 mg | 140 | – | – |
M; > 65 years | 12 mg | 18.2 mg | 151.2 | – | – | |
F; 51–65 years | 12 mg | 18.2 mg | 151.2 | – | – | |
F; > 65 years | 11 mg | 18.2 mg | 165.5 | – | – | |
Folic acid* | M & F | 180 μg | 316 μg | 175.6 | – | – |
EPA + DHA** | M & F | 250 | – | – | 275 | 110% |