Ingredients
Vitamin A
It s a fat-soluble vitamin that is required for a vast number of biological processes like vision and cellular growth. The more important biologic function of vitamin A is in the visual cycle.
Possible Healing Effects: Prevents night blindness and other eye problems. Prevents some skin disorders such as acne. Enhances immunity. May heal gastro-intestinal ulcers. Protects against pollution and formation of cancer. Maintains and repairs epithelial tissue, of which the skin and mucous membranes are composed. Aids in storage of fats. Protects against colds, influenza and infections of the kidneys, bladder, lungs, and mucous membranes. Acts as an anti-oxidant, helping to protect cells against cancer and other diseases, and slowing the aging process. Necessary for new cell growth. Protein cannot be utilized by the body without Vitamin A.
Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin which is necessary in the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels. Also helps in the absorption of iron. Dietary sources of vitamin C include fruits and vegetables, mostly citrus fruits such as lemon and oranges. Severe deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy. Possible Healing Effects: Excellent anti-oxidant. Aids in the production of anti-stress hormones and interferon. Prevent and cure scurvy. Needed for the metabolism of folic acid, tyrosine, and phenylanine. Required for tissue growth and repair. Protects against the harmful effects of pollution, helping to prevent cancer and infections. Increases the absorption of iron. May reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure. Important in the formation of collagen. Promotes the healing of wounds and burns.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that is found in food and can also be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Sunshine is a significant source of vitamin D because UV rays from sunlight trigger vitamin D synthesis in the skin]. Vitamin D exists in several forms, each with a different level of activity. Calciferol is the most active form of vitamin D. Other forms are relatively inactive in the body. The liver and kidney help convert vitamin D to its active hormone form. Once vitamin D is produced in the skin or consumed in food, it requires chemical conversion in the liver and kidney to form 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D, the physiologically active form of vitamin D. Active vitamin D functions as a hormone because it sends a message to the intestines to increase the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. The major biologic function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus]. By promoting calcium absorption, vitamin D helps to form and maintain strong bones. Vitamin D also works in concert with a number of other vitamins, minerals, and hormones to promote bone mineralization. Without vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Vitamin D sufficiency prevents rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults, two forms of skeletal diseases that weaken bones. Research also suggests that vitamin D may help maintain a healthy immune system and help regulate cell growth and differentiation, the process that determines what a cell is to become.
Vitamin E
It s a fat-soluble vitamin that is required for a vast number of biological processes like vision and cellular growth. The more important biologic function of vitamin A is in the visual cycle.
Possible Healing Effects: Prevents night blindness and other eye problems. Prevents some skin disorders such as acne. Enhances immunity. May heal gastro-intestinal ulcers. Protects against pollution and formation of cancer. Maintains and repairs epithelial tissue, of which the skin and mucous membranes are composed. Aids in storage of fats. Protects against colds, influenza and infections of the kidneys, bladder, lungs, and mucous membranes. Acts as an anti-oxidant, helping to protect cells against cancer and other diseases, and slowing the aging process. Necessary for new cell growth. Protein cannot be utilized by the body without Vitamin A.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is known as the clotting vitamin, because without it blood would not clot. Some studies indicate that it helps in maintaining strong bones in the elderly. Vitamin K is found in cabbage, cauliflower, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, cereals, soybeans, and other vegetables. Vitamin K is also made by the bacteria that line the gastrointestinal tract.
Vitamin B1
Also known as Thiamin is one of the components of B complex. Vitamin B1 participates in diverse functions of the body to provide energy thru carbohydrates metabolism, supporting the nervous system and the brain as well as in the production of hydrochloric acid and in the synthesis of cellular constituents. Participates in different biochemical reactions and its deficiency can result in serious health problems. Possible healing effects: Energy increase. Improves blood circulation, memory, learning capacity and the nervous system. Supports the functioning of the suprarenal glands and the digestive system; helps improve depression, arthritis, cataracts and infertility.
