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Most Alkaline Stevia Lemons, Watermelon, Limes, Grapefruit, Mangoes, Papayas Asparagus, Onions, Vegetable Juices, Parsley, Raw

Spinach, Broccoli, Garlic Olive Oil

Herb Teas, Lemon Water

Benefits of Wheat Grass

Wheat Grass is one of the most nutritious and beneficial substances we know of with unimagined effects on many diseases

But not enough: Wheat grass possesses the enzymes P4-D1 and D1-G1, which can verifiably repair genetic makeup that has b

A study conducted by the Bloomingfield Lab in New Jersey discovered several other wheatgrass benefits: it contains over one

Chlorophyll Much of it is in Wheat Grass

Wheat grass possesses huge amounts of chlorophyll - in fact some of the highest amounts in the plant kingdom. The green pl

Above that chlorophyll curbs the activities of harmful bacteria and putrefactive substances in the intestinal tract, which is ext Read more about Liquid Chlorophyll

Wheatgrass is Highly Alkaline

Vegetables in general are very healthy, and most of them are alkaline and have the ability to neutralize excess acids inside the In contrast to many other foods that create excess acids (and toxic acid depots!) which can be harmful to health wheat grass

What a wonderful work of nature a grass that helps regulating the acid-alkaline-balance inside us! The acid-neutralizing effe

There is more: in direct consequence to these acid neutralizing effects, calcium depletion in our vessels as well as cholesterol

How to grow Wheat Grass?

Unfortunately you cant buy wheat grass just everywhere (btw, WHY is that??). So the best and most organic way is to grow i

Youll need a few pieces of equipment to grow your own wheatgrass at home: first youll have to get wheat grass seeds, whic

How to eat Wheat Grass?

Once you have your fully grown harvest you could may chew the wheat grass, approx. 30 minutes before a meal. Just chew

If chewing wheat grass isnt for you you might consider buying a wheat grass juicer. These juicers rotate very slowly (to avoid

A wheat grass shot may be diluted with some (alkaline) water, if you desire so. It is important to drink your shot within 10 mi

Anyway you should notice that in the first few weeks you shouldnt consume more than cup of wheat grass juice at one tim

Alkaline Maple Syrup, Rice Syrup Dates, Figs, Melons, Grapes, Papaya, Kiwi, Blueberries, Apples, Pears, Raisins Okra, Squash, Green Beans, Beets, Celery, Lettuce, Zucchini, Sweet Potato, Carob Almonds Flax Seed Oil

Breast Milk Green Tea

icial substances we know of with unimagined effects on many diseases of civilization. It contains countless essential nutrients to sustain

s P4-D1 and D1-G1, which can verifiably repair genetic makeup that has been damaged by radioactivity or x-rays.

Jersey discovered several other wheatgrass benefits: it contains over one hundred vital substances, including the vitamins A,C, E, K, B-Vita

heat Grass

- in fact some of the highest amounts in the plant kingdom. The green plant pigment is responsible for photosynthesis (creating energy a

ul bacteria and putrefactive substances in the intestinal tract, which is extremely beneficial for your digestion.

them are alkaline and have the ability to neutralize excess acids inside the body. But of all green plants wheat grass stands out: it contains

cids (and toxic acid depots!) which can be harmful to health wheat grass has strong alkali forming effects on the body, e.g. it helps raising

s regulating the acid-alkaline-balance inside us! The acid-neutralizing effects of wheat grass are even higher compared to other alkaline ve

eutralizing effects, calcium depletion in our vessels as well as cholesterol release is reduced and a detoxifying purification process is initia

where (btw, WHY is that??). So the best and most organic way is to grow it at home. You can buy wheat grass seeds in organic food stores

own wheatgrass at home: first youll have to get wheat grass seeds, which will then have to be soaked overnight in water. Over a period o

may chew the wheat grass, approx. 30 minutes before a meal. Just chew it until it loses its sweet-aromatic flavor, then spit out the fibrou

der buying a wheat grass juicer. These juicers rotate very slowly (to avoid heat or oxidation), so all and every nutrients, vitamins, amino ac

ne) water, if you desire so. It is important to drink your shot within 10 minutes because of the quick loss of enzymes and vitamins after th

s you shouldnt consume more than cup of wheat grass juice at one time. You might get uncomfortable body reactions due to the stron

Lowest Alkaline Raw Honey, Raw Sugar Oranges, Bananas, Cherries, Pineapple, Peaches, Avocados Carrots, Tomatoes, Fresh Corn, Mushrooms, Cabbage, Peas, Potato Skins, Olives, Soybeans, Tofu Chestnuts Canola Oil Amaranth, Millet, Wild Rice, Quinoa Soy Cheese, Soy Milk, Goat Milk, Goat Cheese, Whey Ginger Tea

FOOD CATEGORY SWEETENERS FRUITS BEANS VEGETABLES LEGUMES NUTS SEEDS OILS GRAINS CEREALS MEATS EGGS DAIRY BEVERAGES

ses of civilization. It contains countless essential nutrients to sustain the human body, having a highly favorable mix of all essential amino

s been damaged by radioactivity or x-rays.

one hundred vital substances, including the vitamins A,C, E, K, B-Vitamins (even B-12), and over a dozen minerals such as zinc and selenium

plant pigment is responsible for photosynthesis (creating energy and oxygen through sunlight). Interestingly, looking at its molecular stru

extremely beneficial for your digestion.

the body. But of all green plants wheat grass stands out: it contains more alkaline minerals (such as calcium, magnesium, manganese, an

ass has strong alkali forming effects on the body, e.g. it helps raising your alkalinity and your body pH!

effects of wheat grass are even higher compared to other alkaline vegetables, such as spinach or broccoli, which was proven by a recent s

rol release is reduced and a detoxifying purification process is initiated, leading to a more alkaline, balanced and overall healthier body en

w it at home. You can buy wheat grass seeds in organic food stores at reasonable prices it takes about 7-11 days before your wheat gras

hich will then have to be soaked overnight in water. Over a period of another day the seeds have to be rinsed with water, followed by spr

ew it until it loses its sweet-aromatic flavor, then spit out the fibrous material. We recommend cup (or around 100g) daily.

oid heat or oxidation), so all and every nutrients, vitamins, amino acids and minerals retain in the juice, which is now a Wheat grass shot .

minutes because of the quick loss of enzymes and vitamins after that time. You can slow down this process through air-tight packaging a

time. You might get uncomfortable body reactions due to the strong detoxifying effects of wheat grass.

Lowest Acid Processed Honey, Molasses Plums, Processed Fruit Juices Cooked Spinach, Kidney Beans, String Beans Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds Corn Oil Sprouted Wheat Bread, Spelt, Brown Rice Venison, Cold Water Fish Eggs, Butter, Yogurt, Buttermilk, Cottage Cheese Tea

Acid White Sugar, Brown Sugar Sour Cherries, Rhubarb Potatoes (without skins), Pinto Beans, Navy Beans, Lima Beans Pecans, Cashews White Rice, Corn, Buckwheat, Oats, Rye Turkey, Chicken, Lamb Raw Milk Coffee

ble mix of all essential amino acids, which we humans cannot produce by ourselves. The iron content of wheat grass is higher than that o

erals such as zinc and selenium, which help prevent cancer.

y, looking at its molecular structure, chlorophyll is almost identical to the human blood pigment hemoglobin therefore it is believed tha

, magnesium, manganese, and potassium) than any other grass or green vegetable.

hich was proven by a recent study. and overall healthier body environment.

1 days before your wheat grass is ready to use.

ed with water, followed by spreading them over organic soil in trays. In the following days the seeds need constant watering to grow prop

ound 100g) daily.

ch is now a Wheat grass shot .

through air-tight packaging and storing in a dark area. However, after 12 hours your wheat grass shot is no longer therapeutically effectiv

Most Acid NutraSweet, Equal, Aspartame, Sweet 'N Low Blackberries, Cranberries, Prunes Chocolate Peanuts, Walnuts Wheat, White Flour, Pastries, Pasta Beef, Pork, Shellfish Cheese, Homogenized Milk, Ice Cream Beer, Soft Drinks

ntent of wheat grass is higher than that of spinach.

t hemoglobin therefore it is believed that the intake of chlorophyll aids in forming hemoglobin.

eeds need constant watering to grow properly.

ss shot is no longer therapeutically effective.

ALKALIZING MINERALS Calcium: pH 12 Cesium: pH 14 Magnesium: pH 9 Potassium: pH 14 Sodium: pH 14

Although it might seem that citrus fruits would have an acidifying effect o the citric acid they contain actually has an alkalinizing effect in the syste

Note that a food's acid or alkaline forming tendency in the body has noth For example, lemons are very acidic, however the end products they pro Likewise, meat will test alkaline before digestion, but it leaves very acidic

The more alkaline-forming foods you add to your nutrition, the stronger will be Should you not be able to completely avoid acidic foods, you should at least try Remember that every little step to a more alkaline diet is an improvement to a

Moreover, you can add green plants nutritional supplements to your diet, whi Such supplements were developed by Dr. Young, a microbiologist and nutrition

Our eating habits have dramatically changed from nutritious raw foods to highl

The key to regain the body's ideal blood and body pH is to create a Balance of A

Have a Quick but Significant look at the most important Alkaline Foods out ther

In this regard we suggest consuming at least 75-80% of Alkalizing Foods, like gr

Here are some simple strategies that may help to gradually balance your pH le

Soy milk or almond milk instead of dairy products Elimination of red meat and reduction of any chicken or turkey Elimination of soft drinks, soda, coffee - alkaline water and alkaline green drin Wholewheat products instead of anything containing white flour Big salads as a whole meal as often as possible, including tomatoes, zucchini, No processed, ready made or fast food at all

We have divided our food chart for Alkaline and Acidic Food products into thre

The table below helps to identify various foods' pH-level. Each one is assigned a

ould have an acidifying effect on the body, n alkalinizing effect in the system.

tendency in the body has nothing to do with the actual pH of the food itself. ever the end products they produce after digestion and assimilation are very alkaline so, lemons are alkaline forming in the bod estion, but it leaves very acidic residue in the body so, like nearly all animal products, meat is very acid forming.

our nutrition, the stronger will be the results. cidic foods, you should at least try to consume as less as possible of them, and instead put more green food and veggies on your plate. aline diet is an improvement to a healthier way of life.

nal supplements to your diet, which can support you in attaining pH balance in a natural way. ung, a microbiologist and nutritionist. Over many years he has researched the interrelations between acid wastes inside the body and the

from nutritious raw foods to highly processed foods very low in nutritional value - in fact our optimum cell function is at risk! Without the

body pH is to create a Balance of Alkaline and Acid Forming Foods. However, because of unhealthy eating habits, most North-Americans

important Alkaline Foods out there!

75-80% of Alkalizing Foods, like green vegetables, sprouts and soy products, and never more than 20-25% of Neutral and Acidifying Food

p to gradually balance your pH level:

y chicken or turkey aline water and alkaline green drinks instead ontaining white flour ble, including tomatoes, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, almonds, avocados with pumpkin, sunflower, or sesame seeds

nd Acidic Food products into three categories: Foods you should eat in abundance; Foods you should eat moderately; and foods you sho

ds' pH-level. Each one is assigned a number which mirrors its approximate relative potential of alkalinity (+) or acidity (-) existent in one ou

s are alkaline forming in the body. ery acid forming.

ood and veggies on your plate.

d wastes inside the body and the development of unhealthy conditions and disease.

ell function is at risk! Without the proper Acid Alkaline Balance of our body fluids we increase the risk of getting life-threatening or chron

ng habits, most North-Americans have lower than neutral pH levels - but as our "normal" pH level is slightly alkaline, e.g. slightly above ne

% of Neutral and Acidifying Foods, such as meat, rolls, fast food etc. The reason for that? By eating alkaline foods our body's balance will

esame seeds

at moderately; and foods you should try to avoid.

(+) or acidity (-) existent in one ounce (28.35g) of food. The higher the number, the better it is for you to eat.

f getting life-threatening or chronic diseases.

htly alkaline, e.g. slightly above neutral (7.2 - 7.3), our intake of foods should also reflect this!

aline foods our body's balance will be transformed from dangerously acidic to slightly alkaline!

Most Alkaline Alfalfa Grass +29.3 Asparagus +1.3 Barley Grass +28.1 Broccoli +14.4 Brussels Sprouts +0.5 Cabbage Lettuce, Fresh +14.1 Cauliflower +3.1 Cayenne Pepper +18.8 Celery +13.3 Chives +8.3 Comfrey +1.5 Cucumber, Fresh +31.5 Dandelion +22.7 Dog Grass +22.6 Endive, Fresh +14.5 French Cut Green Beans +11.2 Garlic +13.2 Green Cabbage December Harvest +4.0 Green Cabbage, March Harvest +2.0 Kamut Grass +27.6 Lamb's Lettuce +4.8 Leeks (Bulbs) +7.2 Lettuce +2.2 Onion +3.0 Peas, Fresh +5.1 Peas, Ripe +0.5 Red Cabbage +6.3 Rhubarb Stalks +6.3 Savoy Cabbage +4.5 Shave Grass +21.7 Sorrel +11.5 Soy Sprouts +29.5 Spinach (Other Than March) +13.1 Spinach, March Harvest +8.0 Sprouted Chia Seeds +28.5 Sprouted Radish Seeds +28.4 Straw Grass +21.4 Watercress +7.7 Wheat Grass +33.8 White Cabbage +3.3 Beet +11.3 Carrot +9.5 Horseradish +6.8 Kohlrabi +5.1 Potatoes +2.0 Red Radish +16.7 Rutabaga +3.1

Alkaline

Lowest Alkaline Avocado (Protein) +15.6 Fresh Lemon +9.9 Limes +8.2 Tomato +13.6 Caraway Seeds +2.3 Cumin Seeds +1.1 Fennel Seeds +1.3 Flax Seeds +1.3 Pumpkin Seeds +5.6 Sesame Seeds +0.5 Sunflower Seeds +5.4 Wheat Kernel +11.4

Lowest Acid Borage Oil +3.2 Evening Primrose Oil +4.1 Flax Seed Oil +3.5 Marine Lipids +4.7 Olive Oil +1.0 Apples -8,5 Apricot -9.5

Acid

Banana, Ripe -10.1 Bananna, Unripe +4.8 Black Currant -6.1 Blueberry -5.3 Cantaloupe -2.5 Cherry, Sour +3.5 Cherry, Sweet -3.6 Coconut, Fresh +0.5 Cranberry -7.0 Currant -8.2 Date -4.7 Fig Juice Powder -2.4 Gooseberry, Ripe -7.7 Grape, Ripe -7.6 Grapefruit -1.7 Italian Plum -4.9 Mandarin Orange -11.5 Mango -8.7 Orange -9.2 Papaya -9.4 Peach -9.7 Pear -9.9 Pineapple -12.6 Rasperry -5.1 Red Currant -2.4 Rose Hips -15.5 Strawberry -5.4 Tangerine -8.5 Watermelon -1.0 Yellow Plum -4.9

Summer Black Radish +39.4 Turnip +8.0 White Radish (Spring) +3.1 Buckwheat Groats +0.5 Granulated Soy (Cooked Ground Soy Beans) +12.8 Lentils +0.6 Lima Beans +12.0 Quinoa + Soy Flour +2.5 Soy Lecithin (Pure) +38.0 Soy Nuts (soaked Soy Beans, Then Air Dried) +26.5 Soybeans, Fresh +12.0 Spelt +0.5 Tofu +3.2 White Beans (Navy Beans) +12.1 Almonds +3.6 Brazil Nuts +0.5

