’Alcohol is a misunderstood vitamin.’-P. G. Wodehouse
I am not into medicine or pharmacy that I should be giving you all this info. but in todays world who need to be one to do so.I read through all the other reviews in this section but inspite of them being nice they werent exactly descriptive.So I decided to get as much info as possible and put it up for All of You.In this rev you will find info only about vitamins.
Vitamins:
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.
VITAMIN A(Beta Carotene)
IMPORTANCE: 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.
SOURCES:milk, eggs, butter, yellowfruits & vegetables, dark green fruits & vegetables, liver
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: 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)
IMPORTANCE: 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.
SOURCES:brewer’s yeast, whole grains, brown rice, organ meats, .eggyolk
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: 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)
IMPORTANCE: 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.
SOURCES:brewer’s yeast, whole grains, legumes, nuts, organ meats, blackstrap molasses
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: 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)
IMPORTANCE: 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 premenstrual 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.
SOURCES:meats, whole grains, organ meats brewer’s yeast, blackstrap molasses, wheat germ
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in nervousness, insomnia, skin eruptions, loss of muscular control, anemia, mouth disorders, muscular weakness, dermatitis, arm & leg cramps, loss of hair, slow learning, and water retention.
VITAMIN B-12(Cobalamin)
IMPORTANCE: Helps in the formation & regeneration of red blood cells, thus helping prevent anemia; necessary for carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism; maintains a healthy nervous system; promotes growth in children; increases energy; needed for Calcium absorption.
SOURCES:organ meats, fish, pork, eggs, cheese, ~ milk, lamb, bananas, kelp, peanuts
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May lead to pernicious anemia, poor appetite, growth failure in children, tiredness, brain damage, nervousness, neuritis, degeneration of spinal cord, depression, lack of balance
NIACINAMIDE(Niacin- vitamin B-3)
IMPORTANCE: 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.
SOURCES:lean.meats, poultry & fish, brewer; yeast, peanuts, milk, rice bran, potatoes
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: 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
IMPORTANCE: 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.
SOURCES:all types of meats, including organ meats and especially liver. It is also available in eggs, lobster, whole-grain cereals, wheat germ, brewer’s yeast, corn, peas, lentils, soybeans, peanuts, and sunflower seeds.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May lead to painful & burning feet, skin abnormalities, retarded growth, dizzy spells, digestive disturbances, vomiting, restlessness, stomach stress, muscle cramps.
BIOTIN
IMPORTANCE: Aids in the utilization of protein, folic acid, Pantothenic acid, and Vitamin B-12, promotes healthy hair.
SOURCES:dairy products, including butter, cheese, and milk; nuts, including cashews, peanuts, and walnuts; vegetables, including green peas, lentils, soybeans, and split peas; meats; organ meats, especially calves liver; chicken; eggs; fish, including mackerel and tuna; whole grain foods, including brown rice, bulgur, wheat, and oats; sunflower seeds; and brewer’s yeast.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May lead to extreme exhaustion, drowsiness, muscle pain, loss of appetite, depression, grayish skin color.
FOLIC ACID
IMPORTANCE: 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.
SOURCES:green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, and romaine lettuce, fruits-especially oranges and orange juice-calves’ liver, brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, rice, barley, beans, peas, split peas, chickpeas, lentils, soybeans, and sprouts
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in gastrointestinal disorders, anemia, Vitamin B-12 deficiency, pre-mature gray hair.
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