VITAMIN A: Promotes skeletal growth, normal tooth
structure, healthy mucous membranes, healthy skin, eyes and hair;
essential for night vision.
NATURAL SOURCES: Fish liver oils, liver, carrots, green and yellow vegetables, dairy products.
VITAMIN D: Promotes bone and tooth development and
normal growth; aids utilization of phosphorus and calcium; maintains
nervous system and heart action; prevents rickets.
VITAMIN E: Protects body’s store of Vitamin A,
tissues and fat from destructive oxidation, and breakdown of red
corpuscles; strengthens capillary walls; regulates menstrual rhythm;
prevents loss of other vitamins; aids blood flow to heart; lowers blood
cholesterol and fatty acids; vital to cell health; regulates protein and
calcium metabolism.
NATURAL SOURCES: Soybeans, vegetable oils,
broccoli, brussels sprouts, leafy greens, enriched flour, whole wheat,
wheat germ, whole grain cereals, eggs.
VITAMIN C: Essential for the formation of collagen;
needed for absorption of iron, some proteins and folic acid; prevents
oxidation of other vitamins; aids in metabolism of amino acids and
calcium; stops internal bleeding; strengthens blood vessels maintains
hard bones and teeth; promotes stamina; holds body cells together
prevents infections, colds, fatigue and stress; reduces allergies; heals
wounds and burns.
NATURAL SOURCES: Citrus fruits, berries, green and leafy vegetables, tomatoes, cauliflower, potatoes, sweet potatoes.
VITAMIN B-6: Aids metabolism of protein
carbohydrates and fats; controls cholesterol level; aids chemical
balance between blood and tissue; prevents water retention; builds
hemoglobin.
NATURAL SOURCES: Brewer’s yeast, wheat bran, wheat germ, organ meats, beef, avocados, bananas, milk, eggs.
VITAMIN B-1: (Thiamine): Helps convert sugar and
starches into energy; promotes digestion, strong heart muscle, child
growth; prevents fatigue, fat deposits in arteries.
NATURAL SOURCES: Whole wheat, dried yeast, oatmeal, peanuts, pork, bran, enriched rice, sunflower seeds, soybean sprouts.
VITAMIN B-2: (Riboflavin): Aids in releasing energy to body cells; enables utilization of fats, proteins and sugars.
NATURAL SOURCES: Dairy products, liver, kidney, yeast, leafy greens, fish, eggs.
VITAMIN B-12: Promotes utilization of protein, fats
and carbohydrates; essential for formation of red blood cells; builds
nucleic acid; prevents pernicious anemia; helps nervous system.
NATURAL SOURCES: Liver, beef, pork, eggs, dairy products, shellfish.
CALCIUM: Builds bones and teeth; aids in proper
function of muscles, heart, nerves, and iron utilization; helps blood
coagulation; regulates the passage of nutrients in and out of cells;
relieves pain and cramps; eases insomnia.
NATURAL SOURCES: Dairy products, soybeans, sunflower seeds, legumes, sardines.
MAGNESIUM: Reduces blood cholesterol; forms hard
tooth enamel and fights tooth decay; aids in converting blood sugar into
energy; helps regulate body temperature; aids nerve function and bone
growth; helps utilize Vitamins B, C, E; promotes absorption and
metabolism of other minerals; activates enzymes for metabolism of
carbohydrates and amino acids; prevents calcium deposits in the bladder,
heart attacks, depression, polio.
NATURAL RESOURCES: Nuts, figs, seeds, dark-green vegetables, wheat bran, avocados, bananas.
IRON: Present in all cells; one of the constituents of hemoglobin which carries oxygen to the tissues by blood circulation.
NATURAL RESOURCES: Liver, meat, raw clams, oysters, oatmeal, nuts, beans, wheat germ.
IODINE: Aids thyroid gland and prevents goiter;
helps burn fat; converts carotene into Vitamin A; aids absorption of
carbohydrates from small intestine; promotes growth; regulates energy
production; maintains hair, nails skin and teeth.
NATURAL SOURCES: Kelp, seafood, vegetables.
Keletihan, lemah badan.
