Dear friends,
Good morning.
Vitamins and minerals.
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Vitamins and minerals chart |
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Here is a list of the most commonly used supplements available at your local health food store. . | | 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. | | | 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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With regards,
Dr. K. Sampath Kumar, B.A. (Economics), BGL, M.Com., M.Phil., Cert. A.I.I.B.,
MBA (Finance), MBA (HR & Marketing), ACS, FCMA, Ph. D.,
Professor, SSN School of Management
C/o. SSN College of Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR)
KALAVAKKAM - 603110
Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India
Landline : 044-24860668
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