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Vitamin and Mineral Guide
Conservation studies show that 40%
of the public run the risk of serious deficiencies
in the vitamins and minerals essential to good
health. The following guide may help you in
determining the proper supplements for your family's
well-being.
| Name |
Function |
Works with: |
Deficiencies lead to: |
|
A |
Antioxidant, eyes, mucous membranes, gums,
skin, bone & hair growth, resistance to
infections |
Choline,
C, D, E, F, Zinc |
Dry skin
& hair, susceptability to infections,
allergies, fatigue, migranes, gums, skin,
bone and hair growth |
|
B1 |
Brain,
nervous system, circulation, learning
|
Folic
Acid, B5, B-Complex, C |
Fatigue,
nervousness, depression, irritability,
digestive disorders |
|
B2 |
Oxygenation of cells, growth, hair, skin,
eyes, antibody & cell formation |
B-Complex, B6, C, Niaci
|
Skin
disorders, vision & growth problems,
indigestion, baldness |
|
B3 |
Nervous &
digestive systems, adrenal glands,
ciculation, metabolism (sugar) |
B-Complex, C |
Nervousness, poor circulation, fatigue,
headaches, bad breath, high blood pressure |
|
B5 |
Stress,
food metabolism & digestion, steroid hormone
synthesis, cell formation |
B-Complex, C |
Stress,
allergies, arthritis, digestive disorders,
hair loss, hypoglycemia, premature aging |
|
B6 |
Nerves,
muscles, skin, antibody & blood cell
formation, amino acid & fatty acid
metabolism |
B-Complex, C, Potassium |
Stress,
depression, insomnia, irritability, weight
problems clogging of arteries, hypoglycemia |
|
B12 |
Nervous
system, iron stores, appetite & growth |
B-Complex, C, Potassium, calcium |
Stress,
fatigue, loss of appetite, anemia, stamina
|
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Biotin |
Helps
utilize other Bs, aids Krebs cycle (energy)
in synthesis of fats & proteins, cell
production
|
B-Complex |
Exhaustion, muscle pain, depression,
dry hair & eyes
|
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Choline |
Protein &
fat metabolism, nerve impulse transmissions |
B-Complex |
Atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, liver
ailments, tinnitus |
|
Folic Acid |
Growth,
reproduction, protein synthesis |
B-Complex, especially B12 |
B12
deficiency, fatigue, stress, menstrual
disorders |
|
Insitol |
Metabolism of fats & cholesterol; hair,
brain, eyes, weight control |
B-Complex, C, Phosphorus |
Atherosclerosis, constipation, skin & hair
problems, insomnia, weight |
|
PABA |
Natural
sunscreen, skin, hair, protein, metabolism |
A, C, D,
E, Phosphorus |
Gray
hair, skin tags, fatigue |
|
Vitamin C |
Antioxidant; protector vitamin of hair,
skin, blood cells & vessels, bone, gums &
teeth |
Bioflavanoids, all vitamins & minerals |
Infections, blood or skin disorders, aging
disorders, bruising allergies |
|
Vitamin D |
Calcium &
phosphorus absorbtion, strong bones & teeth,
mineral homeostasis |
Calcium,
Choline, Phosphorus, A, C, F |
Soft
bones & teeth, gum health, muscle weakness,
nervousness, arthritis, poor metabolism |
| Vitamin E |
Antioxidant, circulation,
blood & vessel health, oxygenation, lungs,
skin & hair health, prostate |
B-Complex, Manganese,
Selenium, A, C, F |
Heart disease, stroke,
atherosclerosis, cholesterolemia, menopausal
problems, prostate size |
|
Vitamin F |
Mucous
membranes, skin, hair prevents cholesterol |
E, A, C,
D, Phosphorus |
Skin
disorders, dry hair, heart disease,
arthritis |
| Calcium |
Bones, teeth, nerve
relaxation, endurance |
A, C, D, F, Magnesium,
Iron, Phosphorus |
Bone & teeth disease, sore
muscles, nerve problems, palpitations,
insomnia |
|
Chromium |
Insulin
regulator, circulatory system, energy (sugar
metabolism), thyroid & adrenal glands |
None |
Sugar
metabolism disorders, atherosclerosis,
fatigue |
| Chlorine |
Digestion of proteins,
liver detox, acid-alkaline balance, stomach
anti parasidic |
None |
Hair & tooth loss,
digestive problems, muscle disorders |
|
Copper |
Enzyme
activity, Iron absorbtion, healing process,
hair, skin, & cell growth |
Zinc,
Iron, Cobalt |
Retard
growth, skin & respiratory problems,
pernicious anemia |
| Iodine |
Thyroid, rate of metabolism |
None |
Thyroid problems, goiter |
|
Iron |
Hemoglobin, iron stores in cells, oxygen to
muscles |
C,
B-Complex, Copper, Calcium |
Anemia,
fatigue, brittle nails, pale skin, heart
disease, fatigue, calcium deposits |
| Magnesium |
Promotes calcium & vitamin
C |
C, D, B6, Calcium,
Phosphorus, Proteins |
Nervousness, irritability,
muscle weakness & pain, heart disease,
fatigue, calcium deposits |
|
Manganese |
Metabolism & enzyme activator, bone
formation absorbtion; needed for strong
nerves bones, muscles, heart;energy (sugar
metabolism) |
B1, E, Calcium, Phosphorus |
Glandular
dysfunctions, dizziness, poor muscle
coordination |
| Vitamin P (Bioflavanoids) |
Vitamin C utilization,
strengthens blood vessels |
C, Calcium, Magnesium |
Easy bruising, blood vessel
disorders, colds |
|
Phosphorus |
Cell &
bone growth, food & sugar metabolism, brain
& nerve activity |
A, D, F,
Iron, Calcium, Proteins |
Bone &
teeth disorders, fatigue, weakness, nervous
system disorders |
| Potassium |
Osmotic pressure of body
fluid, regulates acid-base balance, nerve
impulses, muscle contractions |
B, Sodium |
Kidney & heart problems,
insomnia, muscle weakness, high blood
pressure |
|
Selenium |
Antioxidant, tissue and skin elasticity,
metabolism & growth, male fertility |
E |
Premature
aging, arteriosclerosis, male sexual
dysfunction |
| Sodium |
Enzyme activity, iron
absorbtion, healing process, hair, skin &
cell growth |
Zinc, Iron, Cobalt |
Retarded growth, skin &
resperatory problems, pernicious anemia |
|
Zinc |
Prostate,
DNA & RNA synthesis, B-Complex & insulin
activity, skin healing |
A,
Copper, Calcium, Phosphorus |
Prostate
problems, poor wound healing, fatigue,
senility |
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