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B 2 is known as Riboflavin, and is one of the components of the B complex. Vitamin B 2 acts with others enzymes in the carbohydrate and protein metabolism process, in the energy release and in the formation of antibodies and red cells. Vitamin B 2 is necessary to the normal function of the body and it's deficiency could lead to various health disorders. Possible Healing Effects: Facilitate energy release reactions. Helps to avoid anemia, and fortify the immune system. Maintains skin, hair and nail health. Intervene in the vitamin B 6 and Iron absorption.
Vitamin B3
Niacin is a well-known part of the B complex, whose fundamental function is to turn the glucose, fat, and protein of foods into energy, forming part of essential coenzymes in the chemical reactions of oxidation reduction in the organism. Niacin also takes part in the operation of the digestive and nervous systems and aids in the production of sex hormones.
The body requires this hydro-soluble vitamin for growth, reproduction, and good health. Niacin promotes good health by helping to form collagen, connect protein, and retard the formation of harmful fats in the liver. Possible Healing Effects:
Prevents the degeneration of neurons seen in schizophrenia, depression and nervous conditions. Activates the liver in hepatitis. Helps maintain healthy hair and the formation of collagen, bones, skin, lungs, ligaments, and gasses. Favors the production of sexual hormones, genetic material, and lipids.
Vitamin B6
The three major forms of vitamin B6 are pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. An overdose of pyridoxine can cause a temporary deadening of certain nerves causing a feeling of disembodiment common with the loss of proprioception. Pyroluria is one potential cause of vitamin B6 deficiency. In women, another potential cause for vitamin B-6 deficiency is use of oral contraceptives and other medications containing estro-progestational hormones (such as those prescribed as part of Hormone Replacement Therapy [HRT]). Other contraceptive medications that may cause vitamin B-6 deficiency include: the patch (Ortho Evera), vaginal ring (Nuvaring), hormonal IUD (Mirena) and shot (Depo Provera). Signs of a Vitamin B-6 deficiency include: depression, anxiety, and loss of libido, insomnia, water retention, and inability to process glucose (weight loss/gain). Physicians are now beginning to recommend routine vitamin B-6 administration during hormonal contraception/medication. Possible Healing Effects: Prevents the calcification of soft tissue Protects arterial linings from stress caused by sudden changes in blood pressure. Plays a role in the formation of bone in metabolism of carbohydrates and minerals. Helps to reduce and dissolve kidney stones of calcium phosphate. Helps prevent cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and certain forms of cancer Reduces levels of cholesterol. Helps combat stress, depression and anxiety. Could improve the libido. Helps to loss weigh.
Folic Acid
Folic Acid plays an important role in many life-sustaining functions in the human body: without enough folic acid your cells wouldn't grow or function. Folic Acid is very, very important in pregnancy, because it helps to regulate embryonic and fetal nerve cell formation. It also protects a woman's fetus from life-threatening birth defects of the brain and spine. Studies have shown that a daily intake of folic acid in early pregnancy may be very useful to prevent several birth defects. For best results, this regimen must begin before conception and continue for at least the first three months of pregnancy. Possible Healing Effects: Plays an important role in the synthesis of several types of amino acids. Needed for energy production. Essential in the formation of red blood cells. Important in cell division, replication, and protein synthesis. Strengthens immunity. May help prevent depression and anxiety.
Vitamin B12
Strict vegetarians must remember that they require a vitamin B-12 supplement, because this important vitamin is found almost exclusively in animal tissues. Possible Healing Effects: Needed to prevent anemia. Helps Folic Acid in regulating the formation of red blood cells. Aids in the utilization of Iron. Helps the absorption of foods. Intervenes in the synthesis of proteins, and in the metabolism of the carbohydrates and fats. Aids in cell formation and cellular longevity. Maintains fertility. Prevents nerve damage. Promotes normal growth and development by maintaining the fatty sheaths that cover and protect nerve endings. Linked to the production of Acetyl-Choline, a neurotransmitter that assists memory and learning.
Biotin
This element is part of the vitamin B Complex, is a factor of growth present in small amounts in all the alive cells. Also well-known like vitamin B-8 or vitamin H. It is associated to the production of energy and the health of the hair and the skin. Play an important roll in the cycle of Krebs where it turns foods into energy, also intervene in the cellular development and the metabolism of fats and proteins. It participates like coenzyme in numerous reactions of carboxilation. It is essential for several metabolic functions, including the glucogenesis, lipogenesis and biosynthesis of fatty acids and indirectly in the protein synthesis. Possible Healing Effects: Helps to maintain the skin and hair vitality. Energy producer. May helps to avoid depression and insomnia. Relieve dermatitis and muscular pain. Could help to burn fat.
