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