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| Ingredient | Importance for the body | Deficit symptoms | Works with |
Vitamin A
Beta Carotene | Necessary for growth & regeneration of body tissues; smooth, soft healthy skin; protect the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, throat & lungs, against air pollution, infections; reduces night-blindness and bad eyesight; required for bone and teeth formation. May help reducing the risk of lung cancer and some oral cancers. Beta-Carotene is non-toxic assists in lowering levels of "bad" cholesterol.
Antioxidant. | Itching, rough, dry skin, loss of smell and taste and appetite; increase in night blindness; increased risks of infections; increased fatigue; dull, dry, brittle or graying
hair. | Niacin, Vitamins B, C, D, E, Pantothenic acid, zinc, calcium, phosphorus. |
Vitamin B1
(Thiamin) | Important for energy production; assists in the digestion; crucial for the proper normal working of the nervous system, muscles and heart; regulates appetite; assists in growth of muscle tone; useful against air and
seasickness. | Fatigue, depression, lack of appetite, tingling in legs; memory loss, muscle cramps. | B12, C |
Vitamin B2
(Riboflavin) | Essential for carbohydrate, fat and protein utilization and metabolism; production of antibody and red blood cell formation; aid in growth and reproduction; sustains cell respiration, maintains good skin, nails & hair; alleviates eye fatigue and promotes good
vision. | Cracks at mouth corners, skin inflammation, sore tongue, light sensitivity and, eye problems, dizziness, gastric
problems. | Vitamin B6, C, niacin, B1. |
Vitamin B6
(Pyridoxine) | Assists in synthesis and breakdown of amino acids, fat and carbohydrate metabolism; aids in formation of antibodies; used by the central nervous system; aids in the removal of excess fluid; foster skin health; reduces muscle spasms, cramps, numbness, nausea and
stiffness. | Fatigue, anemia, nerve dysfunction, hair problems, mouth sores and cracks, muscle
cramps, irritability. | Vitamin C, biotin, Pantothenic acid, niacin, magnesium. |
Vitamin B12
(Cobalamin) | Improves formation and regeneration of red blood cells, prevents anemia; indispensable for carbohydrate, fat, protein metabolism; keeps up healthy nervous system; promotes children's growth; increases energy; assists for calcium
absorption. | Anemia, weakness, fatigue, tongue and mouth cracks and sores, nerve degeneration, body
smell, dandruff. | Folic acid, A, B1, B6, niacin, biotin, Pantothenic acid. |
Niacinamide
(Niacin-vitamin B3) | Ameliorates blood circulation and reduces "bad" cholesterol in the blood; maintains nervous system; helps metabolize proteins, sugar and fats; assists in reducing high blood pressure; increases energy; important for a healthy skin, tongue & digestive system; converts food to energy. ease some attacks of
diarrhea. | Nervousness, headaches, fatigue, mental depression, aches and pains, irritability, loss of appetite, insomnia, skin rash and disorders, memory loss, muscular weakness, indigestion, bad breath, sores; pellagra, gastrointestinal
disturbance. | B1, B2, B6 |
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| Biotin | Supports utilization of protein, folic acid, Pantothenic acid, and Vitamin B12, promotes healthy hair, skin, circulatory system. converts food to energy, Ease muscle
pain. | Exhaustion, drowsiness, muscle pain, loss of appetite, depression, grayish skin colour, skin rash, loss of hair, muscle cramps, skin
inflammation. | Vitamin A, B2, B6, niacin. |
| Folic acid | Important during pregnancy, helps prevent birth defects, essential for the growth and reproduction of body cells; production and formation of red blood and tissue cells, aids in amino acid metabolism. Assists in preventing some forms of
dementia. | Confusion, mild dementia, gastrointestinal disorders, anemia, intestinal problems, pale tongue Vitamin B12 deficiency, pre-mature gray hair. loss of hair retarded
growth. | Vitamin C, B6, B12, niacin. |
Vitamin C
(Ascorbic Acid) | Essential for general health good teeth, gums and bones; speeds up wound, tissue and Fractures healing; prevents scurvy; improves resistance to infection; aids in the prevention and curing of the common cold improves iron absorption; antioxidant nutrient; prevents conversion of nitrates into cancer-causing substances, decreases "bad" blood cholesterol, reduce severity of many allergies. | Scurvy, soft and bleeding gums, swollen or painful joints, slow wounds and bruising healing, tooth decay, nosebleeds, loss of appetite, muscular weakness, anemia, bad digestion, aching joints, eyes problems, loss of hair. | Vitamin A, B6, Pantothenic acid, zinc, glutatione. |
| Vitamin D | Aids in absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorous and bone and teeth formation; maintains stable nervous system and heart action. May aid in preventing
colds. | Rachitism, tooth decay, softening and bristle of bones and teeth, fatigue, muscular
weakness. | Vitamin A, C, calcium, phosphorus. |
