| Here is a
list of the most commonly used supplements available at
your local health food store. See the directory for
listings. Other supplements for more specific purposes can
be found there also. |
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| Vitamin |
Approx. Dose |
Used for:
(Consult your
physician before using) |
| A (Beta-Carotene) |
10,000 IU |
An antioxidant used for skin,
eyes, teeth and bones. |
| B Complex |
|
All B vitamins are taken as a
group, hence, B complex. |
| B1 (Thiamine) |
50 mg |
For nervous system, body growth
and body metabolism |
| B2 (Riboflavin) |
50 mg |
Aids in the formation of red
blood cells and antibodies. And for metabolism. |
| B3 (Niacin) |
100 mg |
Aids in maintaining good skin
and digestive system. |
| B5 (Pantothenic Acid) |
100 mg |
Helps with stress, aids in the
release of energy from fats and carbohydrates. |
| B6 (Pyridoxine) |
50 mcg |
Helps balance sodium &
phosphorus. Aids in formation of antibodies. |
| B12 (Cyanocobalamin) |
200 mcg |
Aids in formation of blood
cells, helps metabolism and nervous system. |
| Biotin |
200 mcg |
Aids in the utilization of
other vitamins. |
| Choline |
100 mg |
Helps in nerve transmission,
liver and gallbladder function. |
| Folic Acid |
400 mcg |
Aids the brain function and for
normal cell division. |
| Inositol |
150 mg |
Is a necessary component it
hair growth. |
| PABA ( Para- Aminobenzoic Acid) |
25 mg |
Protects the skin against
sunburn. Needed for hair color, and blood formation. |
| C ( Ascorbic Acid) |
2,000 mg |
An antioxidant, heals wounds,
tissue, bone repair, helps resist infections. |
| D |
400 IU |
Required for the body to absorb
calcium & phosphorus. Helps nervous system. |
| E |
500 IU |
Prevents cancer and
cardiovascular disease. An antioxidant helps blood
clotting. |
| K |
100 mcg |
Necessary for normal blood
clotting. |
| Bioflavinoids |
400 mcg |
Helps strengthen capillaries
and aids in absorption of vitamin C. |
| Coenzyme Q10 |
25 mg |
Aids in the effectiveness of
the immune system. |
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| Mineral |
Approx. dose |
Used for:
(Consult your physician before using) |
| Calcium |
1,500 mg |
For bones & teeth, nervous
system & muscle action. |
| Chromium |
100 mcg |
Increases effectiveness of
insulin, used in metabolism. |
| Copper |
2 mg |
Formation of blood cells, works
with Vit. C in healing process. |
| Iodine |
130 mcg |
Helps regulate metabolism. |
| Iron |
18 mg |
Used in the production of blood,
works in the immune system. |
| Magnesium |
400 mg |
Acts as a catalyst in
utilization of carbohydrates, fat, protein & other
minerals. |
| Manganese |
3 mg |
For skeletal development &
sex hormone production. |
| Molybdenum |
25 mcg |
Helps iron transport from liver,
promotes normal cell function. |
| Potassium |
200 mg |
Necessary for heart muscle
function, kidneys & nervous system. |
| Selenium |
200 mcg |
Works with E to promote
antibodies. Keeps tissue and artery elasticity. |
| Zinc |
25 mg |
Aids in healing process, used by
prostate gland & immune system. |
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See
Herbal
chart Here
Find Vitamins and minerals at a health food store near you,
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