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Description
Organic Whole-Food Multivitamin from Plant Sources
Nature’s Shield Real Food Multivitamin is a unique supplement made entirely from organic plant and fungi extracts, providing essential vitamins and minerals in their natural food form.
Unlike many multivitamins that rely on synthetic laboratory-produced vitamins, Nature’s Shield provides nutrients sourced from real foods such as algae, curry leaf, guava, amla, spinach and shiitake mushrooms.
These natural ingredients provide vitamins within their natural food matrix, including enzymes and cofactors that help the body absorb and utilise nutrients efficiently.
Why Real Food Vitamins Matter
Most conventional multivitamins use synthetic isolates produced through chemical processes.
Although these molecules may match the chemical structure of vitamins, they lack the complex nutritional environment found in whole foods, including plant compounds, enzymes and trace minerals.
Real-food vitamins are naturally accompanied by these supporting compounds, which may influence how effectively nutrients are absorbed and used by the body.
This concept is often referred to in nutrition science as the “food matrix”.
Natural Food Sources Used
Nature’s Shield nutrients are derived from carefully selected organic ingredients including:
Organic algae
Organic curry leaf
Organic seaweed
Organic guava
Organic amla
Organic sunflower seed
Organic parsley
Organic lichen
Organic shiitake mushroom
Organic spinach
These ingredients naturally contain the vitamins and minerals included in the formula.
10 Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Nature’s Shield Real Food Multivitamin provides ten essential nutrients commonly required for everyday health:
- Vitamin B12 – supports energy metabolism and the nervous system
- Vitamin D3 – contributes to bone health and immune function
- Vitamin C – supports immunity and helps reduce tiredness
- Folate (Vitamin B9) – contributes to normal blood formation
- Calcium – supports healthy bones and teeth
- Iron – helps transport oxygen around the body
- Zinc – contributes to normal metabolism and immune health
- Selenium – supports thyroid function and antioxidant protection
- Iodine – contributes to normal thyroid hormone production
- Chromium – supports normal glucose metabolism
Each capsule provides 100% of the Reference Intake (RI / NRV) for all ten micronutrients.
Suggested Use
Take one capsule daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional. 30 capsules (one month supply) in each pack
30 capsules – one month’s supply.
Research
Research on Whole-Food vs Synthetic Vitamins
Scientific research increasingly recognises the importance of the natural food matrix when considering nutrient absorption and biological activity.
Vitamin C Bioavailability Study
A review published in Nutrients examined differences between synthetic vitamin C and vitamin C consumed as part of natural foods.
Researchers concluded that nutrients consumed within their natural food matrix may influence absorption and metabolic activity due to the presence of flavonoids and other cofactors.
Reference:
Carr AC & Vissers MCM (2013)
Synthetic or Food-Derived Vitamin C — Are They Equally Bioavailable?
Nutrients
Food Matrix Research
Nutrition researchers have also highlighted the concept of food synergy, where nutrients interact with other compounds naturally present in whole foods.
These interactions may influence nutrient absorption and physiological effects.
Reference:
Jacobs DR & Tapsell LC (2013)
Food synergy: the key to a healthy diet
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
More info
Most multivitamins you see on shop shelves are made from isolated nutrients extracted in laboratories using petrochemicals and chemically processed sugars. But humans have evolved to eat real food. That’s the best way for us to obtain the nutrients we need.
The ingredients in this formula come from a trusted supplier of plant-derived multi-nutrients. With funding from Innovate UK for the Better Food For All programme, they work with Swansea University on groundbreaking research into nutritional bioavailability.
They are helping to revolutionise the food and drink industry by enabling companies to fortify products with clinically tested, organic, plant-derived vitamins and minerals.
Now, for the first time, a version of their broad-spectrum blend has been developed as a nutritional supplement that anyone can take.
Nature's Shield Real Food Multivitamin is made from 100% plants and fungi, extracted to retain their highly bioactive co-nutrients. It has been designed specifically to tackle some of the most common nutrient deficiencies found in Northern Europeans.
Each capsule contains:
Vitamin B12 for:
- A properly functioning immune system
- Normal energy-yielding metabolism
- A healthy nervous system
- Homocysteine metabolism
- Stable mood
- Red blood cell formation
- Reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin D3 for:
- The absorption of calcium and phosphorus
- Normal blood calcium levels
- The maintenance of healthy bones
- Good muscle function
- A healthy immune system
Vitamin C for:
- Collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, skin and teeth
- A strong immune response during and after physical exercise
- A healthy nervous system
- Protection from oxidative stress
- Reduced tiredness and fatigue
- Increased iron absorption
Folate (Vitamin B9) for:
- Amino acid synthesis
- Maternal tissue growth during pregnancy
- Normal blood formation
- Homocysteine metabolism
- Good energy levels
Selenium for:
- Healthy hair and nails
- Strong immunity
- Good thyroid function
- Protection of cells from oxidative stress
Calcium for:
- Normal blood clotting
- Good muscle function
- Healthy digestive enzymes
- Strong bones and teeth
Iron for:
- Healthy formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin
- Normal cognitive function
- Energy production
- Oxygen transport around the body
- Reduced tiredness and fatigue
Zinc for:
- Healthy metabolism
- Normal brain function
- Normal fertility and reproduction
- The metabolism of fatty acids
Iodine for:
- Healthy brain function
- Normal metabolism
- A properly functioning nervous system
- The normal production of thyroid hormones
Chromium for:
- Support for normal blood glucose levels
- Healthy metabolism of macronutrients
- Support for overall metabolic health
All of these vitamins and minerals come from plants and fungi that the body can recognise and absorb. They are derived from:
Organic Algae Extract, Organic Curry Leaf Extract, Organic Seaweed Extract, Organic Guava Extract, Organic Amla Extract, Organic Sunflower Seed Extract, Organic Parsley Extract, Organic Lichen Extract, Organic Shiitake Mushroom Extract and Organic Spinach Extract.