| Vitamin E | Antioxidant - retards cellular aging due to oxidation; protects cell membrane and tissues, sustains circulatory system, protect lungs against air pollution, may lower blood pressure, removes
fatigue. | Lack of sexual vitality, rupture of red blood cells, loss of reproductive powers, changes in heart and other muscles; dry skin. Poor circulation. | Vitamin C, B12, manganese, selenium, glutatione. |
| Magnesium | Maintains normal heart rhythm; aids regulating the heart's activity; necessary for proper calcium & Vitamin C absorption; converts sugar into energy. Keep health teeth alleviates symptoms of
indigestion. | Heart spasms, nervousness, muscular excitability, confusion; kidney stones, calcium depletion, leg
cramps. | B6, C, calcium, phosphorus. |
| Iron | Maker of hemoglobin, builds up the quality of the blood and increases resistance to stress and disease; transports oxygen, prevents fatigue and promotes good skin and resistance to
disease. | Paleness of skin, weakness constipation, anemia, fatigue, brittle
fingernails. | B6, C, B12, folic acid, copper |
| Iodine | Necessary for the development and functioning of the thyroid gland; regulates body energy; increases metabolism, mental health, speech, the condition of the hair, skin, and teeth; Produces thyroid
hormone. | Slow mental reaction, dry skin & hair, weight gain, loss of physical & mental vigor, enlarged thyroid gland in neck. | |
| Calcium | Builds and maintains bones and teeth; regulates heart rhythm; eases insomnia; regulates passage of nutrients; assists in normal blood clotting; helps maintain proper nerve and muscle function; lowers blood pressure; required to normal kidney functioning and may reduce the incidence of colon cancer, and "bad" cholesterol levels. Indispensable for bone and tooth development and maintenance, muscle contraction, nerve
transmission. | Softening of bones, muscle back and leg cramps, brittle bones, rickets, poor growth, osteoporosis, tooth decay, depression, arm and leg muscles spasms, heart
palpitations. | Vitamin A, C, D, phosphorus. |
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| Zinc | Is an antioxidant nutrient; necessary for protein synthesis; wound healing; vital for the development of the reproductive organs, prostate functions and male hormone activity; it governs the contractility of muscles; important for blood stability; maintains the body's alkaline balance; helps in normal tissue function; aids in the digestion and metabolism of phosphorus: Wound healing. Helps in the formation of insulin. New studies indicate its importance in brain function and treatment of
schizophrenia. | May result in delayed sexual maturity, prolonged healing wounds, white spots on finger nails, retarded growth, stretch marks, fatigue, decreased alertness, body odour, susceptibility to infections. Loss of sense of taste, poor growth and wound
healing. | Calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, magnesium, B-Complex. |
| Manganese | Prevents osteoporosis, improves memory and the production of energy; necessary for the metabolism of Vitamin B1 & Vitamin E; Activates enzymes for proper digestion, breakdown of fats and cholesterol; maintains sex hormone
production. | Dizziness, ataxia, loss of hearing, digestive problems, blindness, poor coordination abnormalities. May result in paralysis and
convulsions. growth, reproductive. | |
| Chromium | Assists metabolism of sugar and stabilizes blood sugar levels; cleans the arteries, helps control the appetite; lowers high blood pressure. assists in energy production and optimum utilization of sugars | Arteriosclerosis, heart disease, depressed growth, obesity, tiredness; may result in glucose intolerance in diabetics; poor glucose tolerance, low blood sugar levels. | |
| Potassium | Works with sodium to regulate the body's balance and normal heart rhythm; stimulates the kidneys to eliminate body wastes; assists in reducing high blood pressure; promotes healthy skin; pH balance of blood, body-water balance, nerve and muscle
function. | Irregular heartbeat, muscular weakness, build-up of lactic acid; may result in poor reflexes, nervous disorders, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, ear noises, muscle damage. | Sodium |
| Molybdenum | Helps in preventing anemia,
aids in fat and carbohydrates metabolism. | Not known. | |
| Sodium | Essential for normal growth,
nerves and muscles functioning. | Appetite loss, impaired
carbohydrate digestion. | |
| Chlorine | Regulates the blood balance,
aids in digestion, cleaning of body wastes. | Loss of hair and teeth,
gastrointestinal problems, muscle cramps. | |
| Sulfur | Maintains oxygen balance
necessary for proper brain function, required for healthy skin, hair and nails. | Not known. | |
| Copper | Required to convert the body's
iron into hemoglobin, essential for the utilization of vitamin C. | Anemia, fatigue, weakness, bone
fragility, rheumatoid arthritis. | Iron, zinc, cobalt. |
| Phosphor | Benefits bone and tooth
formation, muscle contraction, kidney function, nerve and muscle activity.
