| | Biotin | | It
releases energy from food and is important in fatty acid metabolism, which may
help with eczema and determatitis. | |
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| Boron | | Appears
to play an important role in bone maintenance and is therefore often combined
with calcium and magnesium. |
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| Calcium | | Important
in the maintenance of strong bones and healthy teeth, the transmission of nerve
impulses, the metabolism of iron is useful in alleviating insomnia. |
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| Chromium | | Works
in conjunction with insulin in sugar metabolism and can therefore help with sugar
cravings. It also regulates cholesterol and fat levels as well as increasing muscle
mass. |
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| Folic
Acid | | Studies
have been shown Folic Acid helps to prevent neural tube defects such as spina
bifida and consequently the government’s chief medical officer advises that
all women planning a pregnancy should take a 400 microgram supplement daily from
the start of trying to conceive until the 12th week of pregnancy. Also important
for red blood cell formation and is thought to be important in lowering levels
of homocysteine (a contributory factor in heart disease). |
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| Iodine | | Essential
for the production of thyroid hormones and therefore has an effect on the body’s
metabolism and growth rate. Promotes healthy hair, nails, skin and teeth. |
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| Iron | | Requires
for the manufacture of red blood cells therefore helping to prevent fatigue and
anemia. It also promotes resistance to disease and helps growth. |
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| Lysine | | Is
an amino acid associated with absorption from the villi of the small intestine. |
| |
| Magnesium | | Plays
an important role in energy production and is essential for the normal function
of the heart as well as nerve transmission. Required for nerve and vitamin C metabolism.
It is particularly important mineral for women that are deficient. |
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| Manganese | | Important
in bone formation and plays a role in many enzyme systems responsible for such
areas as energy production and protein metabolism. |
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| Niacin
(B3) | | Essential
for the synthesis of the hormones, oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, healthy
nervous system and brain function. Niacin has been used to increase circulation
and lower blood pressure. |
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| Pantothenic
Acid (B5) | | Part
of Coenzyme A which is a bio-chemical involved in the conversion of fat and carbohydrate
into energy. It is also important in the synthesis of some hormones and in the
formation of antibodies. |
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| Phosphorus | | Present
in every cell in the body. It is essential for normal bone and tooth structure
as well as being important in fat and starch metabolism. |
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| Selenium | | A
very effective antioxidant which has a great deal of positive publicity. It has
been shown to be protective against infection, to help in healthy sperm production
and to maintain tissue elasticity. |
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| Sulphur | | Essential
for healthy skin, hair and nails and is important in joint health. It has also
long been valued for its blood cleansing properties as well as its ability to
fight infection. |
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| Vitamin
A | | Essential
for health, it also occurs as a provitamin A that is known as carotene. It helps
build resistance to all infections and promotes essential growth and repair in
organ veins |
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| Vitamin
B1 (thiamin) | | Important
in nerve function and metabolism it works well in combination with other B vitamins,
which are collectively known as the anti-stress vitamins. It as also been used
as insect repellent when taken on its own. |
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| Vitamin
B2 (riboflavin) | | Necessary
for healthy skin and eyes it also helps to release energy from food. |
| |
| Vitamin
B6 (Pyridoxine) | | Often
used to help balance female hormones it is also important for skin and healthy
nerves as well as playing a healthy role in protein and fat metabolism. It is
essential for hemoglobin synthesis. |
| |
| Vitamin
B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | | Essential
for the manufacture of red blood cells and the maintenance of healthy nerves.
This is also sometimes referred to as the “energy vitamin”. |
| |
| Vitamin
C | | Essential
for production of the body’s own glue (collagen). Helps with wound healing
and in the support of the immune system. It is a powerful antioxidant, which works
with vitamin E. |
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| Vitamin
D | | Required
for the proper utilization of calcium and phosphorus in tissue formation. This
vitamin can be manufactured by the body with that action of sunlight upon the
skin - But in Psoriasis – the skin function is not entirely normal. Eczema
- the skin function is not entirely normal. |
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| Vitamin
E | | Important
in cardiovascular health because of its vasodilatory and anticoagulant action.
It is also well known for its antioxidant properties. |
| |
| Vitamin
K | | Essential
for blood clotting if skin is cut and is routinely given as an injection to newborn
babies. Can be formed by natural bacteria in the intestines. |
| |
| Zinc | | Plays
a role in more systems in the body than any other nutrient and is particularly
important in the immune system, sense of taste and reproductive health. |
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