Zucchini +5.7

Most Acid Canned Foods Microwaved Foods Processed Foods Beer -26.8 Ketchup -12.4 Mayonaise -12.5 Mustard -19.2 Soy Sauce -36.2 Vinegar -39.4 Coffee -25.1 Fruit Juice Sweetened - 8.7 Liquor -38.7 Tea (Black) -27.1 Wine -16.4

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Endive, Fresh +14.5 French Cut Green Beans +11.2 Garlic +13.2 Green Cabbage December Harvest +4.0 Green Cabbage, March Harvest +2.0 Kamut Grass +27.6 Lamb's Lettuce +4.8 Leeks (Bulbs) +7.2 Lettuce +2.2 Onion +3.0 Peas, Fresh +5.1 Peas, Ripe +0.5 Red Cabbage +6.3 Rhubarb Stalks +6.3 Savoy Cabbage +4.5 Shave Grass +21.7 Sorrel +11.5 Soy Sprouts +29.5 Spinach (Other Than March) +13.1 Spinach, March Harvest +8.0 Sprouted Chia Seeds +28.5 Sprouted Radish Seeds +28.4 Straw Grass +21.4 Watercress +7.7 Wheat Grass +33.8 White Cabbage +3.3 Zucchini +5.7 Lowest Alkaline Avocado (Protein) +15.6 Fresh Lemon +9.9 Limes +8.2 Tomato +13.6 Caraway Seeds +2.3 Cumin Seeds +1.1 Fennel Seeds +1.3 Flax Seeds +1.3 Pumpkin Seeds +5.6 Sesame Seeds +0.5 Sunflower Seeds +5.4 Wheat Kernel +11.4 Most Acid Canned Foods Microwaved Foods Processed Foods Beer -26.8 Ketchup -12.4 Mayonaise -12.5 Mustard -19.2 Soy Sauce -36.2 Vinegar -39.4 Coffee -25.1 Fruit Juice Sweetened - 8.7 Liquor -38.7 Tea (Black) -27.1 Wine -16.4 Acid Apples -8,5 Apricot -9.5 Banana, Ripe -10.1 Bananna, Unripe +4.8 Black Currant -6.1 Blueberry -5.3 Cantaloupe -2.5 Cherry, Sour +3.5 Cherry, Sweet -3.6 Coconut, Fresh +0.5 Cranberry -7.0 Currant -8.2 Date -4.7 Fig Juice Powder -2.4

Lowest Acid Borage Oil +3.2 Evening Primrose Oil +4.1 Flax Seed Oil +3.5 Marine Lipids +4.7 Olive Oil +1.0

This complete chart is the key to rational, scientific diet. You need not study food chemistry or worry about what you eat if you follow these instructions and the chart. Science has divided foods, like chemicals, into two classes: alkaline-forming, or practically safe foods, and acid-forming, or somewhat dangerous ones. If you eat over 80% alkaline ones, mainly fruits and vegetables (rich in organic mineral salts and vitamins), thus preserving the normal alkalinity of the blood, you need not think about diets. This is the key to all balancing of foods for you. Remember al ways to eat plenty of these healthpromoting items, especially when you do eat acid-formers, as meat, cheese, nuts, grains, etc. Because these items are acid-forming is no reason to exclude them entire ly but use them judiciously and in correct balance, so they will yield the greatest good.

Lastly, to maintain a perfect condition, observe general health rules. Rest and sleep are alkalizers. So is exercise, fresh air, pleasure , laughter, conversation, enjoyment even love! Acidifiers are worry, fear, anger, gossip, hatred, envy, crabbing, and selfishness.

Gland tone means perfect health. Glands feed mainly upon body secretions, and the healthy body must have living mineral and alka line elements in the main. Fruits should predominate at breakfast. For lunch, fruit or ve getables with a possible alkaline dairy product. At dinner, vegetables, especially salads. Use cereal products sparingly; proteins, fats, sweets, moderately. Have only wholegrain goods.

Fruits are not really laxative; they merely help produce digestive juices which promote good elimination, while their high water content keeps the bow normal condition. Protein, starch, sugar and fats leave acid reactions. Thus an alkaline diet diminishes acidity of the urine by neutralizing an d absorbing normal body acids. It also forms a reserve of bicarbonates, which help to main tain neutrality; you are aiding your body to overcome the bad effects of acid foods you do eat. The only other food knowledge you need is harmonious combination, which is available in any modern h The average person can be safe on an 80-2 0 proportion. Watch yourself. Plan you meals to follow this valuable acid-alkaline char t, the most complete, simple and up-to-date in existence. However, dont make a fetish of this , but observe it in a rational manner. Even if you do eat an all-acid meal, make your next two or three all-alkaline, and dont worry about it!

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FOOD BAKERY PRODUCTS AND BREADS Banana cake, made with sugar Banana cake, made without sugar Sponge cake, plain Vanilla cake made from packet mix with vanilla frosting (Betty Crocker) Apple, made with sugar Apple, made without sugar Waffles, Aunt Jemima (Quaker Oats) Bagel, white, frozen Baguette, white, plain Coarse barley bread, 75-80% kernels, average Hamburger bun Kaiser roll Pumpernickel bread 50% cracked wheat kernel bread White wheat flour bread Wonder bread, average Whole wheat bread, average 100% Whole Grain bread (Natural Ovens) Pita bread, white Corn tortilla Wheat tortilla BEVERAGES Coca Cola, average Fanta, orange soft drink Lucozade, original (sparkling glucose drink) Apple juice, unsweetened, average Cranberry juice cocktail (Ocean Spray) Gatorade Orange juice, unsweetened Tomato juice, canned BREAKFAST CEREALS AND RELATED PRODUCTS All-Bran, average Coco Pops, average Cornflakes, average Cream of Wheat (Nabisco) Cream of Wheat, Instant (Nabisco) Grapenuts, average Muesli, average Oatmeal, average Instant oatmeal, average Puffed wheat, average Raisin Bran (Kellogg's) Special K (Kellogg's) GRAINS Pearled barley, average Sweet corn on the cob, average Couscous, average Quinoa White rice, average Quick cooking white basmati Brown rice, average Converted, white rice (Uncle Ben's) Whole wheat kernels, average

Glycemic index (glucose = 100) 47 55 46 42 44 48 76 72 95 34 61 73 56 58 71 73 71 51 68 52 30

Serving size (grams) 60 60 63 111 60 60 35 70 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 50 50

63 250 mL 68 250 mL 9510 250 mL 44 250 mL 68 250 mL 78 250 mL 50 250 mL 38 250 mL 55 77 93 66 74 75 66 55 83 80 61 69 28 60 65 53 89 67 50 38 30 30 30 30 250 250 30 30 250 250 30 30 30 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 50

Bulgur, average COOKIES AND CRACKERS Graham crackers Vanilla wafers Shortbread Rice cakes, average Rye crisps, average Soda crackers DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES Ice cream, regular Ice cream, premium Milk, full fat Milk, skim Reduced-fat yogurt with fruit, average FRUITS Apple, average Banana, ripe Dates, dried Grapefruit Grapes, average Orange, average Peach, average Peach, canned in light syrup Pear, average Pear, canned in pear juice Prunes, pitted Raisins Watermelon BEANS AND NUTS Baked beans, average Blackeye peas, average Black beans Chickpeas, average Chickpeas, canned in brine Navy beans, average Kidney beans, average Lentils, average Soy beans, average Cashews, salted Peanuts, average PASTA and NOODLES Fettucini, average Macaroni, average Macaroni and Cheese (Kraft) Spaghetti, white, boiled, average Spaghetti, white, boiled 20 min, average Spaghetti, wholemeal, boiled, average SNACK FOODS Corn chips, plain, salted, average Fruit Roll-Ups M & M's, peanut Microwave popcorn, plain, average Potato chips, average Pretzels, oven-baked Snickers Bar

48 74 77 64 82 64 74 57 38 41 250mL 32 250 mL 33 39 62 42 25 59 40 42 40 38 43 29 64 72 40 33 30 10 38 31 29 29 15 27 7 32 47 64 46 58 42 42 99 33 55 51 83 51

150 25 25 25 25 25 25 50 50

200 120 120 60 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 60 60 120 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 50 50 180 180 180 180 180 180 50 30 30 20 50 30 60

VEGETABLES Green peas, average Carrots, average Parsnips Baked russet potato, average Boiled white potato, average Instant mashed potato, average Sweet potato, average Yam, average MISCELLANEOUS Hummus (chickpea salad dip) Chicken nuggets, frozen, reheated in microwave oven 5 min Pizza, plain baked dough, served with parmesan cheese and tomato sauce Pizza, Super Supreme (Pizza Hut) Honey, average 6 46 80 36 61 30 100 100 100 25 51 35 52 111 82 87 70 54 80 80 80 150 150 150 150 150

Glycemic load per serving CANDY/SWEETS 14 12 17 24 13 9 10 25 15 7 9 12 7 12 10 10 9 7 10 12 8 16 23 40 30 24 12 12 4 12 20 23 17 22 16 16 13 30 17 12 14 12 20 9 13 43 28 16 14 11 Honey Jelly Beans Snickers Bar Table Sugar Strawberry Jam Peanut M&Ms

Food

Glycemic Index

Serving Size (g)

Glycemic Load 17.9 22 23 7 10.1 5.6 4.4 30.8 29.5 21.1 20.8 23 22.4 24.3 18.7 31.5 13.3 8.1 13.3 21.2 33 7.7 5.6 7.7 8.4 14.5 4.8 10.7 17.5 23.8 13.7 8.5 11.1 24.4 30 30 6.4 17 6 2.8 8.1 16 4.5 12.5 11.7 24.5 25.2 14.25 11.7 13.4 14.7

87 2 Tbs 78 1 oz 68 60g (1/2 bar) 68 2 Tsp 51 2 Tbs 33 30 g (1 oz) 23 37g (1 oz) 110 60g (1 piece) 95 64g (1 slice) 92 28g (1 cup) 83 30g (1 cup) 82 33g (1.25 cup) 80 31g (1 cup) 76 75g (1 donut) 76 75g (1 waffle) 75 58g (1/2 cup) 74 29g (3/4 cup) 74 14g (2 sqrs) 74 30g (1 cup) 73 57g (1 roll) 72 89g (1/4 in.) 70 24g (1 tortilla) 70 12g (4 rounds) 70 28g (1 slice) 70 25g (1 slice) 69 31g (1 cup) 68 13g (1 med) 67 28g (1 slice) 67 57g (1 med) 66 55g (2/3 cup) 65 234g (1 cup) 65 32g (1 slice) 65 25 (1 wafer) 61 61g (1 cup) 60 113g (1 med) 59 113g (1 med) 58 117g (1/2 cup) 57 64g (1 pita) 55 18g (1 large) 55 8g (1 cup) 54 30g (1 piece) 42 64g (1 slice) 41 26g (1slice) 38 64g (1 slice) 78 16g (.75 scoop) 68 253g (1 cup) 63 370g (12oz can) 57 249g (1 cup) 51 28g (1 packet) 48 250g (1 cup) 46 250g (1 cup)

Dove Dark Chocolate Bar BAKED GOODS & CEREALS Corn Bread French Bread Corn Flakes Corn Chex Rice Krispies Corn pops Donut (lrg glazed) Waffle (homemade) Grape Nuts Bran Flakes Graham Cracker Cheerios Kaiser Roll Bagel Corn tortilla Melba Toast Wheat Bread White Bread Kelloggs Special K Taco Shell Angel food cake Croissant, Butter Muselix Oatmeal, Instant Rye bread, 100% whole Rye Krisp Crackers Raisin Bran Bran Muffin Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal Whole wheat pita Oatmeal Cookie Popcorn Pound cake, Sara Lee Vanilla Cake and Vanilla Frosting Pumpernickel bread Chocolate cake w/chocolate frosting BEVERAGES Gatorade Powder Cranberry Juice Cocktail Cola, Carbonated Orange Juice Hot Chocolate Mix Grapefruit Juice, sweetened Pineapple Juice

12 14 14 10 17 11 12 6 3 5 4 11 6 16 18 3 11 4 5 5 4 5 10 28 4 6 10 7 3 9 9 7 5 1 3 0 15 23 32 22 26 17 11 24 6 6 12 16 18

Soy Milk Apple Juice Tomato Juice LEGUMES Baked Beans Pinto Beans Lima Beans Chickpeas, Boiled Lentils Kidney Beans Soy Beans Peanuts VEGETABLES Potato Parsnip Carrot, raw Beets, canned Corn, yellow Sweet Potato Yam Peas, Frozen Tomato Broccoli, cooked Cabbage, cooked Celery, raw Cauliflower Green Beans Mushrooms Spinach FRUIT Watermelon Pineapple, raw Cantaloupe Apricot, canned in light syrup Raisins Papaya Peaches, canned, heavy syrup Kiwi, w/ skin Fruit Cocktail, drained Peaches, canned, light syrup Banana Mango Orange Pears, canned in pear juice Grapes Strawberries Apples, w/ skin Pears Apricot, dried Prunes Peach Grapefruit Plum Sweet Cherries, raw NUTS

44 245g (1 cup) 41 248g (1 cup) 38 243g (1 cup) 48 253g (1 cup) 39 171g (1 cup) 31 241g (1 cup) 31 240g (1 cup) 29 198g (1 cup) 27 256g (1 cup) 20 172g (1 cup) 13 146g (1 cup) 104 213g (1 med) 97 78g (1/2 cup) 92 15g (1 large) 64 246g (1/2 cup) 55 166g (1 cup) 54 133g (1 cup) 51 136g (1 cup) 48 72g (1/2 cup) 38 123g (1 med) 0 78g (1/2 cup) 0 75g (1/2 cup) 0 62g (1 stalk) 0 100g (1 cup) 0 135g (1 cup) 0 70g (1 cup) 0 30g (1 cup) 72 152g (1 cup) 66 155g (1 cup) 65 177g (1 cup) 64 253g (1 cup) 64 43g (small box) 60 140g (1 cup) 58 262g (1 cup) 58 76g (1 fruit) 55 214g (1 cup) 52 251g (1 cup) 51 118g (1 med) 51 165g (1 cup) 48 140g (1 fruit) 44 248g (1 cup) 43 92g (1 cup) 40 152g (1 cup) 39 138g (1 med) 33 166g (1 med) 32 130g (1 cup) 29 132g (1 cup) 28 98g (1 med) 25 123g (1/2 fruit) 24 66g (1 fruit) 22 117g (1 cup)

4 11.9 3.4 18.2 11.7 7.4 13.3 7 7 1.4 1.6 36.4 11.6 1 9.6 61.5 12.4 16.8 3.4 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7.2 11.9 7.8 24.3 20.5 6.6 28.4 5.2 19.8 17.7 12.2 12.8 7.2 12.3 6.5 3.6 6.2 6.9 23 34.2 2.2 2.8 1.7 3.7

Cashews 4 2 4 33 21 17 22 20 0 7 22 9 12 Almonds Hazelnuts Macademia Pecans Walnuts DAIRY Ice Cream (Lower Fat) Pudding Milk, Whole Ice Cream Yogurt, Plain MEAT/PROTEIN Beef Chicken Eggs Fish Lamb Pork Veal Deer-Venison Elk Buffalo Rabbit Duck Ostrich Shellfish Lobster Turkey Ham

