VITAMINS
Overview
All natural vitamins are organic food substances found only in
living things, that is, plants and animals. With few exceptions the body cannot
manufacture or synthesize vitamins. They must be supplied in the diet or in dietary
supplements. Vitamins are essential to the normal functioning of our bodies. They are
necessary for our growth, vitality, and general well-being.
HOW THEY WORK: A lot of people think
vitamins can replace food. They cannot. In fact, vitamins cannot be assimilated without
ingesting food. That is why we suggest taking them with a meal. Vitamins help regulate
metabolism, help convert fat and carbohydrates into energy, and assist in forming bone and
tissue.
| VITAMINS |
IMPORTANCE |
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
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VITAMIN
A (Beta Carotene) |
Necessary for growth & repair of body tissues; helps maintain
smooth, soft disease free skin; helps protect the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose ,
throat & lungs, thereby reducing susceptibility to infections; protects against air
pollutants; counteracts night blindness & weak eyesight; aids in bone and teeth
formation. Current medical research shows that foods rich in Beta Carotene will help
reduce the risk of lung cancer & certain oral cancers. Unlike Vitamin A from fish
liver oil, Beta Carotene is non-toxic. |
May result in night blindness; increased susceptibility to
infections; rough, dry, scaly skin; loss of smell & appetite; frequents fatigue; lack
of tearing; defective teeth & gums' retarded growth. |
VITAMIN B-1
(Thiamin) |
Plays a key role in the body's metabolic cycle for generating energy;
aids in the digestion of carbohydrates; essential for the normal functioning of the
nervous system, muscles & heart; stabilizes the appetite; promotes growth & good
muscle tone.
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May lead to the loss of
appetite ; weakness & feeling tired; paralysis & nervous irritability; insomnia;
loss of weight; vague aches & pains; mental depression & constipation; heart &
gastrointestinal problems. |
VITAMIN B-2
(Riboflavin) |
Necessary for carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism; aids in the
formation of antibodies and red blood cells; maintains cell respiration; necessary for the
maintenance of good vision, skin, nails & hair; alleviates eye fatigue; promotes
general health. |
May result in itching and burning eyes;
cracks and sores in the mouth & lips; bloodshot eyes; purplish tongue; dermatitis;
retarded growth; digestive disturbances; trembling; sluggishness; oily skin. |
VITAMIN B-6
(Pyridoxine) |
Necessary for the synthesis & breakdown of amino acids, the
building blocks of protein; aids in fat and carbohydrate metabolism; aids in the formation
of antibodies; maintains the central nervous system; aids in the removal of excess fluid
of pre-menstrual women; promotes healthy skin; reduces muscle spasms, leg cramps, hand
numbness, nausea & stiffness of hands; helps maintain a proper balance of sodium &
phosphorous in the body. |
May result in nervousness, insomnia, skin eruptions, loss
of muscular control, anaemia, mouth disorders, muscular weakness, dermatitis, arm &
leg cramps, loss of hair, slow learning, and water retention. |
VITAMIN B-12
(Cobalamin) |
Helps in the formation & regeneration of red blood cells, thus
helping prevent anaemia; necessary for carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism;
maintains a healthy nervous system; promotes growth in children; increases energy; needed
for Calcium absorption. |
May lead to pernicious anaemia, poor appetite, growth
failure in children, tiredness, brain damage, nervousness, neuritis, degeneration of
spinal cord, depression, lack of balance. |
NIACINAMIDE (Niacin-
vitamin B-3) |
Improves circulation and reduces the cholesterol level in the blood;
maintains the nervous system; helps metabolize protein, sugar & fat; reduces high
blood pressure; increases energy through proper utilization of food; prevents pellagra;
helps maintain a healthy skin, tongue & digestive system. |
May result in pellagra, gastrointestinal disturbance,
nervousness, headaches, fatigue, mental depression, vague aches & pains, irritability,
loss of appetite, insomnia, skin disorders, muscular weakness, indigestion, bad breath,
canker sores. |
PANTOTHENIC ACID
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Participates in the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats &
protein, aids in the utilization of vitamins; improves the body's resistance to stress;
