Here is a list of the most commonly used supplements available at your local health food store. . |
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Vitamin | Approx. Dose | Used for: (Consult your physician before using) |
A (Beta-Carotene) | 10,000 IU | An antioxidant used for skin, eyes, teeth and bones. |
B Complex | | All B vitamins are taken as a group, hence, B complex. |
B1 (Thiamine) | 50 mg | For nervous system, body growth and body metabolism |
B2 (Riboflavin) | 50 mg | Aids in the formation of red blood cells and antibodies. And for metabolism. |
B3 (Niacin) | 100 mg | Aids in maintaining good skin and digestive system. |
B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | 100 mg | Helps with stress, aids in the release of energy from fats and carbohydrates. |
B6 (Pyridoxine) | 50 mcg | Helps balance sodium & phosphorus. Aids in formation of antibodies. |
B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 200 mcg | Aids in formation of blood cells, helps metabolism and nervous system. |
Biotin | 200 mcg | Aids in the utilization of other vitamins. |
Choline | 100 mg | Helps in nerve transmission, liver and gallbladder function. |
Folic Acid | 400 mcg | Aids the brain function and for normal cell division. |
Inositol | 150 mg | Is a necessary component it hair growth. |
PABA ( Para- Aminobenzoic Acid) | 25 mg | Protects the skin against sunburn. Needed for hair color, and blood formation. |
C ( Ascorbic Acid) | 2,000 mg | An antioxidant, heals wounds, tissue, bone repair, helps resist infections. |
D | 400 IU | Required for the body to absorb calcium & phosphorus. Helps nervous system. |
E | 500 IU | Prevents cancer and cardiovascular disease. An antioxidant helps blood clotting. |
K | 100 mcg | Necessary for normal blood clotting. |
Bioflavinoids | 400 mcg | Helps strengthen capillaries and aids in absorption of vitamin C. |
Coenzyme Q10 | 25 mg | Aids in the effectiveness of the immune system. |
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Mineral | Approx. dose | Used for: (Consult your physician before using) |
Calcium | 1,500 mg | For bones & teeth, nervous system & muscle action. |
Chromium | 100 mcg | Increases effectiveness of insulin, used in metabolism. |
Copper | 2 mg | Formation of blood cells, works with Vit. C in healing process. |
Iodine | 130 mcg | Helps regulate metabolism. |
Iron | 18 mg | Used in the production of blood, works in the immune system. |
Magnesium | 400 mg | Acts as a catalyst in utilization of carbohydrates, fat, protein & other minerals. |
Manganese | 3 mg | For skeletal development & sex hormone production. |
Molybdenum | 25 mcg | Helps iron transport from liver, promotes normal cell function. |
Potassium | 200 mg | Necessary for heart muscle function, kidneys & nervous system. |
Selenium | 200 mcg | Works with E to promote antibodies. Keeps tissue and artery elasticity. |
Zinc | 25 mg | Aids in healing process, used by prostate gland & immune system. |
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