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M/F NUTRIENT RDA Vitamins (Per Day) vitamin A - retinol vitamin C - ascorbic acid 0-6 mths

M/F 7-12mths

M/F 1-3 yrs

M/F 4-8 yrs NUTRIENT RDA Vitamins (Per Day)

Male 9-13 Yrs

400* g 40* mg

500* g 50* mg

300 g 15 mg

400 g vitamin A - retinol 25 mg vitamin C - ascorbic acid 45 mg 5* g 11 mg 60* g 0.9 mg 600 g

vitamin D #1
vitamin E vitamin K vitamin B1 - thiamin vitamin B2 riboflavin vitamin B3 - niacin vitamin B5 pantothenic acid

5* g 4* mg 2.0* g 0.2* mg 0.3* mg

5* g 5* mg 2.5* g 0.3* mg 0.4* mg

5* g 6 mg 30* g 0.5 mg 0.5 mg

5* g

vitamin D #1
7 mg 55* g 0.6 mg vitamin B1 - thiamin 0.6 mg vitamin B2 - riboflavin 2* mg 1.7* mg 4* mg 1.8* mg 6 mg 2* mg 8 mg vitamin B3 - niacin 3* mg vitamin B5 - pantothenic acid vitamin B6 pyridoxine vitamin B12 cyanocobalamin biotin choline folate - folic acid 0.1* mg 0.3* mg 0.5 mg 0.6 mg vitamin B6 - pyridoxine vitamin B12 cyanocobalamin biotin choline vitamin E vitamin K

0.9 mg 12 mg

4* mg

1.0 mg 1.8 g 20* g 375* mg

0.4* g 5* g 125* mg 65* g

0.5* g 6* g 150* mg 80* g

0.9 g 8* g 200* mg 150 g

1.2 g 12* g 250* mg 200 g

folate - folic acid #3


Recommended Daily Allowances for Minerals calcium chromium copper

300 g

Recommended Daily Allowances for Minerals 210* mg 0.2* g 200* g 270* mg 5.5* g 220* g 500* mg 11* g 340 g 800* mg 15* g 440 g calcium chromium copper

1300* mg
25* g 700 g

fluoride iodine iron magnesium manganese molybdenum phosphorus

0.01* mg 110* g 0.27* mg 30* mg 0.003* mg 2* g 100* mg

0.5* mg 130* g 11 mg 75* mg 0.6* mg 3* g 275* mg

0.7* mg 90 g 7 mg 80 mg 1.2* mg 17 g 460 mg

1* mg 90 g 10 mg 130 mg 1.5* mg

fluoride iodine iron magnesium manganese

2* mg 120 g 8 mg 240 mg 1.9* mg 34 g 1250 mg

22 g molybdenum 500 mg phosphorus

selenium zinc potassium sodium chloride

15* g 2* mg 0.4* g 0.12* g 0.18* g

20* g 3 mg 0.7* g 0.37* g 0.57* g

20 g 3 mg 3.0* g 1.0* g 1.5* g

30 g 5 mg 3.8* g 1.2* g 1.9* g selenium zinc potassium sodium chloride 40 g 8 mg 4.5* g 1.5* g 2.3* g

Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) Chart for Infants & Children

Recommended Daily Allowances for Older Chil

Male 14-18 Yrs

Female 9-13 Yrs

Female 14-18 Yrs NUTRIENT RDA Vitamins (Per Day)

Male 19-50 Yrs

Male >50 Yrs

Female 19-50 Yrs

900 g

600 g

700 g

vitamin A - retinol

900 g

900 g

700 g

75 mg 5* g 15 mg 75* g 1.2 mg

45 mg 5* g 11 mg 60* g 0.9 mg

65 mg 5* g 15 mg 75* g 1.0 mg

vitamin C - ascorbic acid vitamin D #1 #5 vitamin E vitamin K vitamin B1 - thiamin

90 mg 5* g 15 mg 120* g 1.2 mg

90 mg 10* g 15 mg 120* g 1.2 mg

75 mg 5* g 15 mg 90* g

1.1 mg
1.1 mg 14 mg

1.3 mg 16 mg

0.9 mg 12 mg

1.0 mg 14 mg

vitamin B2 - riboflavin vitamin B3 - niacin

1.3 mg 16 mg

1.3 mg 16 mg

5* mg

4* mg

5* mg

vitamin B5 - pantothenic acid

5* mg

5* mg

5* mg

1.3 mg 2.4 g 25* g 550* mg

1.0 mg 1.8 g 20* g 375* mg

1.2 mg 2.4 g 25* g 400* mg

vitamin B6 - pyridoxine

1.3 mg 2.4 g 30* g 550* mg

1.7 mg 2.4 g 30* g 550* mg

1.3 mg 2.4 g 30* g 425* mg

vitamin B12 #2
biotin choline

400 g

300 g

400 g

folate - folic acid #3

400 g

400 g

400 g

nces for Minerals

Recommended Daily Allowances for Minerals calcium chromium copper

1300* mg 1300* mg 1300* mg


35* g 890 g 21* g 700 g 24* g 890 g

1000* mg 1200* mg 1000* mg


35* g 900 g 30* g 900 g 25* g 900 g

3* mg 150 g 11 mg 410 mg 2.2* mg 43 g 1250 mg

2* mg 120 g 8 mg 240 mg 1.6* mg 34 g 1250 mg

3* mg 150 g 15 mg 360 mg 1.6* mg 43 g 1250 mg

fluoride iodine iron magnesium #4 manganese molybdenum phosphorus

4* mg 150 g 8 mg 400/420 mg 2.3* mg 45 g 700 mg

4* mg 150 g 8 mg 420 mg 2.3* mg 45 g 700 mg

3* mg 150 g 18 mg 310/320 mg 1.8* mg 45 g 700 mg

55 g 11 mg 4.7* g 1.5* g 2.3* g

40 g 8 mg 4.5* g 1.5* g 2.3* g

55 g 9 mg 4.7* g 1.5* g 2.3* g

selenium zinc potassium sodium #5 chloride #5

55 g 11 mg 4.7* g 1.5* g 2.3* g

55 g 11 mg 4.7* g 1.3* g 2.0* g

55 g 8 mg 4.7* g 1.5* g 2.3* g

llowances for Older Children (9 to 18 Years)

Recommended Daily Allowances for Adults (19 Years and Up)

Female >50 Yrs NUTRIENT

Pregnancy 14-18 Yrs

Pregnancy 19-50 Yrs

Lactation 14-18 Yrs

Lactation 19-50 Yrs

700 g

Recommended Daily Allowances for Vitamins vitamin A retinol 750 g 770 g 1200 g vitamin C ascorbic acid

1300 g

75 mg 10* g 15 mg 90* g 1.1 mg

80 mg 5* g 15 mg 75* g 1.4 mg

85 mg 5* g 15 mg 90* g 1.4 mg

115 mg 5* g 19 mg 75* g 1.4 mg

120 mg 5* g 19 mg 90* g 1.4 mg

vitamin D #1
vitamin E vitamin K vitamin B1 thiamin vitamin B2 riboflavin vitamin B3 niacin vitamin B5 pantothenic acid vitamin B6 pyridoxine vitamin B12 biotin choline

1.1 mg 14 mg

1.4 mg 18 mg

1.4 mg 18 mg

1.6 mg 17 mg

1.6 mg 17 mg

5* mg

6* mg

6* mg

7* mg

7* mg

1.5 mg 2.4 g 30* g 425* mg

1.9 mg 2.6 g 30* g 450* mg

1.9 mg 2.6 g 30* g 450* mg

2.0 mg 2.8 g 35* g 550* mg

2.0 mg 2.8 g 35* g 550* mg

400 g

folate folic acid #3

600 g

600 g

500 g

500 g

Recommended Daily Allowances for Minerals

1200* mg
20* g 900 g

calcium chromium copper

1300* mg 1000* mg 1300* mg 1000* mg


29* g 1000 g 30* g 1000 g 44* g 1300 g 45* g 1300 g

3* mg 150 g 8 mg 320 mg 1.8* mg 45 g 700 mg

fluoride iodine iron magnesiu m #6 manganes e molybden um phosphor us

3* mg 220 g 27 mg 400 mg 2.0* mg 50 g 1250 mg

3* mg 220 g 27 mg 350/360 mg 2.0* mg 50 g 700 mg

3* mg 290 g 10 mg 360 mg 2.6* mg 50 g 1250 mg

3* mg 290 g 9 mg 310/320 mg 2.6* mg 50 g 700 mg

55 g 8 mg 4.7* g 1.3* g 2.0* g

selenium zinc potassium sodium chloride

60 g 12 mg 4.7* g 1.5* g 2.3* g

60 g 11 mg 4.7* g 1.5* g 2.3* g

70 g 13 mg 5.1* g 1.5* g 2.3* g

70 g 12 mg 5.1* g 1.5* g 2.3* g

19 Years and Up)

Recommended Daily Allowances for Pregnancy / Lactating Mothers

Vitamin or Mineral Boron Calcium

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) or Adequate Intake (AI) Nutrients with AIs are marked with an (*) Not determined. Age 1-3: 700 mg/day Age 4-8: 1,000 mg/day Age 9-18: 1,300 mg/day Age 19-50: 1,000 mg/day Women age 51+ : 1,200 mg/day Men age 71+ : 1,200 mg/day

Chloride

Age 19-50: 2,300 mg/day Age 50-70: 2,000 mg/day Age 70 and older: 1,800 mg/day

Choline (Vitamin B complex) Copper Fluoride

Age 70 and older: 1,800 mg/day Women: 425 mg/day * 900 micrograms/day Men: 4 mg/day * Women: 3 mg/day *

Folic Acid (Folate)

400 micrograms/day

Iodine Iron Men: 8 mg/day Women age 19-50: 18 mg/day

150 micrograms/day

Women age 51 and up: 8 mg/day Magnesium Men age 19-30: 400 mg/day Men age 31 and up: 420 mg/day Women age 19-30: 310 mg/day Women age 31 and up: 320 mg/day Manganese Men: 2.3 mg/day * Women: 1.8 mg/day* Molybdenum Nickel Phosphorus Selenium Sodium Age 19-50: 1,500 mg/day Age 51-70: 1,300 mg/day Age 71 and up: 1,200 mg/day Vanadium Vitamin A Not determined Men : 3,000 IU/day Women : 2,310 IU/day Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Men: 16 mg/day Women: 14 mg/day 45 micrograms/day Not determined 700 mg/day 55 micrograms/day

Vitamin B6

Men age 19-50: 1.3 mg/day Men age 51 up: 1.7 mg/day Women age 19-50: 1.3 mg/day Women age 51 up: 1.5 mg/day

Vitamin C

Men: 90 mg/day Women: 75 mg/day

Vitamin D (Calciferol)

Age 1-70: 15 micrograms/day (600 IU, or international units) * Age 70 and older: 20 micrograms/day (800 IU) *

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)

22.4 IU/day

Zinc

Men: 11 mg/day Women: 8 mg/day

Upper Tolerable Limit (UL) The highest amount you can take without risk 20 mg/day Age19-50: 2,500 mg/day Age 51 and up: 2,000 mg/day

3,600 mg/day

3,500 mg/day

10,000 micrograms/day 10 mg/day

1,000 micrograms/day

This applies only to synthetic folic acid in supplements or fortified foods. There is no upper limit for folic acid from natural sources. 1,100 micrograms/day 45 mg/day

350 mg/day This applies only to magnesium in supplements or fortified foods. There is no upper limit for magnesium in food and water.

11 mg/day

2,000 micrograms/day 1.0 mg/day Up to age 70: 4,000 mg/day Over age 70: 3,000 mg/day 400 micrograms/day 2,300 mg/day

1.8 mg/day 10,000 IU/day

35 mg/day This applies only to niacin in supplements or fortified foods. There is no upper limit for niacin in natural sources.

100 mg/day

2,000 mg/day

100 micrograms/day (4,000 IU)

1,500 IU/day

This applies only to vitamin E in supplements or fortified foods. There is no upper limit for vitamin E from natural sources. 40 mg/day

Amino acid(s) H Histidine I Isoleucine L Leucine K Lysine M Methionine + C Cysteine F Phenylalanine + Y Tyrosine T Threonine W Tryptophan

mg per kg body weight mg per 70 kg mg per 100 kg 10 700 1000 20 39 30 10.4 + 4.1 (15 total) 25 (total) 15 4 1400 2730 2100 1050 1750 1050 280 2000 3900 3000 1500 2500 1500 400

V Valine

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Valine

Promotes mental vigor, muscle coordination and calm emotions, a branched chain amino acid, not processed by the liver, influe

Trytophan

Natural relaxant, induces normal sleep, reduces anxiety and depression, the treatment of migraine headaches, immune system Found abundantly in Turkey meat

Phenylalanine

Produces norepinephrine, a chemical that transmits signals between nerve cells and the brain, keeps you awake and alert, redu

Methionine
Supplies sulfur which prevents disorders of the hair, skin and nails, lowers cholesterol levels by increasing the liver's production

non -essential amino acids Cystine


Functions as an antioxidant and is a powerful aid to the body in protecting against radiation and pollution. It can help slow down

Glycine

Releases oxygen for cell-making processes, makes hormones for immune system, helps make other amino acids, part of hemo

Aginine

Enhanced immune system responses to bacteria, viruses and tumor cells; promotes wound healing and regeneration of the live

Aspatic Acid

Aids in the expulsion of harmful ammonia from the body. When ammonia enters the circulatory system it is highly toxic to the ce

Glutamic Acid

Considered to be nature's "brain food" by improving mental capacities, helps speed the healing of ulcers, gives a "lift" from chron

Glutamine

Most abundant amino acid, plays a key role in immune system functions, important source of energy, especially for kidneys and

RDA: "For all the amino acids" Daily Intake: adults require approximately 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight; a 140 lb per FOOD SOURCES: Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, grains, legumes, beans, nuts

Histidine Difficiency: Poor hearing Part of hemoglobin, used for rheumatoid arthritis, allergic diseases, ulcers and anemia, major ultraviol Isoleucine

A branched chain amino acid readily taken up and used for energy by muscle tissue, used to prevent mu

Leucine Stimulants the upper brain to be more alert, a branched chain amino acid used as a source of energy, r Lysine

Difficiency: Chronic fatigue, inability to concentrate, irritability, bloodshot eyes

Insures the adequate absorption of calcium, helps form collagen (which makes up bone cartilage and co

Cysteine

Detoxifies harmful chemicals in combination with L-aspartic acid and L-citruline, helps prevent damage f

Tyrosine

Transmits nerve impulses to the brain, depression, elevates mood, memory, mental alertness, thyroid, a not processed by the liver, influences brain uptake of other neurotransmitter precursors (trptophan, phenylalanine and tyrosine).