Important for heart regularity and normal kidney functioning, provides. | Continuous thirst, dry skin,
general weakness, weak reflexes. | |
| Selenium | Important antioxidant nutrient,
protects cells and may decrease the risk of cancer and heart and blood
vessels diseases. May decrease the risk of breast, colon, lung and prostate
cancer; preserves tissue elasticity; slows down the aging and hardening of
tissues through oxidation; prevents forming of dandruff. | Anemia, heart muscle
enlargement, irregular beat; may result in premature aging, heart disease,
dandruff, loose skin. | Vitamin E |
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| Choline | Very important in controlling fat & "bad" cholesterol buildup in the body. Prevents fat from accumulating in the liver, assists in proper functioning of the kidneys, liver and gallbladder. Assists in proper nerve transmission and improves memory. Used in the treatment of Alzheimer's
disease. | Choline deficiency symptoms may result in cirrhosis and fatty degeneration of the liver, hardening of the arteries, heart problems, high blood pressure, and/or hemorrhaging kidneys. | Folic acid, Methionine. |
| Methionine | An essential amino acid (cannot be manufactured by the body) and must be obtained from food or supplements. Methionine is a principle supplier of sulfur which prevents disorders of the hair, skin and nails; helps lower cholesterol levels; reduces liver fat and protects the kidneys; natural chelating agent for heavy metals; may protect against certain tumors, influences hair follicles & promotes hair
growth. | Hair loss and damage, split nails, skin problems. | Folic acid, Choline |
Bioflavonoids
Quercetin
Rutin
Hesperidins | Vital in their ability to increase the strength of the blood vessels and to regulate their permeability. "Assist" Vitamin C in keeping collagen; essential for the proper absorption and use of vitamin C and prevent its destroying by oxidation; beneficial in hypertension; helps prevents hemorrhages and ruptures in the capillaries and connective tissues; build a protective barrier against infections. Help build resistance to infection, aid in preventing and bleeding
gums. | A deficiency in these nutrients may result in varicose veins, a tendency to bruise and bleed easily, and/or the appearance of purplish spots on the skin. | Vitamin C, each other in
concert. |
| Bilberry | The specific activity of Bilberry comes from concentrated fruit pigments called "anthocyanins" which have a specific strengthening effect on the walls of the vascular system. Collagen protein in the vascular wall becomes stronger, and the fine capillaries less susceptible to leakage. Bilberry extract possesses strong antibacterial and antiviral activity. Reduces eyestrain and improving night vision. Helps convert light into electrical signals for the brain. Enhances vision in low light conditions often encountered by truck drivers, pilots, law enforcement and military personnel; reduces general eye strain. | | |
| Garlic | Used as a treatment for tumors, headaches, weakness and fatigue, wounds, sores and infections and used by athletes as an energizer. Has strong anti-bacterial properties and is used to treat amoebic dysentery. Helps protect against heart disease and cancer, and possess remarkable antibiotic effects. Effective in dissolving and cleansing cholesterol from the blood stream; stimulates the digestive
tract. | | |
| Inositol | Aids in the breakdown of fats, helps reduce blood cholesterol, and prevents thinning hair. Important in nourishing brain
cells. | A deficiency of Inositol may result in high blood cholesterol, constipation, eczema, and/or hair loss. | |
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| Ginseng | Increases sense of well-being stamina, learning ability, endurance, longevity & vitality; and has been used to relief stress, fatigue, insomnia, poor appetite, nervousness and restlessness. Increases aids in balancing hormonal activity; acts as a sexual stimulant, mental & physical stimulant; normalizes blood pressure levels; helps protect the body against stress; strengthens the endocrine glands; stimulates the activity of RNA & DNA in your cells, thus helping retard the aging process; strengthens the digestion and the lungs, calm the spirit, and increase overall energy. strengthens immunity against colds and flu and other infections (including herpes), helping to control diabetes by improving blood sugar control. | | |
