COLLOIDAL MINERALS
What is the use and function of VITAMINS?
VITAMINS:
All natural vitamins are organic food substances found only in living things,
that is, plants and animals. With few exceptions the body cannot manufacture
or synthesize vitamins. They must be suppd in the diet or in dietary supplements.
Vitamins are essential to the normal functioning of our bodies. They are necessary
for our growth, vitality, and general well-being.
HOW THEY WORK:
A lot of people think vitamins can replace food. They cannot. In fact, vitamins
cannot be assimilated without ingesting food. That is why we suggest taking
them with a meal. Vitamins help regulate metabolism, help convert fat and carbohydrates
into energy, and assist in forming bone and tissue.
VITAMIN A (Beta Carotene)
IMPORTANCE:
Necessary for growth & repair of body tissues; helps maintain smooth, soft disease-free
skin; helps protect the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose , throat & lungs,
thereby reducing susceptibility to infections; protects against air pollutants;
counteracts night-blindness & weak eyesight; aids in bone and teeth formation.
Current medical research shows that foods rich in Beta Carotene will help reduce
the risk of lung cancer & certain oral cancers. Beta Carotene is non-toxic.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May result in night blindness; increased susceptibility to infections; rough,
dry, scaly skin; loss of smell & appetite; frequents fatigue; lack of tearing;
defective teeth & gums' retarded growth.
VITAMIN B-1 (Thiamin)
IMPORTANCE:
Plays a key role in the body's metabolic cycle for generating energy; aids in
the digestion of carbohydrates; essential for the normal functioning of the
nervous system, muscles & heart; stabilizes the appetite; promotes growth &
good muscle tone.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May lead to the loss of appetite ; weakness & feeling tired; paralysis & nervous
irritability; insomnia; loss of weight; vague aches & pains; mental depression
& constipation; heart & gastrointestinal problems.
The all important B COMPLEX
VITAMIN B-2 (Riboflavin)
IMPORTANCE:
Necessary for carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism; aids in the formation
of antibodies and red blood cells; maintains cell respiration; necessary for
the maintenance of good vision, skin, nails & hair; alleviates eye fatigue;
promotes general health.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May result in itching and burning eyes; cracks and sores in the mouth & lips;
bloodshot eyes; purplish tongue; dermatitis; retarded growth; digestive disturbances;
trembling; sluggishness; oily skin.
The all important B COMPLEX
VITAMIN B-6 (Pyridoxine)
IMPORTANCE:
Necessary for the synthesis & breakdown of amino acids, the building blocks
of protein; aids in fat and carbohydrate metabolism; aids in the formation of
antibodies; maintains the central nervous system; aids in the removal of excess
fluid of premenstrual women; promotes healthy skin; reduces muscle spasms, leg
cramps, hand numbness, nausea & stiffness of hands; helps maintain a proper
balance of sodium & phosphorous in the body.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May result in nervousness, insomnia, skin eruptions, loss of muscular control,
anemia, mouth disorders, muscular weakness, dermatitis, arm & leg cramps, loss
of hair, slow learning, and water retention.
VITAMIN B-12 (Cobalamin)
IMPORTANCE:
Helps in the formation ¨generation of red blood cells, thus helping prevent anemia;
necessary for carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism; maintains a healthy nervous
system; promotes growth in children; increases energy; needed for Calcium absorption.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May lead to pernicious anemia, poor appetite, growth failure in children, tiredness,
brain damage, nervousness, neuritis, degeneration of spinal cord, depression,
lack of balance.
NIACINAMIDE (Niacin- vitamin B-3)
IMPORTANCE:
Improves circulation and reduces the cholesterol level in the blood; maintains
the nervous system; helps metabolize protein, sugar & fat; reduces high blood
pressure; increases energy through proper utilization of food; prevents pellagra;
helps maintain a healthy skin, tongue & digestive system.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May result in pellagra, gastrointestinal disturbance, nervousness, headaches,
fatigue, mental depression, vague aches & pains, irritability, loss of appetite,
insomnia, skin disorders, muscular weakness, indigestion, bad breath, canker
sores.