helps in cell building & the development of the central nervous system; helps the
adrenal glands, fights infections by building antibodies. |
May lead to painful & burning feet, skin
abnormalities, retarded growth, dizzy spells, digestive disturbances, vomiting,
restlessness, stomach stress, muscle cramps. |
BIOTIN |
Aids in the utilization of protein, folic acid, Pantothenic acid, and
Vitamin B-12, promotes healthy hair. |
May lead to extreme exhaustion, drowsiness, muscle pain, loss of
appetite, depression, grayish skin colour. |
FOLIC ACID
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Necessary for DNA & RNA synthesis, which is essential for the
growth and reproduction of all body cells; essential to the formation of red blood cells
by its action on the bone marrow; aids in amino acid metabolism. |
May result in gastrointestinal disorders, anaemia, Vitamin
B-12 deficiency, pre-mature gray hair. |
INOSITOL |
Necessary for the formation of lecithin; aids in the breakdown of fats;
helps reduce blood cholesterol; helps prevent thinning hair. |
May result in high blood cholesterol, constipation,
eczema, hair loss. |
CHOLINE |
Very important in controlling fat & cholesterol build-up in the
body; prevents fat from accumulating in the liver; facilitates the movement of fats in the
cells; helps regulate the kidneys, liver & gallbladder; important for nerve
transmission; helps improve memory. |
May result in cirrhosis and fatty degeneration of the
liver, hardening of the arteries, heart problems, high blood pressure, hemorrhaging
kidneys. |
PABA (Para
Amino Benzoic Acid) |
Aids healthy bacteria in producing folic acid; aids in the formation of
red blood cells; contains sun screening properties; aids in the assimilation of
Pantothenic acid; returns hair to its natural colour. |
May cause extreme fatigue, eczema, irritability,
depressions, nervousness, constipation, headaches, digestive disorders, hair turning
prematurely gray. |
VITAMIN C (Ascorbic
Acid) |
Essential for healthy teeth, gums & Bones; helps heal wounds, scar
tissue, & Fractures; prevents scurvy; builds resistance to infection; aids in the
prevention & treatment of the common cold; gives strength to blood vessels; aids in
the absorption of iron. It is required for the synthesis of collagen, the intercellular
"cement" which holds tissues together. It is also one of the major antioxidant
nutrients. It prevents the conversion of nitrates (from tobacco smoke, smog, bacon, lunch
meats, & some vegetables) into cancer causing substances. According to Dr. Lines
Pauling, the foremost authority on Vitamin C, Vitamin C will decrease the risk of getting
certain cancers by 75%. |
May lead to soft & bleeding gums, swollen or painful
joints, slow healing wounds & fractures, bruising, nosebleeds, tooth decay, loss of
appetite, muscular weakness, skin haemorrhages, capillary weakness, anaemia, impaired
digestion. |
VITAMIN D
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Improves absorption and utilization of Calcium and Phosphorous;
required for bone and teeth formation; maintains a stable nervous system and normal heart
action. |
May lead to rickets, tooth decay, softening of bones,
improper healing of fractures, lack of vigour, muscular weakness, inadequate absorption of
calcium, retention of phosphorous in the kidneys. |
VITAMIN E
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Major anti-oxidant nutrient; retards cellular ageing due to oxidation;
supplies oxygen to the blood which is then carried to the heart and other organs; thus
alleviating fatigue; aids in bringing nourishment to cells; strengthens the capillary
walls & prevents the red blood cells from destructive poisons; prevents &
dissolves blood clots; has also been used by doctors in helping prevent sterility,
muscular dystrophy, calcium deposits in blood walls and heart conditions. |
May lead to a rupture of red blood cells, loss of
reproductive powers, lack of sexual vitality, abnormal fat deposits in muscles,
degenerative changes in the changes in the heart and other muscles; dry skin. |
SPECIAL NOTE:
here are several types of Vitamin E available. D-Alpha Tocopherol (100% Natural) is 4
times more potent in biological activity than d1-Alpha Tocopherol (Synthetic) Vitamin E.
For example; 100 I.U. of d-Alpha (100% Natural) Vitamin E is equal to 400 I.U. d1-Alpha
Tocopherol (Synthetic) Vitamin E in biological activity.
Natural Vitamin E is derived from soybeans and synthetic Vitamin E is a petroleum
by-product.
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