1 x APPETON Essentials MV21 30 caplets Appeton Essentials MV21 contains 21 vitamins, antioxidants, lipotropic substance and minerals which are essentials daily nutrients for efficient energy release and increase alertness; to cope with today's lifestyle demands among adults and elderly. We need vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. They can be found naturally in food. However, the busier we are, the less likely it is that we will eat balanced meals on a regular basis. Eating on the run often limits how much nutritious food we eat. Taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement may be a sensible addition to a diet that may not always provide all the nutrition we need. Older adult diagnosed with a chronic illness may have increased nutritional needs. They may need to take supplement, regardless of the food they are eating. Studies in Malaysia found that older adult consume less than 2/3 RDA for Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Niacin, Vitamin A and calcium. Insufficient amount of Vitamin B complex is due to low energy intake. Older adults are at risk with osteoporosis because of insufficient of calcium intake which related to low consumption of milk and milk product. Certain medicines and the natural effects of aging may also keep the body from absorbing certain nutrients. Appeton Essentials MV21 contains vitamins, minerals, lipotropic substances and antioxidant. Lipotropic substances have an important role in improving improper fat metabolism and counteract cholesterol deposits in the blood vessels; helps in liver detoxification and prevent the storage of fat in the liver.