raine headaches, immune system, reduces the risk of artery and heart spasms, works with lysine in reducing cholesterol levels, precursor of

keeps you awake and alert, reduces hunger pains, functions as an antidepressant and helps improve memory, precursor of tyrosine, enhanc

increasing the liver's production of lecithin, reduces liver fat and protects the kidneys, a natural chelating agent for heavy metals, regulates t

pollution. It can help slow down the aging process, deactivate free radicals, neutralize toxins; aids in protein synthesis, necessary for the for

other amino acids, part of hemoglobin and cytochromes (enzymes involved in energy production), has a calming effect, used to treat manic

aling and regeneration of the liver; causes the release of growth hormones; considered crucial for optimal muscle growth and tissue repair; in

system it is highly toxic to the central nervous system. Recent studies have shown that aspartic acid may increase resistance to fatigue and

of ulcers, gives a "lift" from chronic fatigue, helps control alcoholism, schizophrenia and the craving for sugar. Is a major precursor of glutam

nergy, especially for kidneys and intestines during caloric restrictions. A brain fuel that is an aid to memory and a stimulant to intelligence and

pound of body weight; a 140 lb person would need 50 grams (or less than 2 ounces) of protein per day

ulcers and anemia, major ultraviolet absorbing compound in skin, makes red and white blood cells, used for anemia, used for allergic dise

muscle tissue, used to prevent muscle wasting in debilitated individuals, forms hemoglobin

acid used as a source of energy, reduces muscle protein breakdown, modulates uptake of neurotransmitter precursors by the brain as w

ntrate, irritability, bloodshot eyes, retarded growth, hair loss, anemia, reproductive problems, low levels can slow protein synthesis, affec

h makes up bone cartilage and connective tissues), aids in the production of antibodies, hormones and enzymes, effective against herpes, r

L-citruline, helps prevent damage from alcohol and tobacco use, stimulates white blood cell activity

emory, mental alertness, thyroid, adrenal and pituitary glands, precursor of the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, thy

lalanine and tyrosine).

ing cholesterol levels, precursor of neurotransmitter serotonin, which exerts a calming effect, releases of growth hormones

mory, precursor of tyrosine, enhances learning, memory, mood and alertness, used in the treatment of some types of depression, is a major

agent for heavy metals, regulates the formation of ammonia and creates ammonia-free urine which reduces bladder irritation, influences hair

ein synthesis, necessary for the formation of the skin and connective tissue. Aids in the healing processes and recovery from burns and surg

calming effect, used to treat manic depressive and aggressive individuals, produces glucagon which mobilizes glycogen, inhibits sugar cravin

muscle growth and tissue repair; increases secretion of insulin, glucagon; formation of collagen; precursor of creatine, gamma amino butyric

increase resistance to fatigue and increase endurance. Helps convert carbohydrates into muscle energy, builds immune system immunoglob

gar. Is a major precursor of glutamine, proline, ornothine, arginine, glutathione, and GABA.

and a stimulant to intelligence and concentration.

for anemia, used for allergic diseases, digestive ulcers;

mitter precursors by the brain as well as the release of encephalins, which inhibit the passage of pain signals into the nervous system, prom

s can slow protein synthesis, affecting muscle and connective tissue

nzymes, effective against herpes, reduces viral growth. Lysine and Vitamin C together form L-carnitine, a biochemical that enables muscle tis

e, norepinephrine, epinephrine, thyroid, growth hormones and melanin (the pigment responsible for skin and hair color)

growth hormones

me types of depression, is a major element in the production of collagen, suppresses appetite

s bladder irritation, influences hair follicles and promotes hair growth, precursor of cystine and creatine, increases antioxidant levels (glutath

and recovery from burns and surgical operations. Hair and skin are made up of 10- 14% cystine. Stimulates white blood cell activity and help

izes glycogen, inhibits sugar cravings

of creatine, gamma amino butyric acid (GABA, a neurotransmitter in the brain); may increase sperm count and T-lymphocyte response boo

builds immune system immunoglobulins and antibodies.

nals into the nervous system, promotes healing of skin and broken bones

biochemical that enables muscle tissue to use oxygen more efficiently, delaying chronic fatigue.

nd hair color)

creases antioxidant levels (glutathione), reduces blood cholesterol levels

es white blood cell activity and helps diminish pain from inflammation

nt and T-lymphocyte response boosting the immune system

Description: For every chemical reaction that occurs in the body, enzymes provide the stimulus.

The human body makes approximately 22 digestive enzymes, capable of digesting protein, carbohydrates, sugars, and fats.
To the Right: A picture of the digestive system of the human body.

The function of the enzyme, a specialized protein molecule, is to catalyze chemical reactions within the cells so that all physiological processes can occur. The process of digestion begins in the mouth, makes its way to the stomach, and concludes in the small intestine. At each step in this process, specific enzymes break down different types of food. This process is balanced through acidity; each site along the digestive tract has a different degree of acidity that allows certain enzymes to function while inhibiting others. Every specific enzyme can bind to only one specific substrate (described by the lockand-key model of enzyme function), or group of chemically related substances. Food enters the upper portion of the small intestine (after leaving the stomach) where the pancreas (digestive organ that feeds enzymes into the gut) provides pancreatic enzymes to further break down the food.

Enzymes in raw foods start food digestion and aid the body's digestive enzymes so they do not have to carry the entire load. There are over 1,000 kinds of acid, alkaline, or neutral enzymes that are quite specific in their functions.

the pancreas (digestive organ that feeds enzymes into the gut) provides pancreatic enzymes to further break down the food.
Testing for food enzyme and nutritional deficiencies: "The major methods used in determining emzyme and nutrient dificiencies include the 24-hour urinalysis according to Loomis, evaluation of an extensive patient health history and a physical exam" (Dr. Lita Lee).

Modern medicine's perspective: The future of enzyme therapy seems assured. There are now over 2,000 enzyme therapists in the U.S.A. and the field of enzyme therapy is rapidly expanding. A significant amount of research on pancreatic enzymes is conducted in Europe. The field, however, is still in its infancy in the U.S.A.

The consequences of eating a predominantly cooked-foods diet are various inflammations, pancreatic hypertrophy (enlargement), toxic colon, and allergies. Because of inflammation, conditions such as bronchitis, sinusitis, cystitis, rhinitis, and arthritis may occur, and may be accompanied by fever , redness , swelling , and pain . Pancreatic hypertrophy results when a diet lacking in enzymes puts an extra strain on the enzyme production of the pancreas. The organ attempts to make more secretion by enlarging.

Undigested food can remain in the intestine and not be excreted. Here, molecules are converted into toxins that by the blood to the liver for detoxification. If the liver is overworked, it will be unable to properly detoxify the blood, resulting in the colon becoming toxic. A meal of predominantly cooked foods can lead to digestive leukocytosis, a condition marked by an marked by an increased white blood count. A rise in white blood cells is a sign that the immune system is mobilized. This mobilization accompanies infections, poisoning, but can also occur after breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Such a response puts added stress on the immune system. The concept of the immune system being stimulated every time a person eats was first reported in 1897 by Rudolph Virchow, the father of cellular pathology.

Pancreatic enzymes function in the small intestine and in the blood. They do not digest food in the stomach, or contribute to the important step of predigestion. Protein molecules that are only partially digested in the small intestine are able to be absorbed into the bloodstream. The immune system now treats these as invaders and circulating immune complexes form (CIC's). In a healthy person CIC's are neutralized in the lymphatic system. But in a sick person, CIC's accumulate in the blood where they can initiate an "allergic' reaction. Kidneys cannot excrete enough and CIC's begin accumulating in soft tissues, causing inflammation. Fortunately, pancreatic enzyme therapy can correct this problem, mainly because pancreatic enzymes can break down CIC's.

Below: A chart of the numerous digestive enzymes of the body and their functions.
Amylase digests starches

Bromelain

a proteolytic, antiinflammatory food enzyme from pineapple. Aids digestion of fats works with SOD to reduce free radical production digests cellulose, the fibrous component of most vegtable matter helps convert chyme a pontent vegtable starch digestant digests lactose, or milk sugar, (almost 65% of humans are deficient). digests fats.

Plant enzymes: Enhance the body's vitality by strengthening digestive system.

Catalase

Pancreatic enzymes: Beneficial to both the digestive system and the immune system. There are three basic categories of enzymes: metabolic enzymes, digestive enzymes, and enzymes in raw foods. Metabolic enzymes run body processes, repair damage and decay, and heal disease, while digestive enzymes assimilate carbohydrates, proteins and fats into the body. Common cures: Since there are a variety of ailments enyme therapies can help treat, we decided to group this section differently, by enzyme instead of by ailment category:

Cellulase

Chymotrypsin Diastase

Lactase

Lipase

Mycozyme

a single-celled plant enzyme for digestion of starches.

Pancreatin

a broad spectrum, proteolytic digestive aid, derived from secretions of animal pancreas; important in degenerative disease research.

Many naturopaths and chiropractors now use enzyme-containing medicines to clean wounds, dissolve blood clots, and control allergic reactions. Cancer, Leukemia, anemia, and heart disease are often diagnosed by measuring the amount of various enzymes in the blood and/or other bodily fluids. The enzyme cathepsin is stored in our systems for our death to break down cells and tissue for the body's return to the earth's organic matrix. Antioxidant co-enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase (SOD),an antioxidant enzyme that works with catalase, scavenge and neutralize cell-damaging free radicals by turning them into stable oxygen and H2O2, and then into oxygen and water. Co-enzyme Q10 is very popular in the U.S.A. and is important in

Papin and chymopapain

proteolytic food enzymes from unripe papaya; a veegatable pepsin for digesion of proteins. These enzymes help loosen nercotic and encrusted waste material from the intestinal walls.

Pepsin

a proteolytic enzyme that breaks down proteins into peptides. Can digest 3500 times its weight in proteins. digests proteins helps digest cow's milk products. a proteoytic enzyme

measuring the amount of various enzymes in the blood and/or other bodily fluids. The enzyme cathepsin is stored in our systems for our death to break down cells and tissue for the body's return to the earth's organic matrix. Antioxidant co-enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase (SOD),an antioxidant enzyme that works with catalase, scavenge and neutralize cell-damaging free radicals by turning them into stable oxygen and H2O2, and then into oxygen and water. Co-enzyme Q10 is very popular in the U.S.A. and is important in maintaining health, especially in adults over the age of 40.

Protease Rennin Trypsin

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OTHER ENZYMES HELP TREAT: iron anemia myasthenia gravis candidiasis cancer multiple sclerosis autoimmune diseases AIDS inflammation herpes zoster (shingles) CALMZYME CURES: Anxiety Headache (taken with Excellzyme) Hyperactivity Hypertension Hysteria Insomnia Migraine (taken with ExcellZyme) Nervous Disorders Nightmares Stress (taken with ExcellZyme) DIGESTZYME CURES: Alcohol consumption (taken with with PureZyme) Arthritis Breast lumps Colds Cystitis Eczema Food allergies Gallbladder stress Psoriasis Sinus SUPER CELLZYME CURES: All nutritional disorders Anemia Eating disorders Fatique Hemolytic anemia Lack of endurance Lack of energy Lack of strength Stress EXCELLZYME CURES: Antioxidant Dizziness Fainting Spells

GASTROZYME CURES: Back Pain Canker Sore Colitis Crohn's Diarrhea Diverticulosis Gallbladder Gastric Duodenal Ulcer Gastritis Gout Heartburn Hiatal Hernia Mucous Congestion Unexplained Blood in the Urine PLANTADOLPHILUS CURES Candida Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Colds Constipation Diarrhea Ebstein Barr Virus Flu Lactose intolerance PMS PUREZYME CURES: Abcess Aching Joints Acute Inflammation Candidiasis Diuretic Fungal Infestations Hepatitis Hypoglycemia Infections Kidney Osteoporosis Parasites Purify Blood Skin Eruptions RELEASEZYME CURES: Allergies Cholesterol triglycerides Constipation Parasites Toxic food poisoning

Fatigue Headache (taken with Calmzyme) Kidney Disorders Loss of Memory

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Vitamin A | Retinol | Retinal | Beta-carotene | Vitamin A Details

Vitamin B1 | Thiamine | Thiamin | Vitamin B1 Details

Importance & Benefits of Vitamin A

Importance & Benefits of Vitamin B1

Functions :: counteracts night blindness and


weak eye sight; protects against common eye disorders such as cataracts; helps prevent macular degeneration of the eyes; promotes normal working of both male and female reproductive system; important in the development of bones and teeth; powerful antioxidant that protects against cardiovascular disease and cancer by neutralizing free radicals in cells; strengthens the immune system against colds, flu and infections; builds healthy skin and mucous linings that act as a protective barrier against viruses and bacteria; promotes healthy hair and nails; may prevent skin problems like acne, promote healthy wrinklefree skin, and help remove age spots; slows the aging process (anti-aging).

Functions :: supports production of


hydrochloric acid for the digestive system; critical for carbohydrate metabolism and energy production; optimizes brain function and learning capacity; promotes mental alertness and memory; fights depression; may be associated with reduced risk of cataracts; may slow the progression of atherosclerosis; needed for blood cell formation; crucial for a healthy nervous system; coordinates interaction of nerves and muscles; needed for normal muscle tone of the heart, stomach and intestines.

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin A deficiency symptoms may include :: faulty Vitamin B1 deficiency leads to beriberi, a teeth and slow bone formation; night blindness condition characterized by :: excessive
(see poorly in dim light); prolonged deficiency can cause xerophthalmia (dry eyes) which can ultimately lead to blindness; rough dry scaly skin; bumpy skin; increased susceptibility to colds and viral infections; sinusitis (chronic inflammation of the sinuses); frequent infections of the bladder or urinary tract; tendency to abcesses in the ears; rapid weight loss; loss of smell, taste or appetite. fatigue or muscular weakness; loss of appetite; vague aches and pains or tingling sensations; loss of sensation (numbness) in hands and legs; severe deficiency can cause nerve damage, leading to paralysis of the leg; heart abnormalities such as palpitations or enlarged heart; lung congestion and difficulty in breathing; gastrointestinal

Vitamin Food Sources Foods high in Vitamin A are animal liver; fish liver
oil.

Vitamin Food Sources Foods high in Vitamin B1 are mushrooms;


sunflower seeds; tuna; vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, romaine lettuce, spinach, tomatoes.

Other Vitamin A food sources include eggs; milk;


foods containing beta-carotene (which is converted to vitamin A in the liver) such as green and yellow vegetables like alfalfa, asparagus, beets, broccoli, chilli peppers, carrots, kale, mustard, spinach, spirulina, pumpkin and yellow squash, sweet potatoes, and reddish-yellow fruits like apricots, cantaloupe, mangoes, papaya, peaches.

Other Vitamin B1 food sources include


animal liver; brewer's yeast; egg yolk; fish; lean meat (pork, poultry, beef); nuts; pulses like chickpeas, dhal, lentils, soybeans; raw rice bran; vegetables such as beans, beets, cauliflower, eggplant, green peas; wheat germ; whole grains and cereals such as unpolished rice and oatmeal.

Vitamin B6 | Pyridoxine | Vitamin B6 Details

Vitamin B12 | Cobalamin | Cyanocobalamin | Vitamin B12 Details Importance & Benefits of Vitamin B12

Importance & Benefits of Vitamin B6

Functions :: helps the immune system produce


antibodies to fight diseases; helps to break down fats and carbohydrates to produce energy; helps regulate blood sugar levels; needed for protein metabolism; essential for new cell formation and growth; promotes healthy skin and mucous membranes; needed for hemoglobin and red blood cell formation; important for normal nerve and brain function; may help treat depression; helps the body convert tryptophan to vitamin B3; reduces risk of heart attack or stroke by controlling blood levels of homocysteine; reduces symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS / PMT); may help prevent oxalate kidney stones in women; helps treat carpal tunnel syndrome.