Panthothenic Acid
Also known as vitamin B5, as well as the "anti-stress vitamin" is part of the B group vitamins and classified as a water-soluble vitamin. This nutrient can be manufactured in the body by the intestinal flora. Vitamin B5 - pantothenic acid - is required for Vitamin B5 plays an important role in the secretion of hormones, such as cortisone because of the role it plays in supporting the adrenal gland. These hormones assist the metabolism, help to fight allergies and are beneficial in the maintenance of healthy skin, muscles and nerves. Pantothenic acid is also used in the release of energy as well as the metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrates. It is used in the creation of lipids, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones and hemoglobin. Some are of the opinion that pantothenic acid is also helpful to fight wrinkles as well as graying of the hair. With Vitamin B5 in short supply symptoms like fatigue, headaches, nausea, tingling in the hands, depression, personality changes and cardiac instability have been reported. Frequent infection, fatigue, abdominal pains, sleep disturbances and neurological disorders including numbness, paresthesia (abnormal sensation such as "burning feet" syndrome), muscle weakness and cramps are also possible indications that this nutrient is in short supply. Biochemical changes include increased insulin sensitivity, lowered blood cholesterol, decreased serum potassium, and failure of adrenocorticotropin to induce eosinopenia.
Iron
Also known as vitamin B5, as well as the "anti-stress vitamin" is part of the B group vitamins and classified as a water-soluble vitamin. This nutrient can be manufactured in the body by the intestinal flora. Vitamin B5 - pantothenic acid - is required for Vitamin B5 plays an important role in the secretion of hormones, such as cortisone because of the role it plays in supporting the adrenal gland. These hormones assist the metabolism, help to fight allergies and are beneficial in the maintenance of healthy skin, muscles and nerves. Pantothenic acid is also used in the release of energy as well as the metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrates. It is used in the creation of lipids, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones and hemoglobin. Some are of the opinion that pantothenic acid is also helpful to fight wrinkles as well as graying of the hair. With Vitamin B5 in short supply symptoms like fatigue, headaches, nausea, tingling in the hands, depression, personality changes and cardiac instability have been reported. Frequent infection, fatigue, abdominal pains, sleep disturbances and neurological disorders including numbness, paresthesia (abnormal sensation such as "burning feet" syndrome), muscle weakness and cramps are also possible indications that this nutrient is in short supply. Biochemical changes include increased insulin sensitivity, lowered blood cholesterol, decreased serum potassium, and failure of adrenocorticotropin to induce eosinopenia.
Phosphorous
Phosphorous, a mineral, helps build strong bones and teeth. Phosphorous is also involved in the release of energy from fat, protein, and carbohydrates during metabolism, and in the formation of genetic material, cell membranes, and many enzymes.
Calcium
This product is an excellent natural source of calcium, which is one of the most important minerals in human growth. It is essential for numerous corporeal functions, including the regulation of heartbeat, muscle contraction, and the formation of bones and teeth. It collaborates in the coagulation of the blood, participates as a regulator of the nervous system, and metabolizes the iron in the body. The bones grow, develop, and fortify during childhood and adolescence, and calcium is indispensable for all those functions. Estrogens diminish notably during menopause in women. This causes a decrease of bone density, increasing the risk of osteoporosis.
This disease, which men can also suffer from, debilitates the bones, causing pain and easy fractures. Calcium helps to prevent bone density and loss. It is also important during pregnancy for prenatal development and maternal health. Possible Healing Effects: Vital to the formation of teeth and bones. Critical to the adequate muscular contraction and coagulation of blood. Important to the maintenance of heart rate and in transmission of nervous impulses. Can regulate cholesterol levels. Helps to prevent cardiovascular disease. May help to prevent cancer. Participates in the regulation of blood pressure. Protects against bone loss associated with osteoporosis.
