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Guide to Suppliments
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Fact:There are three different types of Vitamins: Synthetic Vitamins, Isolated/Organic Extract Vitamins, and Whole Food Suppliments.
Synthetics are vitamins with the same molecular structure as vitamins we get from nature (food). Effectively, these vitamins are drugs and can have side effects.
Synthetic vitamin producers and sellers never tell you that the polarity of the synthetic is opposite to the Natural and has the opposite effect. Synthetic vitamins always
refract light, the opposite of the Natural Organic vitamin complexes. This suggests that you do not get protection from synthetic vitamins. These vitamins can be typically found at
Grocery Stores, Department Stores, Pharmacies, etc.
Isolated/Organic Extract Vitamins are vitamins are extracted from natural organic material but processed with chemicals, higher heat, and harsh binders.
This type of manufacturing process damages the quality of the natural organic material yielding weak enzymes. These vitamins can be typically found at
Health Food Stores and other nutritional companies.
Whole Food Suppliments are vitamins are extracted from natural organic material, however, unlike Isolated/Organic Extract Vitamins
Whole Food Suppliments strive to provide the highest quality vitamin suppliment to your body. Whole Food Suppliments are processed with very low heat and retain
strong enzymatic action and exceptional bio-availability. The problem with Whole Food Suppliments is finding pure Whole Food Suppliments. Many Whole Food Suppliments
contain artificial sweeteners, flavors and/or colors. We strongly recommned buying Whole Food Suppliments from Shaklee. Shaklee remains
one the few companies in the world that constantly test their Whole Food Suppliments for quality and purity and has independant clinical studies to back their products.
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Vitamins |
Promotes |
Best Sources |
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A (retinol, carotene) |
growth and repair of body tissue, immune functions, night vision |
eggs, dark green & yellow fruits and vegetables, dairy products, liver |
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B-1 (Thiamine) |
carbohydrate metabolism appetite regulation, important in nervous system and growth |
wheat germ, pork, whole & enriched grains, dried beans, seafood |
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B-2 (Riboflavin) |
carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism, essential for cell respiration and mucous membranes |
dairy products, green leafy vegetables, whole & enriched grains, beef, lamb, eggs |
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B-6 (pyridoxine) |
carbohydrate & protein metabolism, formation of antibodies and red blood cells, nerve function |
fish, poultry, lean meat, whole grains, potatoes |
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B-12 (cobalamin) |
carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism, nervous system maintenance, blood cell formation |
beef, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products |
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Biotin |
carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism, fatty acid production, B vitamins utilization
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egg yolk, meat, dairy products, dark green vegetables; also made by microorganisms inside intestinal tract |
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Folic Acid |
red blood cell formation, protein metabolism, cell division & growth
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green leafy vegetables, dried beans, poultry, fortified cereals,
oranges, nuts |
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Niacin |
carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism, GI system maintenance, blood circulation, nerve function, appetite regulation |
meat, fish, whole & enriched grains, beans, nuts & peas |
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Pantothenic Acid |
nutrient conversion into energy, vitamin utilization, nerve function
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most plant & animal foods, especially lean meats, whole grains,
legumes |
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C (ascorbic acid) |
wound healing, collagen maintenance, infection resistance, important for healthy gums & blood vessels |
citrus fruits, tomatoes, melons, berries, green & red peppers,
broccoli |
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D (cholecalciferol) |
calcium & phosphorus metabolism (bone & teeth formation) |
egg yolk, fatty fish, milk; also made in skin when exposed to sunlight |
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E (tocopherol) |
free radical scavenger, possible role in immune function
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Vitamin E
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vegetable oil, wheat germ, nuts, dark green vegetables, whole grains, beans |
| K |
blood clotting functions & bone metabolism |
green leafy vegetables, beef liver |
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