VITAMIN A – (Retinol and/or Beta Carotene)
Functions: Promotes good eyesight. Required for bone growth development and strengthens gums, teeth, fingernails, toenails and hair follicles. Vitamin A is important in fortifying the outer membranes and protective linings of vital organs such as the intestines, lungs, and bladder. Aids in healing skin infections such as boils, blemishes and acne.
Natural Source: Carrots, yellow and green vegetables, fish, tuna, dairy foods like margarine, milk and eggs.
Dosage: 5,000-50,000 IU
VITAMIN B1 – (Thiamine)
Functions: Helps in carbohydrate metabolism and the production of energy. It maintains normality of heart, muscle, and nervous system functions.
Natural Source: Nuts and grains, such as regular oatmeal, whole wheat, and peanuts, and rice bran. Other foods containing it include, milk, dried yeast, peas, beans and poultry products.
Dosage: 25-300 mg
VITAMIN B2 - (Riboflavin)
Functions: Helps the body in all types of growth and reproduction. It assists in the production of energy from foods and is necessary for the production of red blood-cells and antibodies. It has positive affects on vision and also produces healthy nails, skin cells, and hair follicles.
Natural Source: Fortified grains and cereals, leafy green vegetables, poultry, liver and beans. Other foods containing it include dairy products such as cheese, eggs and milk
Dosage: 25- 100 mg
VITAMIN B3 – (Nicain/Niacinamide/Nicotinic Acid)
Functions: Helps promote healthy skin and assists in release of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Natural Source: Broccoli, carrots, cheese, dandelion, greens, dates, poultry, peanuts, tomatoes, tuna, veal, beef and liver. Other foods containing it include cereals and fortified grains.
Dosage: 25-400 mg
VITAMIN B5 - (Panthenol/Pantothenate (Calcium))
Functions: Helps produce antibodies to fight off infections and assists in the release of energy in foods, which is required for synthesis of substances. It also counteracts the negative effects of drugs and antibiotics, and aids in the healing of most wounds.
Natural Source: lean meats, such as beef, kidney meat, liver, and heart. It is also found in whole grain cereals, bran muffins, wheat germ, most nuts, poultry and green vegetables
Dosage: 10-200 mg
VITAMIN B6 - (Pyridoxine)
Functions: Helps the body take in fats and proteins. It is essential for nervous system function and participates in synthesis of hormones and red blood cells. It is also known to prevent skin and nerve disorders. This vitamin also aids in preventing skin and nerve disorders.
Natural Source: Dairy products such as cheese, eggs, and milk. It is also found in whole grain breads, cereals, fish chicken, bananas, cabbage, cantaloupe, kidney meat and beef.
Dosage: 2-300 mg
Vitamin B9 – (Folic Acid)
Functions: Folic Essential for red blood cell formation. It is a natural pain analgesic. It fights off intestinal parasites and helps to prevent food poisoning. This vitamin is also essential for the synthesis of DNA and protein. It is also known to delay the graying of hair.
Natural Source: Green leafy vegetables, avocados, apricots, carrots, and pumpkins. It is also found in whole wheat, fortified cereals, dark rye flour, certain yeasts, pinto and navy beans, egg yolks, and liver and cheese.
Dosage: 400-1,200 mcg
VITAMIN B12 - (Cobalamin/Cyanocobalamin/Methylcobalamin)
Functions: Helps maintain a healthy nervous system along with also helping to increase energy and improve short-term memory, concentration, and physical balance. It also helps break down fatty acids and is important for the production and regeneration of red blood cells
Natural Source: Seafood such as clams, king crab, salmon, herring and tuna along with beef, ham and low-fat dairy products
Dosage: 25-500 mg
VITAMIN B13 - (Orotic Acid)
Functions: Found most often to be used to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Taking this vitamin can prevent liver conditions. Some studies have proved it is useful in slowing the effects of aging.
Natural Source: Root vegetables such as carrots and beets.
Dosage: No recommended dosage. There are no known cases over dosages.
VITAMIN B15 - (Pangamic Acid)
Functions: It helps initiate immunity responses, prevent cirrhosis of the liver, diminish the pain caused by asthma and angina, and minimizes the feeling of fatigue. It also eliminates symptoms of hangovers. It can extend the life span of cells, lower cholesterol and promote protein synthesis.
