Vitamin A
Helps to keep the skin and eyes healthy and is important for a healthy immune system. Beta Carotene is a precursor form of vitamin A which means that it is converted to vitamin A in the body on an ‘as-required’ basis. Beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant in the body, neutralising potentially damaging free radicals.
Vitamin D
Performs a number of important functions including helping to keep the bones and teeth healthy and important to maintain healthy muscles. Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus, essential for growing and maintaining strong and healthy bones. It also helps to maintain a healthy immune system. Some studies suggest that Vitamin D may reduce the risk of some forms of cancer and of chronic conditions such as multiple sclerosis.
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Vitamin E
A powerful oxidant which helps to protect cells from damage by free radicals. Free radicals are the by-products of chemical reactions that take place in the body. Vitamin E is particularly important for the protection of cell membranes as well as maintaining healthy heart and circulation, nerves, muscles and red blood cells. Vitamin E is very important for healthy skin since free radicals caused by sunlight and pollutants may damage skin cells.
Vitamin C
In a recent poll Vitamin C was considered our second most important ingredient (after Omega-3). Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant which helps protect cells in the body from damage by free radicals and helps the body to absorb iron from food. Vitamin C is essential for numerous functions in the human body including the manufacture of collagen. It may also be a preventer for the common cold and have antiviral properties.
Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin
Helps keep the skin, eyes and nervous system healthy. Vitamin B2 is essential for the formation of two substances FAD and FMN which are vital for the processes that make energy available to the body. Vitamin B2 is essential for cell growth and health and therefore important for skin, hair and nails cells which are continuously being renewed. Vitamin B2 also helps with iron and vitamin B6 absorption and an important vitamin in pregnancy.
Vitamin B3 - Niacin
Helps the body produce energy from foods we eat and keeps the nervous and digestive system healthy. Vitamin B3 role in the nervous system means that it may be important in memory recall and other brain functions. Vitamin B3 may also reduce allergic reactions.
Vitamin B6
Helps the body produce and store energy and is involved in the production of red blood cells. Vitamin B6 is often considered the most important B vitamin due its importance in protein metabolism and the function of a number of enzymes in the body. Vitamin B6 is also essential for maintaining a healthy nervous system and also for the formation of antibodies that help to fight infection.
Folic Acid
Involved in the production of red blood cells and is important for all women of child bearing age because it helps reduce birth defects. Folic Acid is essential for the formation of genetic material in every cell, to achieve perfect replication.
Vitamin B12
Helps keep the nervous system healthy and is involved in the production of red blood cells. Vitamin B12 helps proper absorption of certain nutrients in particular the utilisation of iron. In conjunction with folic acid and vitamin B12 it may be an important factor in heart health.
Biotin
Helps the body produce energy from the foods we eat. Biotin is also important for cell growth and replication which helps to maintain healthy hair, skin and nails. Biotin may help insulin sensitivity and support fat and carbohydrate metabolism.
Vitamin B5 – Pantothenic Acid
Helps the body produce energy from the foods we eat. Pantothenic acid is often known as the anti-stress vitamin because it supports the adrenal glands. Along with vitamin C it is involved in the metabolism of protein, fat and carbohydrate and is needed for healthy growth.

Calcium
Promotes healthy bones and teeth, helps regulate the heart beat and blood clotting. Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the body as it helps maintain its structure – bones and teeth. The strength of bones depends directly upon the absorption of calcium and other minerals. Calcium supports bone growth and health and on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. It is important for muscular contraction and transmission of nerve impulses.
Iron
Essential for the production of red blood cells through haemoglobin which carries oxygen around the body. It is essential to maintain a healthy immune system and energy levels.
Magnesium
Helps the body produce energy from the food we eat and is also involved in the production of hormones which are important for healthy bones. Magnesium is also essential for the nervous system and muscle movements.
Zinc
Aids healing and is important for reproduction and a healthy immune system. Zinc is essential to many enzyme systems some of which are involved in tissue growth, helping the healing wounds and maintenance of hair, skin and nails. Zinc also supports the prostate gland and is also essential for bone formation.
Copper
Important for the production of red and white blood cells and helps to keep the immune system and bones healthy. Copper is important in many enzymes and proteins in the body. One of them is collagen which is essential for healthy skin and bones. Copper together with zinc and vitamin C helps to form elastin to keep the skin able to stretch.
Selenium
A powerful antioxidant which helps to protect cells from damage by free radicals and is important for a healthy immune system.  Free radicals are the by-products of chemical reactions that take place in the body. Selenium also works with Vitamin E for this purpose and it is important for thyroid hormones.

Believed to help the body cope with stress and may also strengthen the immune system. Ginseng may help with maintaining an overall mental and physical well being. In busy and stressful lives it is supposed to help maintain vitality and energy.

Omega-3 is one of Big Shotz most important ingredients. Omega-3 promotes a healthy heart and may improve brain function. The Omega-3 fatty acids help produce substances called prostaglandins that regulate inflammation in your body. Big Shotz contains an unprecedented amount of Omega-3 for a drink - over 70% of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recommendation of 250 mg/day of Omega-3 EPA/DHA.

Substances that can prevent or repair damage to your body's cells caused by free radicals.

Stimulates growth of beneficial bacteria in colon. Prebiotics are food for good bacteria. Prebiotics go through the digestive system unaltered and naturally feed the good bacteria in the gut. Prebiotics improve the health of the digestive system and may strengthen the immune system.