Nutritional

supplements
In our everyday life
WHAT DOES NUTRITIONAL
SUPPLEMENTATION MEAN?

Nutritional supplementing adds:

• vitamins
• minerals
• herbs
• other nutrients
to the diet to make up for any
dietary deficiencies.
WHAT DOES NUTRITIONAL
SUPPLEMENTATION MEAN?

It can also be used to

• boost energy
• improve mood
• support overall health.
IS OUR FOOD LESS NUTRITIOUS THAN IT
WAS BEFORE?

The lacked nutritions are:

• Protein
Multiple studies show that fruits, vegetables • Calcium
and grains grown today carry less nutrients • Phosphorus
than before. • Iron
• Riboflavin
• Vitamin C
BUT WHY IS
OUR FOOD LESS
NUTRITIOUS ?
 Scientists say that the root of the problem
lies in modern agricultural processes that
increase crop yields but disturb soil health.

That’s why we need nutritional supplements

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. The needs of our body

2. Survey about eating habits

3. The producing of vitamins

4. Amongst athletes
The needs of
our body
THE BASICS

Vitamin A: It is vital for cell recognition:

• vision
• immune function
• and reproduction

It also helps the heart, lungs, and kidneys.

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble yellow unsaturated alcohol
occurring in:
• yellow vegetables (especially carrots)
• butter
• egg yolk Formula: C20 H30
• fish-liver oil Also called retinol

It is essential for the prevention of night blindness and

the protection of epithelial tissue.
THE BASICS

• Vitamin B:
• Dissolves in water
• Folic acid is type of
vitamin B found in:
• leafy, green vegetables
• whole grains
• Folic acid: C19 H19 N7 O6
There are categories of
Vitamin B12 vitamin Bs: -B1 -B2 -B3 -B5 -
B6 -B7 -B9 -B12
THE BASICS

Vitamin E:
• dissolves in fat
Vitamin E is an
It is found in many important vitamin
foods including: required for the
• vegetable oils proper function of
• cereals many organs in the
• meat
body.
• poultry
• eggs It is also an Formula: C29 H50 O2
• and fruits antioxidant
ONLY WHEN NEEDED
Vitamin D:
• fat-soluble vitamin
that is important for strong:
• bones
• muscles
• general good health
There are two main forms of
vitamin D, which are:
• D2,otherwise known as:
ergocalciferol (C22 H44 O)
and
Vitamin D
• D3, which is also known as
cholecalciferol.
ONLY WHEN NEEDED

Magnesium:
• mineral that is important for
normal bone structure in the body
• people get magnesium from their
diet
• only needed when magnesium
levels are low

Low magnesium levels lead to:

• high blood pressure
• clogged arteries
• hereditary heart diseases
• diabetes
• stroke
Survey about
eating habits
 WE ASKED

50
PEOPLE IN OUR SCHOOL ABOUT THEIR
EATING AND NUTRITIONAL HABITS IN
OUR SURVEY.
THE RESULTS WERE QUITE UNEXPECTED
Do you keep track of your macronutritional How often do you take
intake? nutritional supplements?

11% 22%
22%

58%
20% 67%

Only calories Rarerly Often Never

I keep track of every macronutritional intake
I don't keep track of these
 Do you follow the
What do you think about recommended daily doses?
these formulations?

3 %3 % 22%
9%
20%
17%
94 % 71% 61%

I'm trying to pay attention to it

They have positive effects
They haven't got any effects
They have negative effects
I absolutely don't pay attention to it
I really insist on following the daily
doses
The producing
of vitamins
 Vitamin supplements are a vital part of a
healthy lifestyle. They help to ensure that
the body has the right amount of essential
vitamins and minerals. Producing vitamin
supplements requires a careful process to
ensure they are safe and effective.
THE FIRST STEP: THE SECOND STEP:
RESEARCHING SOURCING RAW MATERIALS

This includes:
Researching a vitamin ● the vitamins and minerals
supplement typically ● additional ingredients (such as binders

involves several steps, and fillers)

including: All raw materials must be of the highest
• Identifying the need
quality and safety standards.
• Conducting a literature

