Beta-carotene (Vitamin A) – This vitamin gives you healthy skin and mucous membranes. It protects the immune system from impairments. In 2008 a television advert was launched featuring people dancing using treadmills similar to OK Go's music video for the 2006 song " Here It Goes Again". The music is " Living on the Ceiling" by the British synthpop band Blancmange, taken from their 1982 album Happy Families.

Flavouring – Nature Identical Flavour, flavour, natural flavour and artificial flavour are all much the same substance with a few subtle changes to the beginning of the process. If it is nature identical or natural it means that the food flavour began with the actual food but in the end they all end up the same. For instance, here are the ingredients (if you can call them that) of strawberry flavouring (Source: Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation) amyl acetate, amyl butyrate, amyl valerate, anethol, anisyl formate, benzyl acetate, benzyl isobutyrate, butyric acid, cinnamyl isobutyrate, cinnamyl valerate, cognac essential oil, diacetyl, dipropyl ketone, ethyl acetate, ethyl amylketone, ethyl butyrate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl heptylate, ethyl lactate, ethyl methylphenylglycidate, ethyl nitrate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, heliotropin, hydroxyphenyl-2-butanone (10 percent solution in alcohol), α-ionone, isobutyl anthranilate, isobutyl butyrate, lemon essential oil, maltol, 4-methylacetophenone, methyl anthranilate, methyl benzoate, methyl cinnamate, methyl heptine carbonate, methyl naphthyl ketone, methyl salicylate, mint essential oil, neroli essential oil, nerolin, neryl isobutyrate, orris butter, phenethyl alcohol, rose, rum ether, γ-undecalactone, vanillin, and solvent. Magnesium – This mineral normalizes blood pressure. It also helps in the proper functioning of the nerves.These are what you will not see on the label, but are present in the tablet and are seen as possible allergens: However, this isn’t a good enough reason to swallow the stuff. I spoke to nutritionist Lana Almulla who is firmly opposed to the above studies, and believes that there is a benefit in taking extra vitamins. However, she is still against Berocca because of other ingredients that can be actively detrimental to your health. Everyone’s on about sugar, for example, and the amount in Berocca is enough to have a negative effect. Although looking at the ingredients, a general description of its process in the body may be provided. It contains nutrients that are clinically proven to improve brain functions and physical energy. Colour – Many colours are made from azo dyes and petroleum by products so it is just another thing that should be avoided. Some colours have been identified as causing hyperactivity as well as the onset of asthma and dermatitis. Some colours have been banned in other countries while still allowed in Australia, the US and New Zealand.

However, we also believe that there are other brain supplements out there which might be more beneficial to you, those that are formulated to specifically improve mental performance. Sweeteners: maltodextrin, dextrose, (both possibly wheat based but could also be derived from corn or tapioca), sucrose (sugar) Other possible ingredients that have been noted come from Josh Gitalis’ blog but I couldn’t find them in the allergy list in frequently asked questions, which may mean that these ingredients are not seen as allergens but still may be in the product. Each Berocca tablet contains anywhere between 271- 273mg of sodium, and Berocca Boost contain 341 mg sodium per tablet, which should be taken into account by those on a low sodium diet.Gelatine – we do not know whether this is organic and what the source is. If you are vegetarian or vegan, make sure you are aware that this is from an animal source, most gelatines have the preservative sulphite. If you still want to take Berocca, you may do so. But we suggest seeking a professional’s advice first to avoid undesirable results. Latest Comments: These may possibly occur while your body is adjusting to the dosage. If symptoms persist after some time, immediately ask for your doctor’s help.