Functions :: helps cells metabolize


proteins, carbohydrates, and fats ; essential for red blood cell formation; needed to make DNA (the genetic material in all cells); required for healthy nerve function; may help prevent cardiovascular disease; may be important for brain health, to prevent brain atrophy associated with Alzheimer's disease and age-related mental decline; may be effective, when taken with fish oil, in reducing triglycerides and cholesterol.

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin B12 deficiency might lead to pernicious anemia, a condition characterized by :: pernicious anemia
characterized by fatigue, weakness, diarrhea, weight loss, pale skin, sore Vitamin B6 deficiency symptoms may include :: skin red tongue or mouth; hypotension (low disorders such as eczema or dermatitis ; cracks blood pressure); loss of appetite; nerve damage symptomized by or sores on lips or mouth; inflammation of tingling and numbness in the hands mucous membranes of the mouth or tongue; and feet, loss of balance, unsteady nerve related problems including convulsions and seizures; arm and leg cramps or numbness movement; heart palpitations; confusion, disorientation or of hands and feet; irritability or mood abnormalities; depression; nausea or dizziness; hallucinations; irritability, depression, or other mood disturbances; memory migraine headaches; anemia / anaemia; chronic fatigue or muscle weakness; increased loss or dementia; associated with Alzheimer's disease; dandruff; vision susceptibility to infections; asthma. problems; higher blood levels of homocysteine which increases risk of heart attacks and strokes; associated with breast cancer; retarded growth, movement disorders and anemia in infants.

Vitamin Food Sources

Vitamin Food Sources

Foods high in Vitamin B6 are bananas; bell

Foods high in Vitamin B12 are animal peppers; chick peas; potatoes (baked with liver; fish like cod, halibut, herring, skin); prune juice; raw rice bran; turnip greens; mackerel, salmon, snapper, trout. spinach.

Other Vitamin B6 food sources include beans


(garbanzo, soybeans, lima); brewer's yeast; eggs; chicken; garlic; fish like cod, halibut, snapper, trout, tuna; lean meat (calf liver, chicken breast, turkey breast, pork loin, beef, venison); nuts; sunflower seeds; turmeric powder; vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, peas; walnuts; wheat germ; whole grains and whole grain products.

Other Vitamin B12 food sources include


dairy products; egg yolk; kidney; meat (beef, lamb, pork, poultry, venison); seafood like clams, scallops and shrimp.

Vitamin K | Phylloquinone | Menaquinone | Vitamin K Details Importance & Benefits of Vitamin K

Vitamin P | Bioflavonoids | Hesperetin | Hesperidin | Eriodictyol | Quercetin | Quercetrin | Rutin | Vitamin P Details Importance & Benefits of Vitamin P

Functions :: most flavonoids are


powerful antioxidants that help neutralize harmful free radicals and prevent them from damaging cells and DNA; enhances the effects of other antioxidants, including glutathione, an important and powerful antioxidant; enhances the effectiveness of vitamin C; works with vitamin C to reduce bleeding, bruising and nosebleeds; clinically proven in treatment of hemorrhoids and varicose veins; works Functions :: regulates normal clotting of blood with vitamin C to alleviate oral herpes; and prevents excessive blood loss from injuries; for cold sores, try taking 1000mg of acts as an antioxidant to neutralize harmful free vitamin C with 1000 mg of radicals that damage cell membranes; needed bioflavonoids, then reduce to 500 mg for formation of cartilage, bone and dentine; of each, 3 times a day; may help decreases calcium loss and helps maintain bone prevent and treat cataracts; stimulates mass; helps prevent and treat osteoporosis. bile production; helps relieve sports injuries such as pain, bumps, bruises; helpful for relieving leg and back pains; has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-allergic, and anti-inflammatory properties; protects against cancer by inhibiting tumour growth; reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack by helping to lower LDL cholesterol level and protect against atherosclerosis; lowers high blood pressure and risk of stroke and heart disease; quercetin taken with bromelin

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables would provide enough bioflavonoids. Vitamin or bleed easily, such as from a wound, the nose deficiency symptom :: easy bruising; Vitamin K deficiency symptoms may include :: bruise
or stomach or intestine, causing blood to be vomited or appear in the stool or urine; blood takes longer to clot than normal; osteoporosis or low bone mineral density; bones fracture easily. excessive swelling after injury, such as sports injuries; frequent nose bleeds; hemorrhoids or varicose veins; weak immune system, resulting in frequent colds or infections.

Vitamin Food Sources

Vitamin Food Sources

Foods high in Vitamin K are soybeans; vegetables,


especially dark green leafy vegetables, like asparagus, beet greens, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, green cabbage, cauliflower, chard, collard greens, garden cress, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, romaine lettuce, spinach, turnip greens, watercress.

Foods high in Vitamin P are white material


just beneath the peel of citrus fruits; celery; garlic; red onions; broccoli.

Other Vitamin P food sources include


buckwheat; dry beans such as red beans, black beans, pinto beans; fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, apples, apricots, blackcurrants, cherries, grapefruit, Other Vitamin K food sources include alfalfa; animal grapes, guavas, lemons, oranges, papaya, pears, prunes; herbs such as liver; carrots; egg yolk; garbanzo beans; green bilberry, hawthorn, ginkgo, licorice, beans and peas; cereals (oats, oatmeal, rye, pine bark, rose hips, yarrow and milk wheat); safflower oil. thistle; green tea; red wine; parsley; peppers; romaine lettuce; tomatoes; brassica (or crucifer) vegetables such as Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, cress, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, pak choi, swedes, turnips.

Inositol | Inositol Details Importance & Benefits of Inositol

PABA | Para-Amino-Benzoic Acid | PABA Details Importance & Benefits of PABA

Functions :: important in fat and cholesterol


metabolism; mild lipotropic agent that removes fats from the liver and lowers blood cholesterol; found to improve fertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, with weight loss and increased HDL (good) cholesterol levels; used to help prevent plaque build-up and arteriosclerosis; needed for hair growth and strong healthy hair; helps maintain healthy skin; has been used to prevent and treat eczema; considered a brain food as it helps nourish the brain; needed for formation of lecithin, a key building block of cell membranes that protects cells from oxidation and forms the protective sheath around the brain; essential component of myelin that coats nerves and regulates nerve transmission; has helped improve nerve function in diabetics; has a calming effect and may help treat depression, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Functions :: helps in the utilization of


pantothenic acid; important for healthy skin and hair pigment; may restore grey hair to original color when used with inositol, folic acid and pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), if greying was due to stress or deficiency in the B vitamins; has been used, together with biotin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, and sometimes vitamin E, to restore hair; early studies show may help treat vitiligo (loss of color or pigmentation in some areas of skin); may prevent accumulation of abnormal fibrous tissue; assists formation of red blood cells; acts as a coenzyme in the metabolism and utilization of protein; helps maintain intestinal flora.

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Inositol deficiency symptoms may include :: eye


abnormalities; hair loss or alopecia or patchy baldness; memory loss; eczema; constipation; higher cholesterol level; liver excess fat; hardening and narrowing of arteries (atherosclerosis); lower levels of inositol have been found in the nerves of people with multiple sclerosis and diabetic nerve disorders.

PABA deficiency symptoms may include ::


constipation and other chronic gastrointestinal disorders; nervousness; frequent headaches; general fatigue; depression; irritability; weeping or moist eczema; premature wrinkling of skin; premature grey hair.

Vitamin Food Sources

Vitamin Food Sources

Foods high in Inositol are cereals with high bran


content; lecithin; fruits especially bananas, citrus fruit like oranges and grapefruit (except lemons) and cantaloupes; green leafy vegetables.

Foods high in PABA are brewer's yeast;


molasses; organ meats like animal liver and kidney; wheat germ.

Other Inositol food sources include beans like red

Other PABA food sources include bran; beans and kidney beans; brewer's yeast; brown mushrooms; spinach; whole grains rice; cabbage; liver; unrefined molasses; nuts; (such as brown rice and whole wheat). oat flakes; raisins; wheat germ; whole grains.

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Vitamin B2 | Riboflavin | Vitamin Vitamin B3 | Niacin | Niacinamide | B2 Details Nicotinic acid | Niacin Details

Vitamin B5 | Pantothenic Acid | Pantothenic Acid Details

Importance & Benefits of Vitamin Importance & Benefits of Vitamin B3 B2 Functions :: important for
healthy vision and to alleviate eye fatigue; may help prevent cataracts; key role in energy production; essential for growth and repair of all body tissues; maintains the mucous membranes of the digestive tract and around the lips, mouth and tongue; helps prevent migraine headaches; helps protect cells from free radical damage; required for production of antibodies; needed for red blood cell formation; needed for absorption of iron and vitamin B6; helps maintain levels of the other B vitamins in the body; helps to treat carpal tunnel syndrome; important for fetal development during pregnancy; helps reduce homocysteine levels in the body, and so lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Importance & Benefits of Vitamin B5

Functions :: important for conversion

Functions :: constituent of of food to energy; helps the coenzyme A (CoA) which is functioning of the digestive system; needed for many chemical required for production of processes in the body; hydrochloric acid for the digestive important in production of system; needed for production of adrenal hormones that help the genetic DNA in cells; promotes body handle stress; needed for functioning of the nervous system; transmission of nerve impulses promotes healthy looking skin; may between nerve cells; important help treat age-related macular for production of hemoglobin; degeneration (AMD); niacinamide needed to convert may prevent diabetes; high doses carbohydrates, fats, and under medical supervision have proteins into energy; required been used to reduce LDL cholesterol for the synthesis of fatty acids and triglycerides and increase HDL and cholesterol; supports or good cholesterol; helps to slow normal functioning of the development of atherosclerosis and gastrointestinal tract; enables reduce risk of heart attack; the body to utilize other niacinamide may be helpful in vitamins and minerals; needed treating osteoarthritis; may protect for formation of antibodies to against Alzheimer's disease and ageward off infections. related mental decline.

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin B2 deficiency symptoms may include :: dermatitis;


peeling of skin around the nose; cracks or sores at corners of mouth or on lips; swollen or sore throat; shiny red-purple or inflamed or sore tongue; loss of sense of taste; loss of appetite; damage to the fetus during pregnancy; anemia / anaemia;

Niacin deficiency symptoms may include Vitamin B5 deficiency symptoms :: most common symptoms are dry, may include :: numbness and
cracked and scaly skin; pellagra, a condition characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea and dementia; feeling of lassitude or weariness; muscular weakness; loss of appetite; indigestion or gastrointestinal disturbances; depression, irritability, anxiety or confusion; severe deficiency can shooting or burning pains in the feet; chronic fatigue; depression or irritability or listlessness; rheumatoid arthritis; headaches; nausea; insomnia; abdominal cramps; increased susceptibility to colds or infections.

Vitamin Food Sources Foods high in Vitamin B2 are


animal liver; mushroom; spinach.

Vitamin Food Sources Foods high in Vitamin B3 are


mushrooms; raw rice bran; tuna.

Vitamin Food Sources Foods high in Vitamin B5 are


animal liver; cauliflower; mushrooms; raw rice bran.

Other Vitamin B3 food sources include


beef liver; brewer's yeast; chicken breast; corn flour; dairy products dairy products (cheese, milk, like cheese and milk; eggs; halibut; peanuts; lean pork; salmon; shrimp yogurt); fish; lean meat; vegetables such as asparagus, and scallops; sea vegetables; vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts, chard, collard greens, mustard broccoli, carrots, collard greens, green peas, mustard greens, greens, romaine lettuce, romaine lettuce, tomatoes; turkey; turnip greens; venison. venison; whole wheat.

Other Vitamin B2 food sources include beans; chicken eggs;

Other Vitamin B5 food sources include beans / legumes; beef;


brewer's yeast; chicken; eggs; fresh vegetables such as broccoli, chard, collard greens, tomato, turnip greens, winter squash, yellow corn; grapefruit; pork; salt-water fish; shellfish; strawberries; sunflower seeds; whole grains; yogurt.

Vitamin C | Ascorbic acid | Vitamin C Details

Vitamin D | Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) | Vitamin E | Tocopherol | Vitamin D3 (Cholecacliferol) | Vitamin D Tocotrienols | Vitamin E Details Details Importance & Benefits of Vitamin E

Importance & Benefits of Vitamin Importance & Benefits of Vitamin D C

Functions :: important to the


body's immune system in fighting against infections and illnesses; powerful antioxidant that protects against damage from toxic chemicals and pollutants, and from free radicals that are largely responsible for aging and degenerative diseases; helps prevent cancer by blocking formation of cancer-causing nitrosamines; needed to make collagen for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body; needed for healthy skin, teeth and gums, and bone development; essential for the healing of wounds; helps the body absorb iron needed to make red blood cells; found to reduce bad LDL and raise good HDL cholesterol, helping to prevent atherosclerosis and heart disease; may lower high blood pressure; reduces susceptibility to allergens; helps expel toxins and heavy metals from the body; may help women suffering from

Functions :: powerful antioxidant Functions :: main role of vitamin D is


to maintain the right level of calcium in blood; promotes adequate levels and use of calcium and phosphorus to ensure healthy skeletal growth and development of bones and teeth; builds bone density to prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures; prevents and treats rickets and osteomalacia; may be needed for normal brain cell growth; may slow age-related decline in mental agility; stimulates production of insulin which is needed to handle blood sugars; protects against high blood pressure; recent research suggests vitamin D may protect against cancer and heart disease; research also indicates ability to regulate inflammatory response and prevent autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, psoriaris, and irritable bowel diseases; long-term supplementation may decrease risk of multiple sclerosis. that neutralizes the free radicals that cause tissue and cell damage; acts as an antioxidant to delay degenerative diseases; decreases the risk of some cancers such as prostate and bladder cancer; slows cellular aging due to oxidation (antiaging); boosts the body's immune system function; works in synergy with vitamin A to protect lungs from pollution; helps protect skin from ultraviolet radiation and sun damage, and lowers the risk of skin cancer; may delay or lower risk of cataracts or age-related macular degeneration (AMD); may help prevent or retard brain decline or neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease; helps lower blood pressure and protect against atherosclerosis and heart disease; important for red blood cell formation; important for fertility and reproduction.

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen. Shortage of vitamin C leads to scurvy, where the body stops making collagen and so falls apart joints fail due to breakdown of cartilage and tendons, blood vessels break open, gums ulcerate and teeth fall out, the immune system deteriorates, and the person dies. Other vitamin deficiency symptoms may include :: easy

nausea; anemia due to loss of red blood cells; weak immune system; eye problems such as cataracts or degeneration of the retina; angina (severe chest pains) in males; bones, skeletal deformities or weakness in muscles and retarded growth in children; limbs, and sometimes muscle osteomalacia resulting in muscular cramps, stiffness or spasms; bruising and small spots of weakness and soft bones; muscle damage to nerves bleeding under the skin (which or bone pain (including low back characterized by numbness appear as pink spots on the pain); frequent bone fractures; and tingling or burning skin); swollen or painful joints osteoporosis; higher risk of sensations in the arms, legs, or bones; slow-healing periodontal disease in adults over hands or feet; lack of wounds and fractures; 50 years old; rheumatoid arthritis; coordination of muscle nosebleeds; spongy, swollen, increased risk of diabetes due to movements characterized by bleeding gums and loose insufficient insulin produced; jerkiness, clumsiness or teeth; teeth decay easily; dry increased risk of high blood instability; digestive tract brittle hair; dry rough scaly pressure; hypocalcemia (low blood problems such as liver or skin; anemia; fatigue or calcium level) characterized by gallbladder disorders that lethargy or muscle weakness; muscle cramps, twitching nerves or result in poor absorption of loss of appetite; recurrent muscles, numbness and tingling of food; miscarriages, uterine or colds and infections; fingers and toes, irregular heart testicular deterioration, atherosclerosis; possible contractions, and irritability. decreased fertility. weight gain due to slower metabolism.