PANTOTHENIC ACID
IMPORTANCE:
Participates in the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats & protein, aids
in the utilization of vitamins; improves the body's resistance to stress; helps
in cell building & the development of the central nervous system; helps the
adrenal glands, fights infections by building antibodies.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May lead to painful & burning feet, skin abnormalities, retarded growth, dizzy
spells, digestive disturbances, vomiting, restlessness, stomach stress, muscle
cramps.
BIOTIN
IMPORTANCE:
Aids in the utilization of protein, folic acid, Pantothenic acid, and Vitamin
B-12, promotes healthy hair.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May lead to extreme exhaustion, drowsiness, muscle pain, loss of appetite, depression,
grayish skin color.
BIOTIN: FULL DESCRIPTION
FOLIC ACID IMPORTANCE:
Necessary for DNA & RNA synthesis, which is essential for the growth and reproduction
of all body cells; essential to the formation of red blood cells by its action
on the bone marrow; aids in amino acid metabolism.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May result in gastrointestinal disorders, anemia, Vitamin B-12 deficiency, pre-mature
gray hair.
INOSITOL IMPORTANCE:
Necessary for the formation of lecithin; aids in the breakdown of fats; helps
reduce blood cholesterol; helps prevent thinning hair.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May result in high blood cholesterol, constipation, eczema, hair loss.
CHOLINE
IMPORTANCE:
Very important in controlling fat & cholesterol buildup in the body; prevents
fat from accumulating in the liver; facilitates the movement of fats in the
cells; helps regulate the kidneys, liver & gallbladder; important for nerve
transmission; helps improve memory.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May result in cirrhosis and fatty degeneration of the liver, hardening of the
arteries, heart problems, high blood pressure, hemorrhaging kidneys.
PABA (Para Amino Benzoic Acid) IMPORTANCE:
Aids healthy bacteria in producing folic acid; aids in the formation of red
blood cells; contains sun screening properties; aids in the assimilation of
Pantothenic acid; returns hair to its natural color.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May cause extreme fatigue, eczema, irritability, depressions, nervousness, constipation,
headaches, digestive disorders, hair turning prematurely gray.
VITAMIN C (Ascorbic Acid)
IMPORTANCE:
Essential for healthy teeth, gums & Bones; helps heal wounds, scar tissue, &
Fractures; prevents scurvy; builds resistance to infection; aids in the prevention
& treatment of the common cold; gives strength to blood vessels; aids in the
absorption of iron. It is required for the synthesis of collagen, the intercellular
"cement" which holds tissues together. It is also one of the major antioxidant
nutrients. It prevents the conversion of nitrates (from tobacco smoke, smog,
bacon, lunch meats, & some vegetables) into cancer-causing substances. According
to Dr. Lines Pauling, the foremost authority on Vitamin C, Vitamin C will decrease
the risk of getting certain cancers by 75%.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May lead to soft & bleeding gums, swollen or painful joints, slow-healing wounds
& fractures, bruising, nosebleeds, tooth decay, loss of appetite, muscular weakness,
skin hemorrhages, capillary weakness, anemia, impaired digestion.
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VITAMIN D
IMPORTANCE:
Improves absorption and utilization of Calcium and Phosphorous; required for
bone and teeth formation; maintains a stable nervous system and normal heart
action.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May lead to rickets, tooth decay, softening of bones, improper healing of fractures,
lack of vigor, muscular weakness, inadequate absorption of calcium, retention
of phosphorous in the kidneys.
VITAMIN E
IMPORTANCE:
Major anti-oxidant nutrient; retards cellular aging due to oxidation; supps
oxygen to the blood which is then carried to the heart and other organs; thus
alleviating fatigue; aids in bringing nourishment to cells; strengthens the
capillary walls & prevents the red blood cells from destructive poisons; prevents
& dissolves blood clots; has also been used by doctors in helping prevent sterility,
muscular dystrophy, calcium deposits in blood walls and heart conditions.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May lead to a rupture of red blood cells, loss of reproductive powers, lack
of sexual vitality, abnormal fat deposits in muscles, degenerative changes in
the changes in the heart and other muscles; dry skin.
