The Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins Formulas Explained
Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins is a refreshing, vitamin- and mineral-rich, functional sparkling drink in a can, available in both naturally caffeinated and non-caffeinated versions. Per 330ml can, Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins contains 26 vitamins and minerals, is made with real fruit, while being low in sugar and just 30 calories.
Like all Huel products, Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins contain no GMO or animal-derived ingredients and are suitable for vegans. Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins meets the UK and EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) for key micronutrients [1,2,3]. It’s perfect any time to give your body a quick vitamin boost whenever you need it.
Continue reading to find out more about Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins.
The Current Market
Many fizzy drinks on the market are high in sugar and provide little nutritional value. Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins is different. We wanted to create a drink that not only tastes great but provides 26 key vitamins and minerals too: a comprehensive A-Z micronutrient profile that has been formulated by our in-house nutrition experts.
Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins is lower in macronutrients and consequently lower in calories than other Huel products. It’s designed to be a refreshing way to top up your vitamin intake rather than used as a meal.
Caffeine
Many energy drinks promote caffeine consumption way above safe levels and combine caffeine with other stimulating compounds. At Huel, we listen to the science. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has stated that 200mg as a single dose of caffeine, or 400mg of caffeine per day [4] are considered safe intakes.
A can of caffeinated Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins contains 100mg caffeine, which is roughly the same as a cup of coffee. The caffeine is naturally sourced from coffee beans.
Caffeine is a compound that many of us love, but it has a time and a place. This is why we also offer a non-caffeinated version to put the choice in your hands.
Vitamins
Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins contains all 13 essential vitamins as part of a unique vitamin and mineral formula to provide, in some cases, more than 100% of the recommended daily amounts. There have been numerous studies demonstrating that, for many micronutrients, levels higher than the daily reference intakes (RIs) may have beneficial effects to health.
For example, it’s widely considered that the amount of vitamin C we’re recommended to consume is too low [5,6,7], so each can of Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins contains a high inclusion (100% RI) from both natural acerola cherries and ascorbic acid. Benefits of consuming more vitamin C include a healthy immune system, healthy skin and antioxidant properties, and it also helps the absorption of some minerals like non-heme iron and zinc [6,7,8].
Each can of Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins contains:
113% of the RI for vitamin A which helps maintain healthy skin [9,10]
400% of the RI for vitamins D2 + D3 which support immunity [11]
125% of the RI for vitamin E which helps protect the body’s cells from oxidative stress [12,13]
160% of the RI for vitamin K, both K1 and K2, which supports good bone health [14]
The B-vitamins thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folate (B9) and cobalamin (B12) which amongst several functions help to reduce fatigue and contribute to the regulation of hormonal activity [15,16,17]
Choline (B4) is a conditionally essential vitamin, and although it can, strictly speaking, be synthesised in our bodies, it’s more efficiently obtained from our diets [18]. It’s of particular importance post menopause [19,20]. As Huel is all about optimum health, the inclusion of choline was felt to be fundamental.
Minerals
Although we’ve named it Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins, don’t worry - it also contains 11 essential minerals too.
Each can of Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins contains:
100% of the RI for selenium which helps maintain healthy hair and nails [21,22]
100% of the RI for molybdenum which contributes to the metabolism of amino acids (the building blocks of protein) [10]
100% of the RI for iodine which contributes to normal cognitive function [23,24]
Ingredients and Nutritional Information
Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins Cautions and Allergen Advice
Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins is suitable for people with most conditions. However, as some conditions require dietary intervention, as with any food or drink, please heed the notes below for the following conditions:
Diabetes mellitus: For those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, please review the carbohydrate, sugar and other nutrition facts for Daily A-Z Vitamins to see if it is suitable for your needs.
Coeliac disease and other gluten sensitivities: Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins is gluten-free and is made with no gluten-containing ingredients.
Inborn errors of metabolism: if you have a glycogen storage disorder (GSD) or other inborn error of metabolism such as phenylketonuria (PKU) where you require dietary manipulation, you should consult your doctor or specialist clinician before using Huel Hot & Savoury.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding: due to the caffeine content and high levels of some vitamins and minerals, Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins is not suitable for use during pregnancy or for nursing mothers.
Children: Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins is not suitable for children under 4 years of age and children under 12 years should consult their doctor before using. For more information, see our Children, Adolescents and Huel article.
IBS, IBD and related conditions: Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins is not low-FODMAP.
Medication: There may be specific drug-nutrient interactions relating to a particular medicine you're using, so we recommend you read the drug information provided with your prescription, and if you have any further concerns, please discuss them with your doctor.
Caffeine sensitivities: The caffeinated version of Huel Daily A-Z Vitamins contains 100mg of caffeine per can, so individuals with caffeine sensitivities or conditions where caffeine may impact symptoms should only consider the caffeine-free version.
Allergen Advice
All Huel products are vegan. We thoroughly assess our ingredients and the processes we use to make Huel and whenever we identify potential routes of allergen contamination we will first take steps to eliminate the possibility of any contamination of our product. However, where it is not possible to remove the risk we will clearly highlight any allergens that might be present on our product packaging in line with current UK and EU food safety guidelines.
However, we recognise that individuals can have allergies to any protein in any ingredient therefore if you have a specific allergy that is outside of the remit above, please contact us directly and we will do our best to guide you on which products are suitable.
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