To ensure our health is at its best, we require a wide range of nutrients and vitamins daily. Unfortunately, we all lead busy, stressful lives and face increasing challenges such as pollution, stronger sunlight, poor eating habits, and pesticide exposure. While there is no substitute for a healthy, balanced diet, nutritional supplements can help fill gaps by delivering essential nutrients that may not be consumed in sufficient quantities. They also offer a targeted, effective, and technically advanced response to specific health needs.
Buying supplements in stores can be overwhelming, with many brands offering similar products. To simplify things, we’ve selected the top supplements available at Parapharmacy Monge and selected pharmacies. These supplements address a variety of needs, most are made in France, and many feature organic ingredients. Any of these products would make a thoughtful gift for a friend or for yourself.
Eclat Extrême works on reducing spots and redness of the skin. This dietary supplement is also intended for individuals who feel their skin lacks radiance and wish to improve the brightness of their complexion.
How to take it?
Take 2 tablets per day with a large glass of water during a meal. 2-month course.
Perfect for: Reducing dark spots.
We usually reply only on topical applications (skincare products) to take care of our skin. However, skin condition mostly depends on dietary nourishment. Skin supplements can help support gorgeous, glowing skin and be a good addition to your skincare routine.
The food supplement Ultra Anti-Age is a global solution to take care of both Beauty and Well-being. The program reduces the skin signs of aging (wrinkles, dehydration, loss of firmness and radiance) but also reduces oxydative stress and tiredness. It contains bioactive marine collagen (to improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles), Hyaluronic Acid (for firmer and plumped skin), Melon SuperOxide Dismutase (a powerful antioxidant to protect cells against oxidative stress and the skin resistance to UV rays) Vitamin C and Verbena officinalis (to help fight against oxidative stress, reduce tiredness and improve cognitive performance and focus).
How to use it?
Sake well before use, drink 1 ampoule per day diluted in a large glass of water (200ml), preferably in the morning, for 28 days.
Perfect for: ageing, dehydrated skins, loosing their elasticity and glow.
If you wake up frequently at night or have difficulties sleeping, Chronobiane is for you! One of the basic components of the sleep mechanism is melatonin, a hormone produced naturally by the pineal gland in the dark. Which informs the brain that it is a good time to sleep. When melatonin synthesis is not working properly, "resynchronization" can be achieved by increasing melatonin levels with Chronobiane sublingual spray contains melatonin (1mg in 2 sprays), which helps to shorten the time you fall asleep and prevents you from waking up. The sublingual spray format ensures a better and faster melatonin action.
How to use it?
1 to 2 sprays if needed, before going to bed.
Perfect for: people facing jetlag (while traveling for example), people suffering from sleeping disorders
There are certain nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, that are essential for the effective functioning of our bodies. They are ‘essential’ because our bodies cannot produce them - they are acquired exclusively through our diet.
This pill is composed of 4 essential nutrients (9 amino acids, 11 vitamins, 6 bioavailable chelated minerals, and 4 plant extracts) that your body requires for the well-being and maintenance of good health.
How to use it?
1 tablet per day, in between meals, during six weeks (up to 12 weeks)
Perfect for: ensuring a nutritional equilibrium, fighting tiredness, supporting your body during difficult times (changes of season, getting back to work...)
Glowrose is a dietary supplement formulated to enhance skin radiance and provide a "glow" effect to the skin.
How to take it?
Take 2 capsules per day with a large glass of water. A recommended 3-month program for optimal results.
Perfect for: Improving overall skin appearance and providing evenness to the complexion for radiant skin.
Chondro-Aid is recommended for joint care: its complete formula contains highly concentrated Boswellia extract to maintain joint comfort and normal joint mobility.
How to use it?
Take 2 capsules per day with a glass of water, preferably with meals. Read the precautions for use before taking it, not recommended in combination with anticoagulants.
Perfect for: maintaining joint flexibility and well-being.
Our eyes naturally lose their visual abilities through age, lifestyle and as a result of our diet. To preserve strong eye health, it is useful to provide the essential tissues of the eye (the retina, the lens, and the cornea etc.) with sufficient nutrients. Retinium combines two unique Morning and Evening formulas to achieve exactly this goal. The morning formula includes three complexes which are designed to help the eye maintain normal vision, protect against stress, and defend the eye from oxidative damage. The evening formula contains natural pigments and omega-3 fatty acids which contribute to the maintenance of good vision and natural vitamin E.
Visiocare is designed for younger people who want to maintain normal vision and eye comfort. Eye fatigue and ocular stress often increase following exposure to the blue light scattering screens of our phones and computers. Visiocare, contains two specific formulas for the morning and evening to fight the effects of blue light exposure, redcue tiredness and dryness.
How to use them:
Retinium: One white tablet in the morning, one brown pill in the evening. One box is for a month, it can be pursued up to three months.
Visiocare: One green pill tablet in the morning, one brown tablet in the evening. One box if for 20 days
Perfect for: aging eyes (Retinium), taking care of eyes often exposed to screens (Visiocare)
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of fat with positive effects on various aspects of health (eyes, heart, and nervous system) and that can contribute to the reduction of blood triglyceride and cholesterol levels. The human body does not produce them naturally, therefore, we must get this fat through our diet, and it can also be added in the form of a dietary supplement: Vit'All+ supplements contain two of the best types of Omega 3, EPA and DHA .
How to use it?
Take 1 to 3 capsules a day during a meal, and ask a pharmacist for more advice.
Perfect for: people with cholesterol issues, or that need to strengthen their immune system
Supplements should not replace complete meals that are necessary for a healthful diet. Avoid taking multiple doses that exceed the Recommended Daily Amounts (RDAs) and supplements are to be kept out of the reach of children. In case of doubt, seek advice from a dietitian or medical doctor before choosing a dietary supplement.
You can find all these supplements and many others at Monge Parapharmacies, and ask for advice from pharmacists there. Don't forget to check our exclusive offer here if you plan to visit Monge. If you need information about skincare and beauty products, have a look at our dedicated article here.
Words by O'bon Paris team
Photographs by Yuka and Thanh Thuy Phan
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