SPECIAL NOTE:
There are several types of Vitamin E available. D-Alpha Tocopherol (100% Natural)
is 4 times more potent in biological activity than d1-Alpha Tocopherol (Synthetic)
Vitamin E. For example; 100 I.U. of d-Alpha (100% Natural) Vitamin E is equal
to 400 I.U. d1-Alpha Tocopherol (Synthetic) Vitamin E in biological activity.
Natural Vitamin E is derived from soybeans and synthetic Vitamin E is a petroleum
by-product.
Vitamin E is an important anti-oxidant
GRAPE SEED EXTRACT
Grape seed extract is very similar to pine bark extract as it contains a unique
type of bioflavonoids called proanthocyanidins, which are synergistic with vitamin
C, that is, they greatly enhance the activity of Vitamin C. In fact, some researchers
beve that grape seed extract helps vitamin C enter cells, thus strengthening
the cell membranes and protecting the cells from oxidative damage. AMINO ACIDS
are the "building Blocks" of the body. Besides building cells and repairing
tissue, they form antibodies to combat invading bacteria & viruses; they are
part of the enzyme & hormonal system; they build nucleoproteins (RNA & DNA);
they carry oxygen throughout the body and participate in muscle activity. When
protein is broken down by digestion the result is 22 known amino acids. Eight
are essential (cannot be manufactured by the body) the rest are non-essential
( can be manufactured by the body with proper nutrition).
BEE POLLEN
Bee Pollen is considered to be "the world's most perfect food". It contains
over 18 Amino Acids, high in vitamins, minerals, enzymes and co-enzymes. Athletes
use it to increase muscular vigor, energy and stamina. Many allergists use it
in the treatment of hay fever.
BIOFLAVONOIDS * HESPERIDIN * RUTIN * QUERCETIN
IMPORTANCE:
They are vital in their ability to increase the strength of the capillaries
(blood vessels) and to regulate their permeability. They assist Vitamin C in
keeping collagen, the intercellular "cement" in healthy condition; are essential
for the proper absorption and use of vitamin C; prevents Vitamin C from being
destroyed in the body by oxidation; beneficial in hypertension; helps hemorrhages
and ruptures in the capillaries and connective tissues and builds a protective
barrier against infections. Quercetin is a very highly concentrated form of
Bioflavonoids derived from citrus fruit
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
May result in varicose veins, tendency to bruise and bleed easily, appearance
of purplish spots on the skin.
Lysine is an essential amino acid, which
means that it is essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the
body. For this reason, lysine must be obtained from food. Amino acids are
the building blocks of protein. Lysine is important for proper growth and it
plays an essential role in the production of carnitine, a nutrient
responsible for converting fatty acids into energy and helping to lower
cholesterol. Lysine appears to help the body absorb and conserve calcium and
it plays an important role in the formation of collagen, a substance
important for bones and connective tissues including skin, tendon, and
cartilage.
If there is too little lysine in the diet, kidney stones and other health
related problems may develop including fatigue, nausea, dizziness, loss of
appetite, agitation, bloodshot eyes, slow growth, anemia, and reproductive
disorders. It is extremely rare, however, to obtain insufficient amounts of
lysine through the diet. Generally, only vegetarians who follow a
macrobiotic diet and certain athletes involved in frequent vigorous exercise
are at risk for lysine deficiency. For vegetarians, legumes (beans, peas and
lentils) are the best sources of lysine.
Lysine is involved in the browning reaction, or carmelization, in foods such
as pastries, doughnuts, cookies and cereals. In this process, lysine and
sugar become linked together in a way that makes lysine difficult for the
body to absorb. As a result, a diet high in cereals and baked goods,
especially those that contain a lot of simple sugars, can result in low
lysine intake.
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