Natural Source: Seeds such as pumpkin and sesame, wheat, brewing yeast, and brown rice’s.
Dosage: 50-105 mg
VITAMIN B17 - (Laetrile)
Functions: Known to be helpful by increasing the body’s ability to control and destroy cancer
Natural Source: Fruit kernels such as seeds of apples and apricots. Fruits like, nectarines, peaches, plums and cherries contain Laetrile as well.
Dosage: 0.5g
VITAMIN C - (Ascorbic Acid)
Functions: Most useful and known for fending off the common cold. It lowers cholesterol, decreases the number and size of blood clots in veins, helps prevent infections and is also an all-natural laxative.
Natural Source: Citrus fruits, broccoli potatoes, berries, melons, tomatoes, cauliflower, and leafy vegetables.
Dosage: 60-500mg
VITAMIN D - (Calciferol)
Functions: Essential for bone growth and tooth function; facilitates calcium and phosphorus absorbtion. It is also being shown to be an important factor in cancer and multiple sclerosis prevention.
Natural Source: Sun exposure, mild, fortified milk and cereals, liver, and fish such as salmon, cod and tuna.
Dosage: 400-900 IU
VITAMIN E - (Tocopherol)
Functions: It protects the body cells and helps maintain normal red blood cells along with preventing and treating prostate problems.
Natural Source: Sunflower sees, wheat germs, whole grains, nuts and spinach
Dosage: 50 to 1,200 IU
VITAMIN F - (Linoleic)
Functions: Prevents the formation of bad cholesterol in the arteries. It generates healthy skin and hair. It can also help glands function properly. It also helps cells receive necessary calcium deposits and promotes weight loss by making possible the burning of more saturated fats.
Natural Source: Vegetable oil, wheat germ, peanut oil, sunflower seeds, and soybeans. Other sources like nuts such as, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, and almonds.
Dosage: 100-150 mg
VITAMIN H - (BIOTIN)
Functions: Assists in metabolism of carbohydrates and synthesis of proteins and fats. It also aids in healthy hair and skin pigmentation. It is useful in preventing baldness, dermatitis and eczema. It is also known to ease muscle pain.
Natural Source: Almost all fruits and nuts. Dairy products, such as eggs and milk contain this as well.
Dosage: 0.3-1 mg
VITAMIN K - (Menadione)
Functions: Essential for blood clotting.Needed to help promote production of prothrombin, a chemical that helps form necessary clots in the blood. Because of this, Vitamin K can reduce internal bleeding and prevent hemorrhaging. For females, it is useful in reducing the amount of menstrual flow during periods. It is also a key factor in bone health.
Natural Source: Green leafy vegetables, cauliflower, yogurt, cheeses, fish liver oils, bean oils, egg yolks, and safflower seeds.
Dosage: 80 mcg
VITAMIN P - (Rutin)
Functions: helps the body intake and use Vitamin C, and revents the destruction of it by oxidation. It also fortifies the tissue of the capillaries, making them stronger and more efficient.
Natural Source: Citrus fruits, apricots, blackberries, cherries, and onions.
Dosage: 300-600 mg
CHOLINE -
Functions: Useful to the liver by helping it rid the body of drugs and toxins. It also stops cholesterol build-up. It even increases the accuracy of nerve impulses.
Natural Source: Meat such as brain, kidney meat, liver, and heart. It is also found in wheat germ, yeast, leafy vegetables, and egg yolks.
Dosage: 500 mg
INOSITOL -
Functions: Lowers cholesterol levels and break up deposits in arteries. It is very effective in preventing eczema outbreaks. It aids the body in redistributing fat).
Natural Source: Liver is the richest source of it. Other sources are beef brains, heart, peanuts, whole wheat, cabbage, cantaloupe, raisins, and grapefruit.
Dosage: 100-800 mg
NIACIN - (Nicotinic Acid)
Functions: Niacin is essential for a properly functioning nervous system. It can fight off gastrointestinal problems and lead to proper digestion and because of this it can increase energy, since food nutrients will be reaching all the cells of the body.
Natural Source: Meats such as liver, lean meat, kidney, fish, and poultry. It is also found in whole wheat, wheat germ, peanuts, and yeast
Dosage: 500-100 mg
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