VITAMINS: part 1 by Michele Tremper
A- Anti-oxidant, prevents night blindness, some skin disorders. Aids
bone and teeth formation, fat storage, lungs, kidneys, bladder,
mucus membranes, new cell growth. Helps to protect against
stroke, heart disease and high cholesterol.
CAROTENOIDS- Act as precursors to vitamin'A', and some have
Anti-oxidant abilities...
Deficiencies: are poor growth, dry eye, poor protein utilization,
fatigue and reproductive problems.
B-Complex-Act as coenzymes and are involved in energy production,
healthy gastrointestinal muscle tone, nerves, brain
function, hair, liver, eyes, mouth and skin, blood
formation, digestion, reduced arthritic inflammation,
relieves muscle pain, sleep enhancement and hair
growth. 'B' vitamins are synergistic and need to be taken
as the complex for best results.
Deficiencies: increased risk of heart disease, inflammation of the
tongue, enlarged liver, ringing in the ear, carpal tunnel,
beriberi, nausea and general weakness.
C- Anti-oxidant, protects cells and body tissues. In conjunction with
'E' it helps to neutralize toxins; it may benefit smokers by
boosting blood circulation to the heart to nonsmoking levels.
Water soluable vitamin, it aids infection resistance, strong bones,
skin and blood vessels...