| Peppermint | Probably the best-known remedy for stomach problems; helps digestion and prevents forming gas. can relieve diarrhea, reduce nasal congestion, soothe sore muscles and treats irritable bowel syndrome, has been used to treat nervousness, cramps, dizziness and coughs. | | |
| Apple Pectin | Pectin interacts and may remove or protect from accumulation in the organism of cholesterol, lead, diarrhea causing bacteria, prevents constipation and may lower the blood sugar level. Increases the excretion of lipids, cholesterol and bile acids, and reduce serum cholesterol levels. Pectin operate by binding with bile acids, thereby decreasing cholesterol and fat absorption; assists in regressions and prevents formation of gallstones; lessens the severity of diabetes. May lead to permanent changes in insulin requirements.
To prevent the possibility of insulin overdose, diabetics should advise their physician of the dose taken of apple pectin. | | |
| Cascara Sagrada | Stimulates the secretions of the entire digestive system; helps prevent nervous disorders, colon & constipation problems; stimulates the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and stomach and in the treatment of jaundice, hemorrhoids and colic; useful in detoxifying and cleansing programs; may prevent the occurrence of calcium-based urinary stones. | | |
| Echinacea purpurea | Effective blood & lymphatic cleanser; acts as a natural antibiotic; aids in reducing fever, infections, bad breath & mucous buildup. | | |
Phosphatidy-
lserine | Essential component in human cells and a component of the cell membrane; helps declining of the mental function and depression; sharpens memory and increase thinking
ability. | | |
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| Glutathione | Master antioxidant, regulates the actions of lesser antioxidants such as vitamin C, and vitamin E within the body; important to overall health; regulator and regenerator of immune cells and detoxifying agent in the human body; eliminates many carcinogens and maintains immune function; neutralizes free radicals; detoxifies many pollutants, carcinogens, and poisons, including many in fuel exhaust and cigarette smoke;. important in DNA synthesis and repair, protein and prostaglandin synthesis, amino acid transport, detoxification of toxins and carcinogens, enhancement of the immune system, and protection from oxidation and enzyme activations; has potent anti-viral properties. | Low levels are associated with hepatic dysfunction, immune dysfunction, cardiac disease and premature aging; deficiency may produce a pro-viral
effect. | Vitamin C and E |
| Green tea | Strong antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, anti-tumorogenic; possesses antibiotic properties, may prevent liver disease and prevents hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease. | | |
| Lutein | May prevent vision deterioration and/or loss in adults; Fights free radicals that can also damage the retina and the lens; may prevent macular degeneration, cataracts and arteriosclerosis; may reduce the risk of cancer of prostate as well as other cancers. | | |
| Cranberry | Used for the treatment of bladder and kidney diseases, for bladder infections, bladder sand and to remove blood toxins; may also be useful for preventing gum disease. | | |
Coenzyme Q10
(CoQ10)
(ubiquinone) | Powerful antioxidant, important for cells that produce energy from food; may be beneficial for treating of congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, heart diseases, hypertension, periodontal disease, some forms of sclerosis, angina, diabetes, male infertility, muscular dystrophy, obesity, Parkinson's disease.
If you are taking Coumadin (warfarin) you should consult physician if you take CoQ10. | | |
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