Sometimes a person experiences a decrease in appetite for one reason or another, for example when they are sick. In fact, consuming nutritious food is very important to meet daily energy and nutritional needs. Therefore, there are several vitamins and supplements that can increase a person’s appetite so he can still consume nutritious food. What vitamins and appetite-boosting supplements are currently available? Come on, see the discussion below!
A person who is deficient in zinc can experience a lack of appetite and lose a lot of weight. Therefore, someone who is deficient in zinc should be given additional zinc supplements.
Deficiency of vitamin B1 in adults can also reduce appetite in adults.
Fish oil is often used and has been shown to stimulate one’s appetite.
Here are some examples of vitamins and appetite-stimulating supplements in various types of preparations:
Curcuma Force Tablet is a vitamin that is available in tablet form and contains temulawak extract (Curcuma xanthorrhiza rhizoma) and black pepper extract (Peprin nigri fructus) which can increase one’s appetite.
Directions for use: take 1-2 tablets with water after meals, 3 times a day.
Curcuma Plus Syrup contains temulawak extract, complex B vitamins, and lysine HCl. These ingredients can increase appetite and trigger hunger, especially in children.
Rules for use by age:
1-6 years: 5 ml, 1 time a day
> 6 years: 5 ml, 2 times a day
Adult: 5 ml, 3 times a day
Curcuma Plus Emulsion contains Cod Liver Oil and curcuma extract which can increase the body’s resistance to appetite, and can encourage children’s growth.
How to use:
6 months -1 year: 1 time a day, ½ tablespoon
1 – 6 years: 1 time a day, 1 tablespoon
6 – 12 years: 2 times a day, 1 tablespoon
Adult: 3 times a day, 1 tablespoon
The content of curcuminoid and vitamin B complex in Curvit Caplet is very useful for increasing appetite and triggering hunger. Temulawak contained in the caplet is also useful for dealing with flatulence which can reduce appetite.
Instructions for use: 1 tablet with water before or after meals.
This capsule contains salmon oil which contains omega-3. The content can increase one’s appetite and endurance.
Rules for use: 1 time a day, after meals.