Iodine
Health effects of iodine Many medicines and cleansers for skin wounds contain iodine. Iodine is a building material of thyroid hormones that are essential for growth, the nervous system and the metabolism. Humans that eat little to no bread can experience iodine shortages. The function of the thyroid gland will than slow down and the thyroid gland will start swelling up. This phenomenon is called struma. This condition is rare now as table salt is dosed with a little iodide. Large quantities of iodine can be dangerous because the thyroid gland will labour too hastily. This affects the entire body; it causes disturbed heartbeats and loss of weight.
Magnesium
Magnesium is considering an energizing mineral because it participates in the activity of numerous enzymes, mainly in phosphate transference reactions used for ATP, which acts as the main power source of the human body. Magnesium is considered an anti-stress mineral because during periods of stress the mineral diminishes factors that cause spasms in the arteries such as high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, cardiac arrest, muscular spasms, weakness, and lack of endurance. Magnesium is a component of the skeletal system, regulates calcium and phosphorus, and is possibly related to the formation of these salts in the kidneys, and to blocking calcium from entering cardiac and muscle cells. Possible Healing Effects: Benefits the production of energy in the human body, and facilitates the building of muscles and the transmission of nervous impulses. Reduces cholesterol. Diminishes stress, its symptoms, and possible consequences. Helps to maintain healthy bones. Alleviates migraines, hypertension, and muscular cramps. Prevents arteriosclerosis.
Zinc
It is essential for human health. It is vital for many biological functions such as disease resistance, wound healing,
digestion, reproduction, physical growth, diabetes control, taste and smell. Every cell in the human body requires zinc
to multiply and more than 300 enzymes need zinc for proper functioning.
Selenium
It works best with vitamin E, beta-carotene and Vitamin A. Possible Healing Effects: Vital anti-oxidant, especially when is combined with Vitamin E. Inhibits oxidation of lipids. Protects the immune system. May prevent certain types of tumors. Helps maintain healthy heart and liver. Needed for pancreatic functions and tissue elasticity. Combined with Zinc and Vitamin E, may provide relief from an enlarged prostate.
Copper
It is necessary for the growth, development, and maintenance of bone, connective tissue, brain, heart, and many other body organs. It is involved in the formation of red blood cells, the absorption and utilization of iron, and the synthesis and release of life-sustaining proteins and enzymes. These enzymes in turn produce cellular energy and regulate nerve transmission, blood clotting, and oxygen transport. Copper stimulates the immune system to fight infections, repair injured tissues, and promote healing. Copper also helps to neutralize "free-radicals" which can cause severe damage to cells.
Manganese
Manganese is a mineral that is required in small amounts in the human body to manufacture enzymes necessary for the metabolism of proteins and fats. A partial list of manganese-dependent enzyme families includes oxidoreductases, transferases, hydrolases, lyases, isomerases, and ligases. Manganese is involved in the function of numerous organ systems and is needed for normal immune function, regulation of blood sugars, production of cellular energy, reproduction, digestion, and bone growth. Manganese works with vitamin K to support clotting of the blood. As a vital component of superoxide dismutase (SOD), manganese has important antioxidant properties since manganese-SOD (Mn-SOD) is one of the body's main front-line defense mechanisms against damaging free radicals. The National Research Council has recommended an Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake (ESADDI) for Mn of 2 to 5 mg per day for adults. A deficiency in manganese intake can retard growth, cause seizure activity, lead to poor bone formation, impair fertility, and cause birth defects in humans. At the other spectrum, excessive exposure to manganese is associated with an irreversible brain disease with prominent psychological and neurological disturbances known as manganism.
Chromium
In the body, chromium is absolutely essential; without it, the hormone insulin would not function. The "master hormone of
our metabolism," insulin not only controls blood sugar levels and many other aspects of carbohydrate breakdown and storage,
but also orchestrates a great deal of the metabolism involving fat, protein, and energy (calories).
Molybdenum
Protects against tooth decay. Essential for proper metabolism of fats, carbohydrate & iron May help to protect against certain cancers.
Potasium
Potassium is an essential mineral that we get from our regular food and is one of the major electrolytes in your body,
along with sodium and chloride. This mineral is important for a healthy nervous system and a regular hearth rhythm.
