Berocca® – the healthy edge for sustained performance
A micronutrient supplement tailored to support physical stamina and improve cognitive
function
Physical stamina and mental sharpness both are important for achievement-driven
individuals to perform. By leading a healthy lifestyle with sports and balanced nutrition,
they can remain a step ahead, even when they have many professional and personal
responsibilities to tackle. However, consuming adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables
that deliver all the vitamins and minerals the body needs can become challenging. This is
why many consumers then turn to micronutrient supplements like Berocca®. It contains all
water-soluble vitamins of the B complex and C, as well as the minerals calcium
magnesium and zinc. All these micronutrients are known to play an important role in
energy metabolism and cognitive function. They act synergistically and provide
consumers with the necessary edge to be on top of their game and to perform better.
To date, only a few studies have assessed the relationship between supplementation with
nutritional products and brain function. Berocca ® is among the few supplements with
extensive scientific evidence.1,2,3,4,5 All its micronutrients are known to be involved in
1
Willemsem G, Petchot-Bacque JP, Alleaume B et al. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the effects of
an oral multivitamin combination with calcium and magnesium on psychological well-being and cardiovascular
reactions to stress in healthy young male volunteers. Eur J Clin Res 1997;9:175-184.
2 Caroll D, Ring C, Suter M et al. The effects of an oral multivitamin combination with calcium, magnesium, and
zinc on psychological well-being in healthy young male volunteers: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
Psychopharmacology (Berl) 2000;150(2):220-225.
3 Schlebusch L, Bosch BA, Polglase G et al. A double-blind placebo-controlled, double-center study of the effects
of an oral multivitamin-mineral combination on stress. S Afr Med J 2000;90(12):1216-1223.
4 Kennedy DO, Veasey R, Watson A et al. Effects of high-dose B vitamin complex with vitamin C and minerals on
subjective mood and performance in healthy males. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 2010;211(1):55-68.
5 Kennedy DO, Veasey RC, Watson AW et al. Vitamins and psychological functioning: a mobile phone
assessment of the effects of a B vitamin complex, vitamin C and minerals on cognitive performance and
subjective mood and energy. Hum Psychopharmacol 2011;26(4-5):338-347.
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cognitive function and energy metabolism, thus being effective against physical and
mental strain. In these situations, the body storage for vitamins and minerals depletes
more quickly. A subclinical deficiency may arise, causing symptoms such as fatigue or
diminished concentration. Ideally, individuals can counteract these symptoms by
consuming more fruits and vegetables. In a fast-paced world, however, micronutrient
supplements are a convenient way to reap health and mental benefits.
Many multi-vitamin supplements often only target cognitive performance alone. As
physical stamina and mental sharpness are highly inter-related, Berocca ® has been
developed to fill the dietary gap by using a formula that is specifically tailored to improve
both neuronal and neuromuscular function. The combination provides superior efficacy in
contrast to food that has been fortified with single vitamins or minerals.
Berocca® Boost contains guarana in addition to the micronutrients included in Berocca ®
Performance. Supplementation with Berocca® Boost was shown to lead to immediate
improvements in cognitive performance and reduced mental fatigue. It is a healthy and
natural alternative to products aimed at giving an energy boost.
For sustained results, Berocca® is recommended to be taken regularly. Because of its
high safety profile, Berocca® can be consumed even over a longer period of time.
About Bayer HealthCare
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care, agriculture and high-tech materials. Bayer HealthCare, a subgroup of Bayer AG with
annual sales of EUR 18.9 billion (2013), is one of the world’s leading, innovative
companies in the healthcare and medical products industry and is based in Leverkusen,
Germany. The company combines the global activities of the Animal Health, Consumer
Care, Medical Care and Pharmaceuticals divisions. Bayer HealthCare’s aim is to
discover, develop, manufacture and market products that will improve human and animal
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September 2014
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