Vitamin D deficiency has been shown to impair proper function of insulinproducing cells possibly leading to type 2 diabetes. Studies also suggest a link between lack of vitamin D in early life with later onset of type 1 diabetes. Other vitamin deficiency symptoms may include :: rickets which causes soft

Severe vitamin E deficiency is rare. Vitamin deficiency symptoms may include :: loss of appetite;

Vitamin Food Sources Foods high in Vitamin C are

Vitamin Food Sources

Vitamin Food Sources Foods high in Vitamin E are coldpressed vegetable oils (such as sunflower, soybean, safflower); wheat germ oil; dark green leafy vegetables such as chard, mustard greens, spinach, turnip greens.

guava; lychees / litchis; papayas; strawberries; Foods high in Vitamin D are fish liver vegetables like broccoli, oils; mackerel; salmon, especially Brussels sprouts, cabbage, sockeye salmon; sardine; shrimp. cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard greens, bell peppers, turnip greens, spinach.

Other Vitamin C food sources include berries such as


blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, blackcurrants; citrus fruit such as grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines; fruits such as cantaloupe, kiwifruit, mangos, melons, persimmons, pineapple; onions; herbs such as fennel, parsley, peppermint; rose hips; radishes, turnips, potatoes and sweet potatoes (baked with skin); vegetables like asparagus, beet greens, chard, garden cress, green peas, lettuce, tomatoes, winter squash, zucchini.

Other Vitamin E food sources include avocadoes; blueberries;


brown rice; dried beans; egg yolk; kiwifruit; legumes; nuts and seeds (almonds, sunflower seeds, macadamia, hazelnuts, Other Vitamin D food sources include peanuts); oatmeal; organ alfalfa; animal liver; egg yolk; milk meats like liver; olives; fortified with vitamin D; oatmeal; papaya; soybeans; sweet fatty salt-water fish like cod, potatoes; vegetables like halibut, tuna; sweet potatoes. asparagus, bell pepper, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, kale, parsley, tomato; wheat germ; whole grains and whole grain products.

Biotin | Biotin Details

Choline | Choline Details

Folic Acid | Folate | Folacin | Folic Acid Details Importance & Benefits of Folic Acid

Importance & Benefits of Biotin

Importance & Benefits of Choline

Functions :: promotes healthy


skin through proper fat production; needed for healthy hair and nails; helps treat seborrheic dermatitis; prevents hair loss in some men, and is used to treat some forms of baldness; needed for DNA replication and cell division and growth; needed for healthy sweat glands, nerve tissue and bone marrow; needed for synthesis of fatty acids; important for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats for energy; helps regulate blood sugar level; improves glucose tolerance and benefits patients with Type II diabetes; decreases triglyceride levels; may lower LDL cholesterol level and risk of atherosclerosis when used with chromium; helps prevent intestinal disorders like Crohn's disease and inflammatory or irritable bowel disorders; assists the utilization of the other Bcomplex vitamins.

Functions :: important for Functions :: constituent of lecithin, a lowering risk of heart attacks
key building block of cell membranes, important for cell formation and growth; needed for proper functioning of the cell membranes; needed for production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is vital for brain and nerve function; essential for optimal brain functioning, learning and memory; needed for nerve-muscle transmission; may help nervous system disorders like Parkinson's disease; regulates the gallbladder and helps prevent gallstones; regulates liver function, and is beneficial for liver damage related to hepatitis and cirrhosis; for fat and cholesterol transport and metabolism as an energy source; natural lipotropic agent that minimizes excess fat in the liver; lowers blood homocysteine levels, which helps prevent cardiovascular problems; works with betaine to reduce chronic inflammation that is linked to disorders such as osteoporosis, diabetes and Alzheimer's. and strokes by preventing build-up of homocysteine in the blood; lowers homocysteine level which decreases risk of dementias and osteoporosis related bone fractures; considered a brain food; involved in production of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin that regulate the brain in areas like appetite, mood, sleep; needed for energy production; needed for metabolism of amino acids and synthesis of proteins; important for DNA replication and healthy cell growth and function; especially critical during stages of rapid cell replication and growth; essential for proper development of the fetus during pregnancy and protects against birth defects; important in red blood cell formation and to prevent anemia; promotes healthy skin and nails; protects the linings in body cavities like the mouth

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

A deficiency of biotin is rare because it can be produced in the intestines from food. Vitamin deficiency symptoms may include :: brittle nails and hair; one of

Choline deficiency symptoms may include :: impaired fat metabolism

Folic acid deficiency symptoms may include :: megaloblastic


macrocytic anemia characterized by breathlessness, heart palpitation, insomnia, irritability, forgetfulness, lethargy, stomach disorders, pallor and sensitivity to cold; chronic muscular fatigue or general weakness; affects production of neurotransmitters, leading to symptoms of irritability, hostility, non-senile dementia, confusion, insomnia, mental fatigue, depression, and nervous system problems of the hands and legs; skin disorders like seborrheic dermatitis and vitiligo (loss of pigment leading to white patches on the skin); gastrointestinal tract problems like periodontal disease, gingivitis, mouth and peptic ulcers, and digestive upsets; swollen or sore or smooth red tongue (glossitis); cervical dysplasia, leading to greater risk of cervical cancer from

and transport, which is symptomized by decreased blood levels of VLDL that the liver uses to transport fats; fatty build-up in the liver, which may lead to liver damage, cirrhosis, or fatty the most obvious signs of degeneration; raised levels of insufficient biotin is thinning of hair which may lead to total cholesterol or triglycerides; high hair loss (alopecia); dry scaly blood pressure (hypertension); high levels of homocysteine in blood, scalp or face, especially in leading to risk of heart disease and infants (cradle crap), and in adults in various parts of the other cardiovascular and circulatory body (seborrheic dermatitis); problems; respiratory distress in mental depression; insomnia; newborns or nerve degeneration or intestinal tract symptoms like nerve-muscle imbalances due to insufficient acetylcholine, the loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting; fatigue or extreme neurotransmitter that cannot be made without choline; anemia, as exhaustion due to impaired red blood cell formation needs energy production; muscle phosphatidylcholine which cannot pain or cramps related to be made without choline; kidney physical exertion; nervohemorrhage or kidneys unable to muscular symptoms like concentrate urine; abnormal bone seizures, numbness and formation; impaired growth in tingling of extremities, and movements characterized by newborns; fatigue; insomnia; infertility; impaired memory or lack of muscle tone and brain function or senile dementia coordination. (shortage of acetylcholine in the brain has been associated with

Vitamin Food Sources

Vitamin Food Sources

Vitamin Food Sources Foods high in Folic Acid are organ


meat like animal liver or kidney; legumes (peas and dried beans such as adzuki beans, black beans, cranberry beans, chickpeas or garbanzo beans, dal, kidney beans, lentils, mung beans, navy beans, pinto beans); darkgreen leafy vegetables including asparagus, beets, broccoli, collard greens, cauliflower, mustard greens, parsley, romaine lettuce, spinach, turnip greens.

Foods high in Biotin are organ


meats such as liver; carrots; romaine lettuce; swiss chard; tomatoes.

Foods high in Choline are egg yolk;


lecithin (usually derived from soybeans); soybeans and soybean products.

Other Folic Acid food sources include avocadoes; bananas; Other Biotin food sources include
almonds; raspberries and strawberries; cooked egg yolk; dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt); oats; poultry; saltwater fish like halibut; soybeans; walnuts; vegetables like cabbage, cucumber, cauliflower, onions; whole grains; yeast. cantaloupe; citrus fruits like oranges and lemons; dates; banana; butter; organ meats like egg; nuts; papaya; poultry and calf liver and heart; cauliflower; pork; root vegetables like okra; flax seed; legumes; milk; oranges; salmon; shellfish; tuna; wheat peanuts and peanut butter; bran; wheat germ; whole potatoes; sesame seeds; tomatoes; grains like brown rice and whole grain cereals such as barley, whole wheat; yeast; corn, oats, whole wheat. vegetables such as cabbage, green peas, leeks, red bell peppers, squash, string beans, tomatoes.

Other Choline food sources include

Coenzyme Q10 | Ubiquinone | CoQ10 | Coenzyme Q10 Details Importance & Benefits of Coenzyme Q10

Functions :: vital for normal cell growth, and basic functioning of


every cell; powerful antioxidant ===vital for effectiveness of the immune system and anti-aging; works with, and protects vitamin E in the body from damage; helps prevent and treat cancer, and decreases rate of recurrence; may reduce side effects of chemotherapy; ===some data supports its use in treatment of kidney or renal failure; may lower and stabilize blood sugar; shown to improve heart function, mobility, and quality of life in muscular dystrophy patients; widely used in cases of heart disease and clogged heart arteries to help prevent cardiovascular disease; may help improve heart function after major heart surgery; research indicates that it lowers high blood pressure; ===reduces adverse side effects of beta blocker drugs used to treat high blood pressure; ===reduces adverse effects of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs; shown promise in helping people with Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia to function better; promising results have been seen when used for Parkinson's disease; evidence that it alleviates or prevents migraine; ===may relieve symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome; anti-histaminine abilities helps it to alleviate allergies and asthma; used in treatment of periodontal (gum) disease; may help prevent and heal stomach and duodenal ulcers; ===may relieve candidiasis (yeast infection or thrush); helps increase sperm count and motility; has shown promising results in boosting well-being and life span of AIDS patients.

Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms

Coenzyme Q10 deficiency symptoms may include :: gum or periodontal


disease; hypertension (high blood pressure); arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis; heart problems like angina, arrhythmia, congestive heart failure; stomach (gastric) or duodenal ulcers; high blood sugar; kidney or renal failure; impaired immune function; higher risk of cancer.

Vitamin Food Sources

Foods high in Coenzyme Q10 are organ meats like heart, kidney, liver;
migratory fish like herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines.

Other Coenzyme Q10 food sources include germ part of whole grains,
eg. wheat germ; broccoli; spinach; vegetable oils like soybean, sesame, rapeseed oils.

Vitamin/Mineral Vitamin A (Retinol or Beta-carotene) Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) Vitamin E (Tocopherol) Vitamin H (Biotin) Vitamin K Vitamin M (Folic Acid) Calcium (Ca) Chromium (Cr) Copper (Cu) Fluoride (F) Iodine (I2) Iron (Fe) Magnesium (Mg) Manganese (Mn) Molybdenum (Mo) Phosphorus (P) Potassium (K) Selenium (Se) Sodium (Na) Zinc (Zn)

Found in Liver, egg yolk, dairy products, margarine. Beta carotene (pro-vitamin A) is found in dark green and deep yellow fruits and vegetables. Whole grains, cereals and enriched grain products; also legumes (dried beans, peas, and nuts), organ meats, lean pork and eggs. Organ meats, enriched breads and cereals, legumes, almonds, cheese and eggs; also meat, fish and dark green vegetables. Meat, organ meats, whole grains and cereals, and legumes; also eggs, milk, green leafy vegetables and fish. Organ meats, yeast, raw vegetables, eggs and dairy products. Whole-grain products, poultry, fish, and nuts; also meat, most fruits and vegetables, eggs and dairy products Primarily organ meats; also fish, lean meats, poultry, cheese, and eggs.

Almost exclusively fruits and vegetables (especially citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, and cantaloupe) although breast milk and organ meats contain small amoun

For most people, sun exposure is the primary source of vitamin D. Food sources include Vitamin D-fortified milk, eggs, fish-liver oils and fatty fish such as herring, mackerel an vegetable oils, nuts, wheat germ and whole-wheat products, egg yolks and green leafy vegetables. Oats, organ meats, yeast and eggs (cooked); also whole-wheat products, dairy products, fish and tomatoes. Dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, cheese, pork and liver. vegetables (especially dark-green ones), organ meats, whole-wheat products, legumes and mushrooms. Primarily in milk and dairy products; also dark-green vegetables, legumes, shellfish, fish with edible bones and tofu; also calcium-fortified orange juice. Whole wheat and other whole grains and molasses. Organ meats, shellfish, whole-grain products, legumes and dried fruits. Seafood, tea, coffee and soybeans; sodium fluoride is often added to the water supply to prevent tooth decay. Saltwater fish, shellfish, sea kelp and iodized salt.

Iron is poorly absorbed from food. The richest sources are red meat and organ meats; other sources include whole-wheat products, shellfish, nuts and dried fruit. Many brea Legumes, whole-grain cereals, nuts and dark-green vegetables; also meat, seafood and dairy products. Tea, green vegetables, legumes, oats and rice. Dairy products, legumes, whole-grain cereals and organ meats. Meat, fish, eggs, legumes and dairy products; also whole wheat, corn and rice. Potatoes, dried fruits, bananas, legumes, raw vegetables, avocados and mushrooms; also lean meat, milk and fish. Whole-grain cereals, fish and shellfish, meat and dairy products. Naturally in many foods and is added to many prepared foods. Shellfish (particularly oysters), organ meats and lean red meat, yeast, whole-grain cereals, and legumes.

RDAa 5,000 IUb 1.1 - 1.5 mg 1.3 - 1.7 mg 15 - 19 mg None; 4 - 7 mg suggested 1.6 - 2 mg 2 g 100 - 200 mg 400 IU Women 8 mg; Men 10 mg None; 30 - 200 g suggested 60 - 80 mg 180 - 200 g 800 - 1,200 mg None; 50 - 200 g suggested None; 2 - 3 mg suggested None 150 g Women 15 mg; Men 10 mg Women 280 mg; Men 350 mg 2 - 5 mg 75 - 250 mg 1 gram None; 3.5 grams suggested Women 55 g; Men 70 g 2,400 mg Women 12 mg; Men 15 mg

What it does Keeps eyes healthy; develops bones; protects linings of respiratory, digestive and urinary tracts; maintains healthy skin and hair. Beta carotene fights free radicals (chemicals Promotes healthy functioning of the nerves, muscles and heart. Metabolizes carbohydrates. Metabolizes carbohydrates, fats and proteins, produces hormones; promotes eye and skin health. Metabolizes carbohydrates and fats; helps functioning of digestive system; maintains health skin. Produces hormones and maintains body's immune system. Metabolizes protein; helps produce hemoglobin; promotes functioning of digestive and nervous systems, and healthy skin. Builds genetic material of cells and produces blood cells. An antioxidant, fights and resists infection; heals wounds; promotes growth and maintenance of bones, teeth, gums, ligaments and blood vessels. Builds strong bones and teeth and maintains the nervous system.

