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Why It Is Needed |
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Where It Is Found
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Vitamin A
(Retinol) |
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Necessary for
cell growth. Helps fight infection. Essential for
healthy skin, good blood, strong bones and teeth, kidneys, bladder,
lungs, and membranes. Helps in the maintenance of good eyesight. |
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Fish liver
oils, liver, dairy products, carrots, cantaloupe, peaches, squash,
tomatoes, all green and yellow fruits and vegetables. |
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Vitamin B-1
(Thiamin) |
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Necessary for
proper metabolism of sugar and starch to provide energy. Maintains
a healthy nervous system and mental attitude. Aids in digestion.
Stress increases the need for B-1. |
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Brewer’s
yeast, wheat germ, oatmeal, whole wheat, bran, whole brown rice,
blackstrap molasses, soybeans, meats. |
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Vitamin B-2
(Riboflavin) |
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Important for
good muscle tone. Involved in metabolism of proteins, fats, and
carbohydrates. Necessary for good vision, skin, hair, and nails. |
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Brewer’s
east, organ meats such as liver and tongue, milk, eggs, fish. |
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Vitamin B-3
(Niacin) |
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Involved in
proper activity of nervous system, Needed for healthy skin and
digestive system. Improves circulation and reduces cholesterol. |
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Lean meats, poultry,
fish, peanuts, brewer’s east, wheat, whole heat products, desiccated
liver, avocados, dates, figs, prunes.
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Vitamin B-5
(Pantothenic Acid) |
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Helps form
certain hormones and antibodies. Aids resistance to stress.
Plays an essential role in metabolism. Needed for maintenance of
healthy digestive tract, skin, and nerves. Converts fat and sugar
to energy. |
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Organ meats,
chicken, brewer’s east, egg yolk, whole grain cereal, bran, nuts. |
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Vitamin B-6
(Pyridoxine) |
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Essential for
utilization of proteins and fats. Needed for production of red
blood cells and antibodies, which fight disease. Helps in normal
function of nervous system. |
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Beef, organ
meats, brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, wheat bran, eggs, milk, cabbage |
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Vitamin B-12
(Cyanocobalamin) |
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Powerful
blood building factor. Key nutrient for new growth.
Important factor in maintaining health of nervous system, including
brain cells. |
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Liver,
kidney, meat, fish, dairy products |
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| Biotin |
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Performs
several functions in metabolism of fats and production of energy.
Helps synthesize amino and fatty acids and form RNA and DNA. |
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Brewer's
yeast, liver, kidney, unpolished rice, soy flour, egg yolk, cauliflower,
mushrooms. |
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Vitamin C
(Ascorbic Acid) |
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Vital to
collagen formation, the connective substance in a cell. Fights
toxic effects of smoke and pollution. Helps in healing, in
production of red blood cells, preventing hemorrhaging, in fighting
bacterial infections, and regulating cholesterol. |
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Fresh fruits,
especially citrus. Vegetables, especially green peppers. |
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| Choline |
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Aids in nerve
transmission and utilization of fat. Helps prevent fat deposits in
liver and degenerative changes in kidneys and bladder. |
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Egg yolk,
liver, brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, green leafy vegetables. |
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Vitamin D
(Calciferol) |
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Necessary to
calcium and phosphorus utilization. Promotes strong bones and
teeth, prevents rickets. Protects against muscle weakness.
Helps regulate the heart (thru calcium absorption) |
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Egg yolk,
fish, fish liver oil, milk, dairy products. |
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Vitamin E
(Tocopherol) |
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An
antioxidant that prevents premature reaction of oxygen and breakdown of
many substances in the body. Essential to the use of oxygen by
muscles. Prolongs life of red blood cells. Protects lungs.
Inhibits blood clots from forming. |
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Most
vegetable oils, raw seeds and nuts, legumes, whole grain cereals, whole
wheat, leafy vegetables, meat, beef liver, milk, molasses, eggs. |
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| Folic Acid |
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This
B-vitamin helps synthesize RNA and DNA. Necessary for red blood
cell production, growth and reproduction. |
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Brewer’s
yeast, liver, green leafy vegetables. |
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Inositol
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Involved in
metabolism of fats. Ads in brain cell nutrition. Vital for
hair growth. |
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Unprocessed
whole grains, citrus fruits, brewer’s east, and liver. |
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| Vitamin K |
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Necessary for
formation of prothrombin which is required for blood clotting.
Essential for normal liver functioning and important in maintaining
vitality and longevity. |
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Kelp,
alfalfa, green leafy vegetables, milk, egg yolks, blackstrap molasses,
polyunsaturated oils, fish liver oils. |
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| PABA |
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Aids in
utilization of proteins. Necessary for formation of blood cells.
Vital for hair pigmentation and healthy skin. |
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Liver,
kidneys, brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, whole grains, rice, bran. |
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Vitamin P
(Rutin) |
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Necessary for
the proper function and absorption of vitamin C. Helps build
resistance to infection. |
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Buckwheat and
fruits, such as lemons, grapes, plums, grapefruit, and cherries. |
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| Calcium |
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Necessary for
strong bones and teeth. Helps calm nerves and aids in insomnia.
Helps in normalizing blood clotting and in regulating the heartbeat. |
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Milk and milk
products, sardines, salmon, soybeans, peanuts, green vegetables. |
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Copper
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Assists in
formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells. Necessary for proper
bone formation. |
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Liver, whole
grain products, almonds, green leafy vegetables, most seafood. |
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| Iron |
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Necessary for
production of hemoglobin, builds up blood quality, and increases
resistance to stress and disease. |
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Liver, lean
meats, eggs, whole grain breads and cereals, fruits, vegetables,
brewer’s yeast. |
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| Magnesium |
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Key mineral
for proper functioning of nerves, muscles, and healthy maintenance of
bones. Regulates blood pressure. |
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Nuts, whole
grain foods, dry beans and peas, dark green vegetables, soy products. |
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| Manganese |
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Needed for
protein, carbohydrate, fat production. Necessary for normal
skeleton development. Helps maintain sex hormone production, and
nourishes the nerves and brain. |
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Egg yolks,
sunflower seeds, wheat germ, whole grain cereals, dried beans and peas,
brewer’s yeast, bone meal. |
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| Phosphorus |
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Essential for
utilization of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for growth, repair,
maintenance of cells, and energy production. Necessary for proper
skeletal growth, tooth development, kidney functioning, and transference
of nerve impulses. |
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Meat, fish,
poultry, eggs, whole grains, nuts. |
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| Potassium |
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Essential for
muscles, nerves and heart. Aids in proper maintenance of mineral
balance of blood. Works with sodium to regulate body’s water
balance. |
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Leafy green
vegetables, oranges, whole grains, sunflower seeds, potatoes, bananas. |
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| Selenium |
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Along with
vitamin E, it works in some of its metabolic processes and aids in
normal body growth and fertility. |
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Bran, wheat
germ, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, tuna. |
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| Zinc |
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Necessary for
healing and developing of new cells. Aids enzymes in digestion and
metabolism. Important to general growth, reproductive organs and
normal functioning of prostate gland. |
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Brewer’s
yeast, bone meal, wheat germ, beans, nuts, seeds, meat. |
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