Multivitamins Nutripure in Paris: 21 bioactive nutrients
Nutripure’s Multivitamins bring together 21 bioactive nutrients, including 12 vitamins and 5 minerals, in forms chosen for how well the body absorbs them. Available in Paris at Herba Barona, from the Nutripure range.
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Why the form matters as much as the dose
Two products can show the same figure for a vitamin without providing the same thing, because the molecule used is not the same. Vitamin B9 is the clearest example: Nutripure chose Quatrefolic®, a patented form of folate that is already active and needs no conversion.
The same logic applies to vitamin E: Nutrabiol E® is a complete natural vitamin E. The form is the first thing we look at when choosing a multivitamin for our shop in Paris 12th.
What the 21 nutrients are
Twelve vitamins: A, C, D, E and the whole B group. Five minerals: zinc, magnesium, iodine, chromium and selenium. And four extra ingredients rarely found in a formula of this kind: coenzyme Q10, quercetin, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and lutein, a carotenoid that naturally concentrates in the eye.
Doses stay reasonable, close to the reference intakes rather than megadoses: a multivitamin is meant to fill the gaps of an ordinary diet, not to saturate the body. The full ingredient list is in the Composition tab.
The authorised claims for this formula
B vitamins, magnesium and iodine contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Pantothenic acid (B5) and folate (B9) contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamins A, B6, B9, B12, C and D, together with zinc and selenium, contribute to the normal function of the immune system. Vitamins B2, C and E, zinc and selenium contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Zinc and iodine contribute to normal cognitive function. These wordings may seem cautious: they are the only authorised ones, and they say exactly what has been established.
Who it is for, and how to take it
A multivitamin does not replace a varied diet. It makes sense in specific situations: vegetarian and vegan diets, where B12 is lacking by nature, long weight-loss diets, rushed eating, regular sport, or older age, when some vitamins such as B12 are absorbed less well. Someone who cooks and eats fruit, vegetables and fish will gain little from it, and we say so readily in the shop.
Take two capsules a day with a meal: vitamins A, D and E are fat-soluble and need a little fat to be absorbed. Morning or lunchtime suits better than the evening, as some B vitamins can disturb falling asleep in sensitive people. Bright yellow urine after taking them is normal: it comes from riboflavin (vitamin B2).
Nutripure, a French brand, in our shop in Paris
Nutripure was founded in 2017 by Christophe Carrio, five-time world champion in artistic karate and a qualified dietitian, with his brother Florent, an engineer. The company is based near Toulouse and manufactures in France. It names its raw materials and patents and makes its traceability certificates freely downloadable. You can compare it with the rest of our multivitamins.
Herba Barona has been a food supplement shop at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, Paris 12th, since 2006, where Nutripure sits alongside Dynveo, Novoma and Nutrimuscle. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 6.30 pm, a short walk from Ledru-Rollin (line 8) and Bastille (lines 1, 5, 8) metro stations.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take them all year round?
The doses are designed for continuous use and stay close to the reference intakes. Many people take them for three months, in winter especially, rather than all year: both approaches are reasonable.
Can I combine them with other supplements?
Yes, simply avoid doubling up. If you already take vitamin D or magnesium separately, take into account what the multivitamin already provides. Ask us in the shop and we will work it out with you.
Are they suitable for vegetarians?
The capsules are plant-based (pullulan), and the formula contains vitamin B12, the one most often lacking in a diet without animal products.
How long does a bottle last?
Sixty capsules at two a day: exactly one month.
See also: Our vitamins and minerals in Paris
Guide: our Nutripure buying guide
Food supplement. Not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children.
