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Vitamins, a group of organic substances required in our diets in small amounts for growth and nutrition, are usually found abundantly in fresh foods or taken as supplements. Yet vitamins probably present a wider gap between myth and reality in the layman’s understanding than almost any other area of our diet. Surveys have found that while a majority of Americans do take vitamin supplements on a regular or occasional basis for reason of health concerns, there exists enormous confusion about the actual purposes and uses for the optimal benefits of this practice.

The varieties of vitamins are not chemically related, and most differ in their physiological actions. They generally act as catalysts, combining with proteins that create metabolically active enzymes that in turn produce hundreds of important chemical reactions throughout the body. Without vitamins, many of these reactions would slow down or cease. The intricate ways in which vitamins act on the body, however, are still far from clear.

Coenzyme Q10
*Vitamin-like substance found in all parts of the body whose actions resemble those of vitamin E, but is a much more powerful antioxidant.
*Ten common substances are designated as coenzyme Q’s, but coenzyme Q10 is the only one found in human tissue.
*Amount present in the body declines with age.
*Plays a critical role in the production of energy in every cell of the body. It aids in circulation, stimulates the immune system, increases tissue oxygenation: anti-aging effects.

What kind of products can I acquire this from

*All natural, fresh foods contain some amount, but the ones of significant abundance are particularly BEEF, MACKEREL, SARDINES, SOY OILS, SPINACH, SALMON, PEANUTS, SOYNUTS, TOFU

Vitamin K
*Needed for production of Prothrombin, which is necessary for prevention of things like blood clotting.
*Essential for bone formation and repair; also necessary for the synthesis of Osteocalcin, the protein in bone tissue on which Calcium crystallizes, which makes this an excellent aid in prevention measures with the growing risk of “Osteoporsis”.
*Promotes healthy liver function.
*Helps to prevent carcinogenic formations that target the inner linings of the organs.
*THREE forms : vitamins K1, K2, & K3.

What kind of products can I acquire this from

*The majority of it – each body supplies this vitamin with friendly bacteria in the intestines.
*Asparagus, Blackstrap Molasses, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Egg yolks, Leaf Lettuce, Oats, Rye, Safflower oil, Soybeans, Wheat, Yogurt.

Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
*An antioxidant that is important in the prevention of carcinogenic tissue formation & cardiovascular disease.
*Improves circulation, necessary for tissue repair, and useful in treating premenstrual syndrome & Fibrocystic disease of the breast.
*Maintains healthy nerves and muscles while strengthening capillary walls.
*Promotes healthy skin and hair, strengthens nails.
*Helps to strengthen the eyes & prevent anemia and Retrolental Fibroplasias : a common eye disorder.

What kind of products can I acquire this from

*Almonds, corn oil, filberts, sunflower seeds & oils, walnuts, wheat germ, whole wheat flour, cold-pressed vegetable oils, legumes, brown rice, cornmeal, dulse (seaweed), soybeans, sweet potatoes, watercress, flaxseed

Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
*A fat-soluble vitamin that has properties of both a vitamin and a hormone, is required for absorption & utilization of calcium and phosphorus.
*Necessary for the normal development of bones and teeth in children.
*Protects against muscle weakness and is involved in regulation of heartbeat.
*Also important in the prevention and treatment of breast and colon cancer, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, & hypoglycemia, enhances immunity, thyroid function & normal blood clotting.

What kind of products can I acquire this from

*Cod liver oil, herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, fatty saltwater fish, dairy products (choose them wisely!), oatmeal, sweet potatoes, vegetable oils, alfalfa, and parsley
*This is also formed by the body in response to the action in exposure of sunlight on the skin.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
*An important antioxidant that is required for at least 300 metabolic functions in the body, including tissue growth and repair, adrenal gland function, and healthy gums.
*Also produces anti-stress hormones and interferon, an important immune system protein.
*Reduce symptoms of asthma & respiratory dysfunctions/infection.
*Increases the absorption of iron.
*Can combine with toxic substances, such as certain heavy metals, and render them harmless so that they can be eliminated from the body.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
*An important antioxidant that is required for at least 300 metabolic functions in the body, including tissue growth and repair, adrenal gland function, and healthy gums.
*Also produces anti-stress hormones and interferon, an important immune system protein.
*Reduce symptoms of asthma & respiratory dysfunctions/infection.
*Increases the absorption of iron.
*Can combine with toxic substances, such as certain heavy metals, and render them harmless so that they can be eliminated from the body.

What kind of products can I acquire this from
*Blackcurrants, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, grapefruit, green peppers, guava, lemons, oranges, papaya, potatoes, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, watercress, kale, mangos, onions, persimmons, swiss chard, turnip greens, pineapple, fennel, plantain

Biotin
*Aids in cell growth, fatty acid production, in the metabolism of carbohydrates/fats/proteins, & in the utilization of the other B-complex vitamins.
*Promotes healthy sweat glands, nerve tissue & bone marrow.
*Helps to relieve muscle pain.

What kind of products can I acquire this from

*Brewer’s yeast, brown rice, cashew nuts, cheese, chicken, eggs, lentils, mackerel, meat, milk, oats, peanuts, peas, soybeans, sunflower seeds, tuna, walnuts, cooked egg yolks, whole grains.

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