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June promotion! Vegetarian profile from 1 to 30 June 2025
Smoothies, quinoa, broccoli... but still feeling drained?
Profile composition:
- Vitamin D (25-OH)
- Vitamin B12
- Ferritin
- Total calcium (Ca)
- Iron (Fe)
- Total protein
- Total cholesterol
- Inorganic phosphorus
- CBC
Individual price: 25 220 KZT
Promotional price: 14 500 KZT
After giving up meat, fish and other animal products, it is important to regularly check the condition of your body. Even with a varied vegetarian diet, the body may not get enough of a number of substances: iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium, protein and other substances.
Vitamin D
A fat-soluble substance that acts as a steroid hormone, whose main function is to enhance calcium absorption in the intestines. It is synthesised in the skin under the influence of UV radiation and is also found in fatty fish and egg yolks.
Symptoms of deficiency:
- Fatigue
- Bone and muscle pain
- Hair loss
- Frequent colds
Consequences:
- Osteomalacia
- Decreased immunity
- Osteoporosis
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
A vitamin necessary for blood formation, DNA synthesis, and nervous system function. Found in meat, liver, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Vitamin B12 is not found in all plant products and is poorly absorbed by the body.
Symptoms of deficiency:
- Abdominal pain
- Weakness
- Muscle spasms
- Irritability
- In rare cases, glossitis (burning sensation on the tongue)
Consequences:
- Megaloblastic anaemia
- Degenerative changes in the nervous system
- Memory impairment
Calcium
A mineral that forms the basis of bone tissue and is involved in muscle contraction, blood clotting and nerve impulse transmission. It is found in dairy products, but it should be noted that calcium from plant foods is less easily absorbed by the body. Calcium deficiency is more common in people who consume few dairy products.
Symptoms of deficiency:
- Cramps
- Brittle nails
- Hair loss
- Tooth decay
- Numbness
- Heart problems
Consequences:
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Brittle bones
Total protein
Total concentration of all proteins in the blood plasma (albumin and globulin). Found in meat, fish, eggs, dairy products. Protein deficiency can be the result of strict diets, limited intake or vegetarianism.
Symptoms of deficiency:
- Weight loss
- Brittle nails, hair loss
- Swelling
- Insomnia
- Stool disorders
- Abdominal pain
Consequences:
- Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)
- Muscle development disorders
- Weakened immune system
Iron and ferritin
Iron is a trace element necessary for the formation of haemoglobin and oxygen transport. Ferritin levels reflect iron stores in the body.
Iron comes from two main sources:
Haem (better absorbed):
- Red meat
- Poultry
- Fish and seafood
Non-haem (plant iron - less easily absorbed):
- Legumes
- Spinach, broccoli
- Nuts, seeds
- Whole grain products
- Dried fruits (dried apricots, raisins, etc.)
Symptoms of deficiency:
- Fatigue, weakness, drowsiness
- Problems with memory and concentration
- Headaches, dizziness
- Hair loss, brittle nails
- Rapid heartbeat
Consequences:
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Weakened immune system
- Decreased physical and mental performance
Cholesterol
Present in all cells of the body and plays a key role in metabolic processes: participates in the synthesis of hormones, vitamin D and bile acids, as well as in the construction of cell membranes. Divided into LDL (bad) and HDL (good).
Found in egg yolks, meat and dairy products.
Symptoms of deficiency:
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness, fatigue
- Steatorrhoea
- Enlargement and inflammation of the lymph nodes
- Nervousness
- Decreased libido
Consequences:
- Risk of stroke
- Risk of cardiovascular disease
- Depression
Phosphorus
A mineral involved in most metabolic processes in the body, especially in the nervous and skeletal systems. Found in dairy products, fish, eggs and meat.
Symptoms of deficiency:
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain
- Frequent colds
Consequences
- Osteomalacia
- Nervous system problems
- Kidney dysfunction