If you are taking any diuretic or any medication to control the blood pressure, maybe you could have a propensity
to potassium depletion.
Possible Healing Effects:
Helps to prevent stroke.
Intervene in proper muscle contraction.
Control the body’s water balance in conjunction with sodium.
Aids in maintain a stable blood pressure.
Important for a healthy nervous system.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
It is the universal antioxidant as it can provide antioxidant protection in a much wider range of body systems. Alpha-lipoic acid also supports the immune system and healthy liver function. One of the most important roles alpha lipoic acid plays in your body is its role in cellular energy production.
Choline
It is a chemical similar to the B-vitamins, and is often lumped in with them, although it is not (yet) an "official" B-vitamin. Although its entire mechanism of action, particularly how it interacts with other nutrients, is not completely understood, it seems to often work in concert with folate and an amino acid called methionine. Although the human body can make some choline it is generally recognized that it is important to get dietary choline as well. What are the Benefits of Choline? It serves various functions in our bodies – in the structure of cell membranes, protecting our livers from accumulating fat, as the precursor molecule for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and more. Because of rapid development in fetuses and infants, we have a great need for choline in our early lives. Human milk has high levels of choline. Choline started to get the interest of nutrition researchers when it was found that fetal rats whose mothers didn't get enough choline in their diets had less brain development and poorer memories after birth than those whose mothers ate adequate amounts of the nutrient. Over the past few years, there has been a rush of research, and there are now hints that choline may be essential not only for the brain development of fetuses and infants, but may help prevent memory loss associated with aging (although attempts to reverse cognitive decline have been disappointing). Choline has been shown to protect the liver from certain types of damage, and can help reverse damage that has already occurred. Additionally, it may help lower cholesterol and homocysteine levels associated with cardiovascular disease, and may also help protect against some types of cancers. This is an area where more research is needed, but there are some positive first signs. What are Good Sources of Choline? Until 2004, when the USDA published a database of choline in foods, we only had scattered studies to go on. This more systematic study has revealed some surprises, notably that there is less choline in many foods than previously thought. Although most foods have at least a little choline, some people may have to pay more close attention to get enough in their diets, particularly if they do not eat many whole eggs.
Inositol
It is necessary for the formation of lecithin and functions closely with a B complex vitamin, Choline. Since it is not essential in the human diet, it cannot be considered a vitamin. Inositol is a fundamental ingredient of cell membranes and is necessary for proper function of nerves, brain, and muscles in the body. Inositol works in conjunction with folacin, Vitamins B-6 and B-12, choline, betaine, and methionine to prevent the accumulation of fats in the liver. It exists as the fiber component phytic acid, which has been investigated for its anti-cancer properties. Inositol is primarily used in the treatment of liver problems, depression, panic disorder, and diabetes. It also aids in the breakdown of fats, helps in the reduction of blood cholesterol, and helps to prevent thinning hair. A diet low in Inositol may result in deficiency symptoms that culminate in high blood cholesterol, constipation, eczema, and hair loss. Neurotransmitters such as seratonin in the brain depend on Inositol to function properly. Low levels of this nutrient may result in depression and some research has shown that increased levels of Inositol appear to be a promising treatment for depression. According to recent research, the abundance of Inositol in fiber may explain in part why high fiber diets are often associated with a lower incidence of certain cancers. Although promising in the treatment of depression and high blood cholesterol, there is no significant research available to support the use of Inositol for weight loss.
Lutein
Lutein, which is the only carotene identified in the ocular crystalline lens, is found in the center of the retina of the eye, in the macula lutea (yellow spot), as a part of the macular pigments. The yellow spot constitutes the region of maximum visual acuity. Recent studies have found that Lutein is essential for normal vision, and that it plays a very important role in reducing the risk of contracting cardiac and cardiovascular diseases because it reduces levels of cholesterol. As an antioxidant, Lutein reduces the damage of free radicals in that part of the eye. Researches believe that the consumption of Lutein can decelerate the degeneration of the yellow spot. Some studies suggest that Lutein offers certain protection against breast cancer and tumors in general. Possible curatives effects: Helps to avoid degeneration of the yellow spot. Can prevent cataracts. Assists in maintaining healthy vision. Can reduce cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
