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Vitamin A - Essential for normal vision, growth, reproduction, and the maturation of surface skin cells and mucous membranes. Acts as an antioxidant to protect cells against cancer and the aging process. Also important in the formation of bones and teeth.
Vitamin B-6 - Pyridoxine is required by the nervous system and is needed for normal brain function. It plays a role in cancer immunity and aids in the prevention of arteriosclerosis. Helpful for allergies, arthritis, and asthma. Needed for healthy skin, teeth, gums, and blood vessels. Helps the body metabolze carbohydrates and fats. Promotes red blood cell formation.
Vitamin B-12 - Cyanocobalamin is needed to prevent anemia, aids in cell formation and cellular longevity. It is required for proper digestion and absorption of foods. Prevents nerve damadge, maintains fertility and promotes normal growth and development by maintaining the fatty sheath that covers and protects the nerve endings.
Vitamin K - Needed for the production of prothrombin, which is necessary for blood clotting, bone formation and repair. Aids in promoting longevity. May increase the resistance to infections in children. Helps prevent cancers that target the inner linings of the organs. Necessary for the synthesis of osteocalcin, the protein in bone tissue on which calcium crystallizes. Consequently, it may help prevent osteoporosis. Helps promote healthy liver function.
Vitamin C - An antioxidant required for tissue growth and repair. It aids in the production of anti-stress hormones. It protects against the harmful effects of pollution, helps to prevent cancer, protects against infection, and enhance immunity. May reduce cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.
Vitamin D - Is necessary for growth, especially important for the normal growth and development of bones and teeth in children. It is important in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and hypocalcemia, enhances immunity, necessary for thyroid function and normal blood clotting.
Vitamin E - An antioxidant important in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Improves circulation, necessary for tissue repair. Useful in premenstrual syndrome and fibrocystic disease of the breast. Promotes normal blood clotting and healing. Reduces scarring from some wounds. Reduces blood pressure and aids in preventing cataracts. Improves athletic performance and relaxes leg cramps. Maintains healthy nerves and muscles while strengthening capillary walls. Promotes healthy skin and hair. Helps prevent anemia and retrolental fibroplasias, an eye disorder that can affect premature infants. Prevents cell damage by inhibiting the oxidation of lipids (fats) and the formation of free radicals. May prevent age spotting.
Vitamin B-2 - Riboflavin is necessary for red blood formation, antibody production and growth. It alleviates eye fatigue, is important in the prevention and treatment of cataracts. It also facilitates the use of oxygen by the tissue of the skin, nails and hair, eliminating dandruff. Carpal tunnel syndrom may also benefit.
Vitamin B-5 - Pantothenic Acid is the anti-stress vitamin. It is involved in the production of neurotransmitters. Helps convert carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy. Needed for the proper function of the adrenal glands, blood formations and stimulation of the antibody response. Prevents certain forms of anemia and may be helpful in treating depression and anxiety.
Vitamin B-1 - Thiamine is an antioxidant protecting the body from degenerative effects of ageing, smoking and alcoho, consumption. Aids in metabolism of carbyhodrates and the release of energy from food. Helps maintain a healthy nervous system; appetite and digestion.
Vitamin B-3 - Niacin helps release energy from foods. It is needed for proper circulation and healthy skin. It lowers cholesterol and is a memory enhancer. It aids in the function of the nervous system, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Vitamin B-4 - Choline is needed for the proper transmission of nerve impulses from the brain through the central nervous system; as well as for gallbladder regulation, liver functions, and lecithin formation. It is beneficial for disorders of the nervous system such as Parkinson's disease and Tardive Dyskinesia.
Folate - Occurs naturally in food. A nutrient needed to prevent anemia of pregnancy. Needed for the production and maintenance of new cells and to make normal red blood cells. May help depression and anxiety. Aids in the proper formation and functioning of white blood cells.
Biotin - Aids in cell growth and in the utilization of the other B-complex vitamins. Daily use may prevent hair loss. It promotes healthy sweat glands, nerve tissue and bone marrow. Helps to relieve muscle pain.
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