Antioxidant; helps absorb iron from plants
A water-soluble vitamin found in fruit and vegetables. Supplements come as tablets, chewables, effervescent tablets and gummies; some add zinc.
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What each vitamin, mineral, protein and herb is, what to compare on the label, and who should ask a doctor first — with the packs we stock at Akkarai (ECR) and Nungambakkam on every card.
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Show all →Bones, muscles and the "sunshine vitamin"
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Many people in India test low despite the sun, because of indoor work, sunscreen and covered skin. D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form most supplements use; vegan D3 from lichen is also sold.
What to compare & all 3 →Immunity and skin questions
Found in multivitamins, immunity packs and acne or hair formulas. Forms include gluconate, citrate, picolinate and bisglycinate.
What to compare & all 3 →Live bacteria for gut questions
Effects depend on the exact strain, not just the species. A pack should name strains and CFU at expiry.
What to compare & all 2 →Many vitamins and minerals in one
Built for men, women, kids, 50+ or pregnancy. Useful as a safety net for a limited diet; it does not replace food.
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Ask us — we’ll check the other store and incoming stock, or buy it in for you and confirm the price and date before you pay.
Product photos are the packs we stock; the top picture is an illustration. Written by the Blac & Pink team from public sources such as the US NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and NCCIH. General information, not medical advice; we do not give doses. Supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, on medicines or have a medical condition, ask your doctor first. A pack appears under an ingredient when its name says so — check the current label.