Protects the lungs, nervous system, skeletal muscle and the eye's retina from damage by free radicals; may reduce risk of heart disease by protecting against atherosclerosis. Metabolizes proteins and carbohydrates; breaks down fatty acids. Promotes normal blood-clotting. Synthesis of protein and genetic materials; may help prevent some cancers, heart disease and stroke; when taken during pregnancy, protects against some birth defects. Builds bones and teeth; promotes blood clotting, contraction of muscles and nerve impulses. An essential nutrient required for normal sugar and fat metabolism; may also help prevent high cholesterol and atherosclerosis. Builds bones, red blood cells and hemoglobin; metabolizes iron, maintains connective tissue and blood vessels; may play a role in cancer prevention. Promotes bone and tooth formation; prevents tooth decay. Helps produce thyroid hormones; adequate iodine intake during pregnancy is crucial to normal fetal development. Helps produce hemoglobin and red blood cells; delivers oxygen to muscles and other body tissues; protects against effects of stress Builds bones and teeth; involved in functioning of muscular and nervous systems and hear and circulatory system. Involved in reproductive processes, sex hormone formation; essential for normal brain function and bone development. Involved in enzyme activities. Builds bones and teeth. Helps nerves and muscles function; regulates heart's rhythm; regulates bodily fluids. An antioxidant, helps protect cells and tissues from damage by free radicals; may also protect against some cancers. Maintains body's fluid balance; important for nerve function and muscle contraction; controls heart's rhythm. Involved in growth, skin health and wound healing, development of the reproductive organs, protein metabolism and energy production.

Vitamin/ Mineral Vitamin A Retinol Men: 3 000 IU Women: 2 700 IU Liver

Source

Fortified Milk (Retinol form see below for Carotene sources.)

Beta Carotene (Pro-Vitamin A) (See Vitamin A) Vitamin D Men: 100 IU Women: 100 IU

Alfalfa sprouts, Avocado, Bannana, Bee pollen, Brocolli, Cayenne pepper, Carrots Yellow orange fruit, Garlic, Squash, Broccoli, Green & Yellow Vegetables Egg Yolk, Milk, Exposure to sun enables body to make its own Vitamin D., Cod liver Oil, Salmon, seeds, lemongrass, dandelion root, alfalfa sprouts, avocado, garlic, greens leafy

Vitamin E Men: 9-10 mg Women: 6-7 mg

Corn or Cottonseed Oil, Butter, Brown Rice, Soybean Oil, Vegetable oils such as Corn, Cottonseed or Soybean, Nuts Wheat Germ.

Vitamin K None established. Estimated at 0.03 mcg/kg Thiamine Vitamin B1 Men: 0.8 1.3 mg Women: 0.8 mg

Green Vegetables, Liver, also made by intestinal bacteria.

Sunflower Seeds, Dried Beans, Whole and Enriched Grains Kelp, Parsley, Dates, Garlic, Wild Rice, Watercress, Wheat Grass

Riboflavin Vitamin B2 Men: 1.3 1.6 mg Women: 1.1 mg

Liver, Milk, Spinach, enriched Noodles, Mushrooms., alfalfa sprouts, apple , apricot, avocado, dates, figs, garlic, kelp, parsley, wild rice rosehips, seeds

Liver, Milk, Spinach, enriched Noodles, Mushrooms., alfalfa sprouts, apple , apricot, avocado, dates, figs, garlic, kelp, parsley, wild rice rosehips, seeds

Niacin Vitamin B3 Men: 16-23 mg Women: 14-16 mg Niacin is converted to niacinamide in the body. Pantothenic Acid Vitamin B5 Men: 2.5 mg Women: 2.5 mg

Mushrooms, Bran, Tuna, Chicken, Beef, Peanuts, enriched Grains., rice brown, wild , alfalfa, almonds, apricots, chamomile, figs, garlic, nuts

Abundant in animal tissues, whole grain cereals and legumes., alfalfa, almonds, avocado, broccoli, honey faw, oats, oranges, peas, seeds, soybeans, walnuts

Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine Men: 1.8 mg Women: 1.5 mg

Animal protein foods, Spinach,

Broccoli, Bananas, alfalfa, bell pepper, beets, cantaloupe, greens, lemon, nuts,peas, sprouts, veggies green

Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin Men: 2 mcg Women: 2 mcg Biotin 60 mcg

Found almost exclusively in animal products, alfalfa, beans, dulse, garlic, Korean, Siberian ginseng, klep

Cheese, Egg, Yolk, Cauliflower, Peanut Butter, alfalfa sprouts, banana , beans, fruits, grains, nuts ,brown rice, seeds, soybeans

Folic Acid (Folacin) Men: 180-220 mg Women: 160-190 mg Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid Men: 40 mg Women: 30 mg

Green, leafy vegetables, Orange Juice, organ Meats, Sprouts.

Citrus Fruits, Strawberries, Broccoli, Green Peppers

Minerals in organic products essential for body functions. Calcium Men: 800 1000 mg Women: 700-800 mg Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Sardines, Broccoli, Turnip Greens.

Chromium

Beets, cardamom, cloves, dulse, garlic, kelp, mushrooms, wheatgrass, onions

Chromium

Beets, cardamom, cloves, dulse, garlic, kelp, mushrooms, wheatgrass, onions

Copper 2-3 mg

Liver and other organ Meats, Seafoods, Nuts and Seeds., pomegranates, prunes, green veggies , parslety , peas, raisins, grains, almonds , avocado

Iron (Elemental) Men: 8-10 mg Women: 8-13 mg

Liver, lean Meats, Kidney beans, enriched Bread, Raisins., alfalfa sprouts, almonds, apricot, asparagus, beets, cherries, dates, figs, grains, grteens, lentils , parsley, peacans, pistachio nuts, seeds, swiss chard, walnut

Note: Oxalic acid in spinach hinders iron absorption.

Magnesium Men: 230 250 mg Women: 200 210 mg

Spinach, Beef Greens, Broccoli, Tofu, Popcorn, Cashews, Wheat Bran, coconut, dates, figs, beets, avocado, honey raw,

Manganese 2-5 mg

Tea, whole Grains and Cereal products are the richest dietary sources. Adequate amounts are found in Fruits and Vegetables.

Molybdenum 0.15-0.3 mg

The concentration in food varies depending on the environment in which the food was grown. Milk, Beans, Breads and Cereals contribute the highest amounts.

The concentration in food varies depending on the environment in which the food was grown. Milk, Beans, Breads and Cereals contribute the highest amounts.

Phosphorus Men: 1000 mg Women: 850 mg (3-6 g) Potassium Men: 40-80 mmol Women: 40-80 mmol (3-6 g) Selenium 0.05-0.2 mg

Chicken Breast, Milk, Lentils, Egg Yolks, Nuts, Cheese

Peanuts, Bananas, Orange Juice, Green Beans, Mushrooms, Oranges, Broccoli, Sunflower Seeds.

Adequate amounts are found in Seafood, Kidney, Liver and other meats. Grains and other Seed contain varying amounts depending on the soil content.

Sodium

Zinc Men: 12 mg Women: 9 mg

Oysters, Shrimp, Crab, Beef, Turkey, whole Grains, Peanuts, Beans.

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What is meant by the term "synergism"?

Synergism comes from the Greek word "synergos" meaning working together. It refers to the interaction between two or mo than if you added the "things" on their own (a type of "when is one plus one is greater than two" effect).

In toxicology, synergism refers to the effect caused when exposure to two or more chemicals at as time results in health effec of the individual chemicals.

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Efficacy is the capacity to produce an effect. It has different specific meanings in different fields.

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Indication Eyes ( Night Vision) Skin, Hair Bones, Teeth Immune System, Liver, Reproductive Organs Pregnancy & Lactation Antioxidant. Converted to Vitamin A in the body. (See Vitamin A)

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Overdose: Headaches; blurred vision; fatigue; diarrhea; irregular periods; joint and bo

Teeth & Bones Immunity Enhances calcium & phosphorus absorption. Regulates mineral absorption Stabilizes nervous system & heart

Deficiency: Rickets in children; bone softening in adults; osteoporosis.

Overdose: Calcium deposits in organs; fragile bones; renal and cardiovascular damage.

Normal blood clotting Antioxidant. Helps form red blood cells, muscles and other tissues. Preserves fatty acids. Deficiency: Rare, seen primarily in premature or low birth weight babies or children who Reproduction, Lactation RBC protection, Wounds, Prevention blood clots Needed for normal blood clotting. Overdose: Unknown. Deficiency: Defective blood coagulation. Overdose: Jaundice in infants. Deficiency:

Carbohydrate metabolism Muscle coordination.

Anxiety; hysteria; depression; muscle cramps; loss of appetite; in extreme cases beriberi Overdose: Proper nerve function. VIP consistent growth in children Helps with Stress Stabilizes appetite by improving digestion and assimilation of nutrients Fertility & Lactation Provides Energy Mental attitude , focus & concentration Needed for metabolism of all foods and the release of energy to cells. Essential to theDeficiency: functioningCracks of Vitamin and sores B6 and around Niacin. the mouth and nose; visual problems. RBCs & antibodies Vision Overdose: See Vitamin B1 Unknown, although excess of one B vitamin may cause deficiency of others.

Skin, nails , hair

Stress Needed in many enzymes that convert food to energy. Helps maintain a healthy digestive Deficiency: tract and nervous system. In very large doses, lower cholesterol (large doses should

In extreme cases, pellagra, a disease characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea and mouth so Overdose: Hot flashes; ulcers; liver disorders; high blood sugar and uric acid; cardiac arrythmias Converts food to molecular forms. Needed to manufacture adrenal hormones and chemicals Deficiency: that regulate nerve function. Unclear in humans. Wounds Overdose: Adrenals Produced in the body by the beneficial bacteria in the intestines Protein metabolism and absorption. Balance of Sodium & Phosphorus. Carbohydrate metabolism. Balance of Sodium & Potassium Overdose: Helps form red blood cells. Promotes nerve and brain function. Skin , Teeth, Muscles , Nerves, Antibodies, RBCs Builds genetic material. Helps form red blood cells. Growth, Energy, RBC's Overdose: Concentration, memory , balance See Vitamin B1. Needed for metabolism of glucose and formation of certain fatty acids. Essential for proper Deficiency: body chemistry. Formation RNA & DNA Overdose: Food into energy, Prevent exhaustion & muscle pain See Vitamin B1 Nerve damage. See Vitamin B

Deficiency: Anemia, irritability, patches of itchy, scaling skin; convulsions.

Deficiency:

Pernicious anemia; nerve damage. (Note: Deficiency rare except in strict vegetarians, the

Seborrhic dermatitis in infants. Rare in adults, but can be induced by consuming large am

Helps prevent baldness Essential for the manufacture of genetic material as well as protein metabolism and red Deficiency: blood cell Impaired formation cell division; anemia; diarrhea; gastrointestinal upsets. Brain Function, RBCs, Circulation

Overdose: Convulsions in epileptics. May mask pernicious anemia (see Vitamin B12 defi

Antioxidant. Helps bind cells together and strengthens blood vessel walls. Helps maintain Deficiency: healthyMuscle gums. Aids weakness, in the absorption bleeding gums; of iron. easy bruising. In extreme cases, scurvy. Collagen, Connective Tissue, Bones, Teeth Overdose: Loose bowls

Bones & Teeth, Muscle Nerve Function Blood Clotting Activates enzymes needed to convert food to energy Glucose to Energy

Deficiency: Muscle cramps, Brain function, Rickets in children; osteomalacia (soft bones Overdose: Constipation, Kidney Stones, calcium deposits in body tissues. Hinders absorption of iron and other minerals.

Deficiency: Glucose intolerance or insulin resistance hyperglycemia

Metabolism of amino acids ( building blocks of proteins) and fats

Raised serum lipids & weight changes Overdose: Hinders bodys absorption of calcium. Deficiency: Anemia that is unresponsive to iron therapy but corrected by copper Low WBCs thus lower immunity Rare in adults. Infants may develop a type of anemia marked by abnormal development of bones, nerve tissue and lungs. Overdose: Liver disease; vomiting; diarrhea

Proteins involved in growth Nerve function Energy release Enzymes for Iron metabolism ( ceruplasmin ( ferroxidase I) and ferroxidase II) Antioxidant Regulation of gene expression

Component of several enzymes, including on needed to make skin, hair and other pigments. Stimulates iron absorption. Needed to make red blood cells, connective tissue an Essential for making hemoglobin, the red substance in blood that carries oxygen to Deficiency: body cells Skin pallor; weakness; fatigue; headaches; shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, Most iron is stored in bone marrow that makes blood cells Overdose:

Constipation If there is not enough in the body , it goes to the bone marrow reserves. If this iron stored in the bone marrow is low, RBCs dont form properly, they are smaller than Type II diabetes ( J of A Medical Assn) usual ( microcytosis) and fewer Toxic buildup in liver and in rare instances the heart

Activates enzymes needed to release energy in body. Needed by cells for genetic material Deficiency: and bone Nausea, growth. irritability, muscle weakness; twitching; cramps, cardiac arrhythmia Low calcium Low serum potassium Retention of sodium Low circulating levels of parathyroid hormone Muscular tremors, spasms Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, personality changes Alkalinity Lung & Brain Function Aids digestion tendon and bone structure. Wound healing Metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids & cholesterol Thyroid hormones Component of enzymes needed in metabolism. Helps regulate iron storage. Warning: Overdose can be fatal to people with kidney disease.

Overdose: Nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, nervous system disorders.

Deficiency:

Impaired growth, reproduction, skeletal system, glucose tolerance, altered carbohydrate

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Deficiency: Unknown in humans. Overdose:

Component of enzymes needed in metabolism. Helps regulate iron storage.

With calcium builds bones and teeth. Needed for metabolism, body chemistry, nerve and muscle function Helps maintain regular fluid balance. Needed for nerve and muscle function.

Gout-like joint pain. Deficiency: (Rare) Weakness; bone pain; Anorexia. Overdose: Hinders bodys absorption of calcium. Deficiency: Nausea, anorexia, muscle weakness, irritability. (Occurs most often in persons with prolonged diarrhea.) Overdose: Rare. Deficiency: Unknown in humans. Overdose:

Antioxidant. Interacts with Vitamin E to prevent breakdown of fats and body chemicals

Acid neutralizer Proper fx of muscles and nerves Prevents clotting Enhances digestion Necessary element in more than 100 enzymes that are essential to digestion and metabolism

Finger nail changes, hair loss Deficiency: Maybe related to low blood pressure

Overdose: May elevate blood pressure Deficiency: Slow healing of wounds; loss of taste; retarded growth and delayed sexual development Overdose: in children. Nausea, vomiting; diarrhea; abdominal pain; gastric bleeding

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Adequate amounts of this nutrient in the first stage of pregnancy may reduce the risks of neural tube birth defects.

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Dietary element Potassium Chlorine Sodium Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Zinc Iron Manganese Copper Main article:Copper in health Iodine Selenium Molybdenum

RDA/AI (mg) 4700 mg 2300 mg 1500 mg 1300 mg 700 mg 420 mg 11 mg 18 mg 2.3 mg 0.900 mg 0.150 mg 0.055 mg 0.045 mg

Description Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Trace Trace Trace Trace Trace Trace Trace

Category is a systemic electrolyte and is essential in coregulating ATPwith sodium. is needed for production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and in cellular pump functions. is a systemic electrolyte and is essential in coregulating ATPwith potassium. is needed for muscle, heart and digestive system health, builds bone, supports synthesis and function of blood cells. is a component of bones (seeapatite), cells, in energy processing and many other functions. is required for processing ATPand for bones. is pervasive and required for several enzymes such ascarboxypeptidase, liver alcohol dehydrogenase, and carbonic anhydrase. is a cofactor in enzymefunctions.

is required for many proteins and enzymes, notablyhemoglobin to prevent anemia. Dietary sources include red meat, leafy green vegetables,fish (tuna, salmon), eggs, dried f

is required component of many redox enzymes, includingcytochrome c oxidase. is required not only for the synthesis of thyroid hormones,thyroxine and triiodothyronineand to prevent goiter, but also, probably as an antioxidant, for extrathyroidal organs Iodine in biology a cofactor essential to activity of antioxidant enzymes likeglutathione peroxidase. the oxidases xanthine oxidase,aldehyde oxidase, and sulfite oxidase[15]

Insufficiency hypokalemia hypochloremia hyponatremia hypocalcaemia hypophosphatemia hypomagnesemia, magnesium deficiency zinc deficiency anaemia manganese deficiency copper deficiency iodine deficiency selenium deficiency molybdenum deficiency

Excess hyperkalemia hyperchloremia hypernatremia hypercalcaemia hyperphosphatemia hypermagnesemia zinc toxicity iron overload disorder manganism copper toxicity iodism selenosis

Mineral Calcium

What the Mineral does Strengthens the bones and teeth. Also needed to help regulate the heartbeat and help muscle and nerve functions.

