Vitamin Guide

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 supplementsfor your family's well-being.

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, Niacin

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

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

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