Each capsule provides 100% of the Reference Intake (RI), also called Nutrient Reference Value (NRV), of all ten micronutrients.
Because no petrochemicals or industrial processing methods are used, this is a sustainable supplement that is better for both you and the environment.
Nutrient Analysis
| Nutrient | Minimum (mg/100g) | RI per 100g | RI per 3.584g | RI per 1.075g | RI per 0.538g | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 | 0.140 | 2790% | 100% | 30% | 15% | EN 12821:2009 (mod.) |
| Vitamin C | 2232.115 | 2790% | 100% | 30% | 15% | ISO 20635:2018 (HPLC-UV/DAD) |
| Folate | 5.580 | 2790% | 100% | 30% | 15% | AOAC 2013.13 (LC-MS/MS) |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.070 | 2790% | 100% | 30% | 15% | AOAC 2008 |
| Calcium | 22321.147 | 2790% | 100% | 30% | 15% | ICP |
| Iron | 390.620 | 2790% | 100% | 30% | 15% | ICP OES |
| Zinc | 279.014 | 2790% | 100% | 30% | 15% | ICP OES |
| Selenium | 1.535 | 2790% | 100% | 30% | 15% | AOAC 2011.19 (ICP-MS) |
| Iodine | 4.185 | 2790% | 100% | 30% | 15% | ICP-MS |
| Chromium | 1.116 | 2790% | 100% | 30% | 15% | AOAC 2011.19 (ICP-MS) |
Directions and FAQs
Recommended Use
Take one capsule daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Each capsule provides 100% of the Reference Intake (RI), also known as the Nutrient Reference Value (NRV), for all ten vitamins and minerals included in the formula.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nature’s Shield Real Food Multivitamin a synthetic multivitamin?
No. Nature’s Shield Real Food Multivitamin is made from organic plant and fungi extracts, providing nutrients in their natural food form rather than synthetic isolates.
Why choose a whole-food multivitamin?
Whole-food vitamins are naturally accompanied by plant compounds and cofactors that may help the body recognise and utilise nutrients more effectively.
Is Nature’s Shield Real Food Multivitamin organic?
Yes. The ingredients used in Nature’s Shield are certified organic and derived from plant and fungi sources.
How many capsules should I take?
The recommended serving is one capsule per day with food.
Ingredients
Nature’s Shield Real Food Multivitamin is made entirely from certified organic plant and fungi extracts.
Most multivitamins on shop shelves are made from isolated nutrients produced in laboratories using petrochemicals and chemically processed sugars. Humans, however, evolved to obtain nutrients from real food.
Nature’s Shield Real Food Multivitamin is different. The nutrients come from a trusted supplier of plant-derived multi-nutrients developed through the Innovate UK funded “Better Food For All” programme in collaboration with Swansea University. Their research focuses on improving nutritional bioavailability by preserving the natural co-nutrients found in whole foods.
For the first time, their broad spectrum blend has been made available as a supplement that anyone can take.
The formulation is made from 100% plants and fungi, extracted carefully to preserve their highly bioactive natural compounds. It has been designed specifically to help address common nutrient deficiencies found in Northern European diets.
The nutrients are derived from:
- Organic Algae Extract
- Organic Curry Leaf Extract
- Organic Seaweed Extract
- Organic Guava Extract
- Organic Amla Extract
- Organic Sunflower Seed Extract
- Organic Parsley Extract
- Organic Lichen Extract
- Organic Shiitake Mushroom Extract
- Organic Spinach Extract
Each capsule provides 100% of the Reference Intake (RI), also known as the Nutrient Reference Value (NRV), for all ten micronutrients in the formula.
All ingredients are certified organic by the Soil Association, meaning Nature’s Shield is a genuinely natural supplement. Even the capsule itself is organic.
The packaging is also fully compostable. It can be recycled or added directly to your compost heap.
Quality and testing
Every batch of Nature’s Shield Real Food Multivitamin is independently tested to confirm nutrient levels, microbiological safety and heavy metal compliance.
Allergen Information
- Milk, milk products and lactose – No
- Egg and egg products – No
- Cereals containing gluten – No
- Peanuts – No
- Tree nuts – No
- Nut oils – No
- Soya – No
- Mustard – No
- Fish – No
- Celery – No
- Crustaceans – No
- Sesame – No
- Sulphites – No
- Lupin – No
- Molluscs – No
Product Status
- Vegetarian – Yes
- Vegan – Yes
- Coeliac – Gluten absent
- Kosher – Yes
- Halal – No
- Organic – Yes
- GMO Free – Yes
See the Research tab for scientific studies comparing whole-food nutrients with synthetic vitamins.
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