More on Vitamin supplements and related foods (part 2)
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
*Needed in the prevention of anemia.
*Aids folic acid in regulating the formation of red blood cells.
*Helps in utilization of Iron.
*Required for proper digestion, absorption of foods, the synthesis of protein, & the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
*Great in use for prevention measures of nerve damage, maintains fertility, promotes normal development by maintaining the fatty sheaths that cover & protect the nerve endings.
*Supplementation shown to enhance sleep patterns, allowing more restful, refreshing slumber.
What kind of products can I acquire this from
*Cheese, clams, eggs, fish, meat, milk products (wisely), brewer’s yeast, kidney beans, sea vegetables (e.g. dulse, kelp, kombu, nori), soy, alfalfa
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
*Known as “anti-stress vitamin”.
*Plays a role in the production of the adrenal hormones & the formation of antibodies, aids in vitamin utilization, & helps to convert fats/carbohydrates/proteins into energy.
*Required by all cells in the body and is concentrated in the organs.
*Involved in production of neurotransmitters.
*An essential element of coenzyme A, a vital body chemical involved in many necessary metabolic functions.
*Also a stamina enhancer & prevents certain forms of anemia.
What kind of products can I acquire this from
*Blue cheese, brewer’s yeast, beef, carrots, corn, eggs, lentils, lobster, meats, peanuts, peas, soybeans, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, whole grains, legumes, mushrooms, royal jelly, saltwater fish, torula yeast, whole rye flour
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
*Necessary for proper circulation & healthy skin.
*Aids in the functioning of the nervous system; in the metabolism of carbohydrates/fats/proteins & in the production of hydrochloric acid for the digestive system.
*Lowers cholesterol.
*Helpful for schizophrenia & other mental illnesses, also a memory-enhancer.
*Involved in the normal secretion of bile and stomach fluids, & in the synthesis of sex hormones.
What kind of products can I acquire this from
*Brewer’s yeast, chicken, eggs, fish, sunflower seeds, turkey, broccoli, carrots, corn flour, dates, peanuts, tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts, oat straw, parsley
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
*Necessary for red blood cell formation, antibody production, cell respiration, and growth.
*Alleviates eye fatigue, important in the prevention & treatment of cataracts.
*Aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates/fats/proteins.
*Facilitates the use of oxygen by the tissues of the skin, nails, & hair, eliminates dandruff, & helps the absorption of Iron & Vitamin B6.
*Needed for the metabolism of the amino acid tryptophan, which is converted into niacin (B3) in the body.
What kind of products can I acquire this from
*Almonds, brewer’s yeast, cheese, chicken, mushrooms, wheat germ, fish, egg yolks, legumes, spinach, yogurt, asparagus, dandelion greens, dulse, watercress, fennel, ginseng, parsley, sage
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
*Enhances circulation & assists in blood formation, carbohydrate metabolism, & the production of hydrochloric (stomach) acid.
*Optimizes cognitive activity & brain function.
*Positive effect on energy, growth, normal appetite, & learning capacity.
*Needed for proper muscle tone of the intestines, stomach, & heart.
*Acts as an antioxidant - protecting the body from the degenerative effects of aging, alcohol consumption, & smoking.
What kind of products can I acquire this from
*Brewer’s yeast, brown rice, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, rice bran, salmon, soy beans, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, whole grain wheat, rye bran & grains
Vitamin A / Beta-carotene
*Aids in prevention for night-blindness & many other eye dysfunctions
*Excellent to supplement in the prevention of acne breakouts.
*Enhances immunity levels.
*Helps heal gastrointestinal ulcers.
*Needed for the maintenance & repair of epithelial tissue (skin & mucous membranes) & important in the formation of bones and teeth, aids in fat storage, protects against infections of the kidneys/bladder/lungs/mucous membranes.
*Acts as an antioxidant - protect cells against degenerative carcinogens.
*Necessary for new cell growth.
What kind of products can I acquire this from
*Apricots, asparagus, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, collard greens, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potatoes, watermelon, beet greens, dulse, garlic, kale, mustard greens, papaya, spirulina, swiss chard, turnip greens, yellow squash, kelp, plantains.