Vitamin guide

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is necessary for growth & repair of body tissues; helps maintain smooth, soft disease-free skin; helps protect the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose , throat & lungs. Medical research shows that foods rich in Vitamin A will help reduce the risk of lung cancer & certain oral cancers.

Vitamin B

Vitamin B plays an important role in the body's metabolic cycle for generating energy. Vitamin B aids in the digestion of carbohydrates; essential for the normal functioning of the nervous system, muscles & heart; stabilizes the appetite; promotes growth & good muscle tone.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is essential for healthy teeth, gums & Bones; helps heal wounds, scar tissue, & Fractures. Vitamin C prevents scurvy; builds resistance to infection; aids in the prevention & treatment of the common cold; gives strength to blood vessels; aids in the absorption of iron. Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen, the intercellular "cement" which holds tissues together. Vitamins C is also one of the major antioxidant nutrients. Vitamin C prevents the conversion of nitrates into cancer-causing substances. Vitamin C will decrease the risk of getting cancer.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D improves absorption and utilization of Calcium and Phosphorous.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is the major anti-oxidant nutrient. Vitamin E retards cellular aging due to oxidation; supplies oxygen to the blood; aids in bringing nourishment to cells; strengthens the capillary walls & prevents the red blood cells from destructive poisons; prevents & dissolves blood clots. Vitamin E has also been used by doctors in helping prevent sterility, muscular dystrophy, calcium deposits in blood walls and heart conditions.

Multi vitamins

Multi vitamin contain 100%, or even 200%, of the daily value of vitamins C and E. This is not enough to provide the full antioxidant effects and other potential benefits of these vitamins. Even if you take Multi vitamins, you still need to have a balanced, healthy diet.