Chromium

Required for the proper metabolism of sugar in the blood.

Copper

Important for nerve functioning, red blood cell formation and maintaining energy levels through iron absorption. Also good for healthy bones and the immune system.

Fluorine

Helps to make bones and teeth stronger. Improves resistance to cavities.

Iodine

Helps keep your thyroid glands working. Your thyroid gland helps regulate the rate at which your body carries out its necessary physiological functions.

Helps the blood and muscles carry oxygen to the body.

Iron

Helps muscles work, aids metabolism and aids bone growth.

Magnesium

Helps bone growth and cell production. Manganese

Molybdenum

Helps cells and nerves to function.

Potassium

Essential for nerve function, muscle contraction and maintainance of fluid and blood pressure in the body.

Potassium

Essential for nerve function, muscle contraction and maintainance of fluid and blood pressure in the body.

Selenium

Helps to prevent damage to cells and aids in the functioning of the thyroid gland. An antioxidant for the body.

Sodium Zinc

Helps to regulate water in the body's blood and tissue Helps wounds to heal and aids taste and smell sensory.

Effects of mineral deficiency Its minor deficit can affect bone and teeth formation.

Good food sources milk dairy Products green leafy vegetables salmon sardines turnips tofu almonds broccoli beans cheese

Can affect the potency of insulin in regulating sugar balance.

whole grain food peas meat beans raisins chocolate nuts meat shellfish gelatin desserts salt water fish (salmon) tea fluoridated water seafood seaweed dairy products iodized salt

Anemia, hair problems, dry skin, vitamin C deficiency

Weak teeth and bones.

Enlargement of the thyroid gland.

Tiredness and lethargy, feelings of weakness, iInsomnia, palpitations.

liver red meat egg yolk legumes whole / enriched grains dark green vegetables

Fatigue, numbness, poor memory, muscle twitching and iIrritability, tingling, rapid heart beat.

whole grains nuts legumes apricots bananas soy beans green leafy vegetables

spinach Rarely documented but one case showed in a patient a decrease in serum cholesterol, whole grains depressed growth of hair and nails, scaly dermatitis, weight loss, reddening of his black hair fruit and beard and impaired blood clotting. vegetables tea egg yolk Very rare but one observation has shown a patient to have developed rapid heart and respiratory rates, headache, night blindness, and ultimately became comatose. dark green vegetables peas milk beans grains Depression, fatigue, hypertension, decreased Heart Rate oranges bananas

Depression, fatigue, hypertension, decreased Heart Rate peanuts beans potatoes spinach Poor heart function, osteoarthropathy, mental retardation brazil nuts tuna eggs grains chicken shellfish fish Fatigue, apathy, and nausea as well as cramps in the muscles of the extremities. table salt dairy products Growth retardation, hair loss, diarrhea, delayed sexual maturation and impotence, eye and whole wheat skin lesions, and loss of appetite. peanut poultry eggs legumes beef shellfish

Vitamin/Mineral A B Complex B1 Thiamine B2 Riboflavin B6 pyridoxine B12 cobalamin Biotin Choline Folic Acid folacin Inositol Niacin niacinamide B3 Pantothenic Acid B5 PABA para amino-benzoic acid Pangamic Acid B15 - Calcium Pangamate Vitamin/ Mineral C ascorbic acid D E d-alpha tocopherol F unsaturated fatty acids P bioflavonoids Calcium Chromium Copper Iodine Iron Magnesium Manganese Potassium Sodium Zinc

Synergistic Substances Calcium, Phosphorous, Zinc, C, D, E*, F, Choline, B complex Calcium, Phosphorus, C, E Folic Acid, Niacin, Manganese*, Sulfur, C, E, B2, B Complex* Niacin, Phosphorus, C, B6**, B complex* Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, EFAs, Pantothenic Acid, C, B1, B2, B complex* Choline, Inositol, Potassium, Sodium, C, B6*, B complex* Folic Acid, Sulfur, Pantothenic Acid, C, B12, B Complex* Folic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Inositol*, A, B12, B complex Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, C, B12*, B Complex* Linoleic Acid, Choline*, B12, B Complex* Phosphorus*, C, B1, B2, B Complex* Biotin, Folic Acid, C, B6, B12, B Complex* Folic Acid, C, B Complex* C, E, B Complex* Synergistic Substances All vitamins and minerals, Magnesium*, Calcium*, Bioflavanoids Choline, Calcium, Phosphorus, A, C, F Inositol*, Manganese*, Selenium, Phosphorus*, A, C, F, B1, B Complex* Phosphorus, A, C, D, E C Iron*, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus*, A*, C*, D*, F None Cobalt, Iron, Zinc None Folic Acid, Calcium*, Cobalt, Copper*, Phosphorus, C*, B12 Phosphorus, Calcium, C, D, B6* None Sodium**, B6 Potassium**, D Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, A

Inhibitors Alcohol, coffee, cortisone, mineral oil, excess Iron Coffee, alcohol, infection, sleeping pills, birth control pills, stress, sugar Fever, sugar, stress, raw clams, tobacco, surgery, alcohol, coffee Tobacco, sugar, alcohol, coffee Birth control pills, radiation, tobacco, coffee, alcohol Laxatives, alcohol, tobacco, coffee Egg whites (uncooked), coffee, alcohol Coffee, sugar, alcohol Tobacco, coffee, stress, alcohol Coffee, alcohol Antibiotics, sugar, starch, alcohol, corn, coffee Coffee, alcohol Coffee, alcohol, Sulfa drugs Alcohol, coffee Inhibitors Aspirin, antibiotics, tobacco, fever, cortisone, stress Mineral oil Chlorine, mineral oil, rancid fats, birth control pills X-ray and other radiation Aspirin, antibiotics, tobacco, fever, cortisone, stress Stress, not enough exercise None Excess Zinc None Excess Phosphorus, tea, coffee, excess Zinc None Excess Calcium or Phosphorus Cortisone, salt, sugar, laxatives, diuretics, alcohol, coffee, stress Deficiency in Potassium Excess Calcium, deficiency in Phosphorus, alcohol

Direct Effect on Body Tissue repair, infection resistance, produces visual purple for night vision, helps bones, teeth, hair and skin Metabolism, gastro-intestinal muscle tone, liver, eyes, nerves, hair, mouth, skin Circulation, growth, energy, brain capacity, organ and muscle tone, digestion, appetite, metabolism, blood building, hair, eyes, nervous system, heart function Red blood cell formation, metabolism, cell respiration, eyes, nails, skin, hair, soft tissue Antibodies, Sodium/Potassium balance, fat and protein burning, digestion, nervous system, skin, blood building, muscle tone Blood building, cell life, metabolism, nervous system, appetite Fatty acid production, muscle tone, skin, Vitamin B absorption, cell growth, hair, metabolism Nervous system, hair, lecithin production, fat & cholestorol metabolism, liver, gall bladder, kidneys, thymus gland General growth, reproduction, digestion, metabolism, blood builder, appetite, liver, glands Lower cholesterol, lecithin production, metabolism, hair, growth, slowing of atherosclerosis Cholesterol breakdown, sex hormones, metabolism, digestion, general growth, circulation, nervous system, brain, liver, skin, tongue Metabolism, general growth, vitamin absorption, antibody production, digestion, nervous system, skin, adrenal gland Blood builder, hair colour restoration, intestinal bacteria, metabolism, glands, skin Nervous system, glandular system, metabolism, cell respiration, heart, kidneys Direct Effect on Body Collagen production, tissue healing, iodine conservation, blood building, bone and tooth production, digestion, immune system, shock protection Bone formation, nervous system, blood clotting, skin respiration, heart, thyroid gland, skin Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, anti-clot effect on blood, stronger capillaries, fertility, sexual potency, lung preservation, muscle and nerve preservation, slows aging Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, fights atherosclerosis, organ respiration, general growth, blood coagulation, glands, nerves, skin, mucous membranes Blood vessels, virus prevention, avoids bruising, capillary support, connective tissue, teeth Blood clotting, bone and tooth formation, nerve transmission, muscle growth, heart rhythm, nervous system, skin, soft tissue Increased ability to use glucose, stable blood sugar level Healing process, hair and skin color, bone formation, blood building Metabolism and energy, physical and mental progress, thyroid gland, hair, teeth, nails, skin Stress, disease resistance, blood building Metabolism (Calcium, Vitamin C and blood sugar), acid balance, arteries, bones, teeth, nervous system, heart Vitamin absorption, sexual hormones, skin. enzymes, reproduction, growth, nervous system, brain, muscles Muscle clenching, nervous system, regular heartbeat, rapid growth, skin, kidneys, blood builder Cellular fluid, muscle contraction, lymph nodes, nervous system, blood builder Healing, digestion, reproductive system, metabolism, prostate gland, heart, blood builder

Symptoms of Deficiency Rough skin with blemishes, dry hair, fatigue, itchy/burning eyes, night blindness, sinus and nasal trouble, prone to infection, allergies Indigestion, constipation, high cholesterol, fatigue, dull hair, insomnia, dry skin, acne, anemia Indigestion, heart pain, short of breath, numb extremities, loss of appetite, fatigue, irritability, nervousness, noise and pain sensitivity Mouth sores, itchy/burning eyes, indigestion, dizziness, cataracts, retarded growth Depression, dizziness, weakness, learning disabilities, irritability, arthritis, anemia, baldness, acne Nervousness, anemia, weakness, motion and speech impediments Fatigue, dry or colourless skin, poor appetite, insomnia, muscle pain, depression Stunted growth, heart disease, liver and kidney failure, fat intolerance, bleeding ulcers, high blood pressure Indigestion, stunted growth, gray hair, anemia High cholesterol, eczema, baldness, eye problems, constipation Canker sores, depression, nervous disorders, insomnia, skin sores, nausea, muscular weakness, halitosis, fatigue, headache, lack of appetite Ulcers, hypoglycemia, hair loss, muscle cramping, premature aging, nervous disorders, sore feet, vomiting, intestinal disorders, diarrhea, eczema Depression, headache, constipation, indigestion, gray hair, fatigue, irritability Nervous disorders, glandular disorders, heart disease Symptoms of Deficiency Bleeding gums, nosebleeds, frequent infection, indigestion, cavities, capillary ruptures, anemia, bruising Diarrhea, nervousness, bad metabolism, soft bones and teeth, insomnia, oral burning Dry hair, gastrointestinal disease, impotency, miscarriage, enlarged prostate, muscle wastage Dry skin and hair, brittle nails, weight, varicose veins, acne, diarrhea, allergies, gall stones, eczema Bleeding gums, nosebleeds, frequent infection, indigestion, cavities, capillary ruptures, anemia, bruising Insomnia, muscle cramps, tooth decay, numbness, heart palpitations, nervous disorders Glucose intolerance (diabetes), atherosclerosis Laboured breathing, skin sores, general weakness Dry hair, irritability, cold extremities, nervous disorders, weight Laboured breathing, anemia, constipation, brittle nails Easily angered, confusion, rapid pulse, tremors, disorientation Ear ringing, muscle coordination failure, hearing loss, dizziness Excess thirst, slow reflexes, irregular heartbeat, weakness, insomnia, dry skin, acne, constipation, muscular degeneration Excess gas, muscle degeneration, weight loss, vomiting, loss of appetite Sexual immaturity, loss of appetite, wounds that won't heal, stunted growth, sterility, fatigue

Ailments Treated Teeth and gums, allergies, asthma, heart disease, arthritis, migraines, stress, eczema, hepatitis, colds, bronchitis, athlete's foot, alcoholism, acne, diabetes, cystitis Menstruation, barbiturate and alcohol abuse, migraines, weight, nausea, stress, hypoglycemia, allergies, hair loss, anemia, cystitis, heart disease, hypersensitive child Pain, heart rate and failure, stress, nausea, indigestion, constipation, alcoholism, diabetes, anemia, mental illness Arthritis, digestion, stress, diarrhea, athlete's foot, diabetes, cataracts, acne, hair loss, alcoholism Allergies, fatigue, shingles, hypoglycemia, stress, asthma, bursitis, anemia, epilepsy, weight, insomnia, arthritis Hair loss, eczema, dermatitis, leg cramps Headaches, hair loss, atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, alcoholism, hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, insomnia, constipation, ear ringing, heart disease Atherosclerosis, hair loss, mental disturbances, stress, ulcers, menstruation, fatigue, diarrhea, anemia, alcoholism High cholesterol, hair loss, heart disease, weight, atherosclerosis, constipation Hair loss, diarrhea, stress, bad circulation, leg cramps, halitosis, migraines, tooth decay, high blood pressure, acne Hypoglycemia, hair loss, tooth decay, stress, indigestion, cystitis, allergies, arthritis Gray hair, overactive thyroid, rheumatic fever, infertility, hair loss, parasite infection, skin blemishes & burns Shortness of breath, emphysema, bad circulation, headache, rheumatism, early aging, high cholesterol, heart disease, asthma, atherosclerosis, alcoholism, insomnia Ailments Treated Weight, high cholesterol, arthritis, infections, viruses, stress, tooth decay, allergies, atherosclerosis, cystitis, colds, heart disease, hypoglycemia, hepatitis, hair loss Cystitis, stress, eczema, allergies, alcoholism, psoriasis, acne, arthritis Hair loss, crossed eyes, heart disease, menopause, menstruation, phlebitis, weight, varicose veins, allergies, diabetes, arthritis, high cholesterol, stress, angina, cystitis Asthma, arthritis, weight, ulcers, psoriasis, hair loss, allergies, heart disease, high cholesterol, gall bladder problems Colds, bleeding gums, eczema, hemorrhoids, high blood pressure, fever, ulcers, rheumatism, asthma, dizziness, miscarriage Foot/leg cramps, premenstrual tension, weight, symptoms of aging, arthritis, menopause, insomnia, menstruation, nervous disorders, rheumatism, osteoporosis Hypoglycemia, diabetes Hair loss, anemia Goiter, hair problems, hyperthyroidism, atherosclerosis Colitis, anemia, menstruation, alcoholism High cholesterol, kidney stones, nervous disorders, stomach acid, weight, alcoholism, heart disease, prostate Fatigue, allergies, diabetes, asthma Alcoholism, heart disease, allergies, colic, burns, diabetes, high blood pressure, acne Heat stroke, dehydration, fever Cirrhosis, healing, high cholesterol, infertility, atherosclerosis, alcoholism, hair loss, diabetes

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