The raw materials are then tested for

review
● purity
• Determining the
● potency
optimal dosage
and only those that pass the tests are
used in the production process.
THE THIRD: THE FOURTH:
MIXING AND BLENDING MANUFACTURING

● The process of combining This is where the raw materials

ingredients correctly should be are:
closely monitored for optimal ● combined
results ●processed
● It is important to combine
dietary supplements correctly
to ensure their components are
absorbed and used by the
body, with adhesives and
excipients added to maximize
benefits.
THE LAST:
PACKAGING AND LABELING

The final step in producing

vitamin supplements is:
● packaging
● labeling
according to the
necessary safety
regulations
FOOD SUPPLEMENT
REGULATIONS IN THE EU
 In the European Union, food supplements are regulated under the EU Food Supplements Directive
(2002/46/EC). The directive sets out rules for the composition, labeling, and advertising of food supplements.

Safety: Composition: Labeling must include:

• must be safe • the ingredients must • the name of the food supplement
for be listed on the label
consumption and comply with EU • the list of ingredients
regulations
• mustn’t pose a • the recommended daily dose
risk to human • must be in forms that
health. are easily absorbed • any warnings or precautions
by the body.
• the name and address of the
manufacturer or distributor
 In the European Union, food supplements are regulated under the EU Food Supplements Directive
(2002/46/EC). The directive sets out rules for the composition, labeling, and advertising of food supplements.

Advertising: Maximum levels: Novel Foods:

• claims made must be
truthful and not
misleading
• they must not imply
that a balanced and
varied diet cannot
provide the same
nutrients
• levels should be set
according to the
rules of the directive
sets
• supplements containing
novel ingredients (such as
extracts from new plants),
must undergo a safety
assessment before being
placed on the market.
Amongst
athletes
 WHAT ARE PROTEINS?

PROTEINS ARE MACROMOLECULES WITH A CHARACTERISTIC

SPATIAL STRUCTURE AND SPECIFIC FUNCTION.
THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROTEINS:

• Enzymes (e.g. pepsin)

• Transport proteins (e.g. hemoglobin, myoglobin)
• Structural proteins (e.g. keratin)
• Muscle proteins (e.g. actin, myosin)
• Immune proteins
• Reserve nutrients (e.g. ovalbumin, casein)
• Hormones (e.g. insulin)
AVERAGE PROTEIN INTAKE:
• According to the traditional references of protein consumption, the
recommended daily intake of protein is about 0,8 g, while for
muscle building or any physical sports activities 1,6 g of protein
intake per day is certified distributed for 4 meals.

• Children’s and teenagers’ essential amino acid and protein need

is much higher than adults, because of their physical activities.

• The protein turnover in our bodies is an energy-intensive process,

which is why the utilization of protein depends on energy intake.
• Heavy physical work (/manual labor) or competitive sport
increases our energy need significantly, however, these increase
our protein need only moderately.
 FOR ATHLETES

SUGGESTED PROTEIN INTAKE FOR ATHLETES:

●For endurance athletes - 1g/ kg by body weight.
●For strength athletes - 1,6g/ kg by body weight
●For top athletes - 1,6g/ kg by the bodyweight
For healthy adults of average body weight, evenly distributed
consumption of 40-60 g of animal protein, or the corresponding 25-30
dkg of meat, offal, or 20 dkg of cheese per day is sufficient.
AVERAGE PROTEIN INTAKE:

PLANT PROTEIN
ANIMAL PROTEIN
SOURCES:
SOURCES: ●Quinoa
●Chicken breast ● Buckwheat
●Lean pork ribs ● Hemp seed
●Beef ● Blue-green
●Tuna algae
●Egg ● Soy-bean
●Cottage cheese ● Chia seeds
OTHER SUPPLEMENTS
FOR ATHLETES:

COLLAGEN LIQUID OR Q10 COENZYME L-CARNITINE

BCAA HYDROLYZED
COLLAGEN PEPTIDE
Thank you for
your attention!
 RESOURCES:
How are Vitamins and Supplements Made? | BodyLogicMD
Táplálkozás / Dietetika Archives - BioTechUSA
Vitamin ABC – a vitaminok szerepe a szervezetünkben - BioTechUSA
Vitamin D - Wikipedia
Food supplements | EFSA (europa.eu)