VITAMINS

Vitamin A plays an important role in the body's immune system functions and is needed for healthy skin, nails and mucous membranes. It is essential for healthy eyes, normal vision and especially helpful with night vision.

8eta-Carotene is a pre-Vitamin A compound which the body converts into Vitamin A. Once converted, it helps maintain healthy vision and aids the body's immune system.

Vitamin 8-1 (Thiamine) creates body energy through carbohydrate assimilation while helping the body's growth and development by maintaining the normal function of the nervous system, muscles and heart.

Vitamin 8-2 (Riboflavin) helps in the release of energy to the body and helps the body maintain healthy mucous membrane linings in the respiratory tract while also promoting normal growth of the nervous system, skin and eyes.

Vitamin 8-3 (Niacin) plays a role in the utilization of fats and tissue respiration while helping reduce blood cholesterol. Niacin helps the body maintain normal function of skin, nerves and the digestive system.

Vitamin 8-5 (Pantothenic Acid) helps body growth with the release of energy from foods and is needed in the body's synthesis ofhormones, bile, hemoglobin and the production of nerve transmitting substances.

Vitamin 8-6 (Pyridoxine) acts as a co-enzyme in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism giving the body energy and resistance to stress. B-6 also helps promote normal red blood cell formation and normal functions of the brain.

Vitamin 8-9 (FolIc Acid) is essential in the growth and development of normal red blood cells. It also helps maintain normal patterns of growth for the nervous system, intestinal tract and white blood cells.

Vitamin 8-12 (Cyanocobalamin) is important in blood formation, specifically for red blood cells in the bone marrow. It helps to manufacture the covering to nerve cells and the normal functioning of the nervous system.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) plays a major role in the body's immune system increasing resistance to diseases and infections. It also aids in the absorption of iron and helps in collagen formation in connective tissues. Vitamin C also contributes to the healthy formation of hemoglobin, capillaries and red blood cells.

Vitamin D is formed by the body when exposed to sunlight. It is extremely important in maintaining bone density as it assists in the mineral absorption of Calcium and Phosphorus.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps fight against oxidation and free radicals. It protects Vitamins A and C from oxidation thus keeping them potent. It promotes a healthy cardiovascular system by prolonging the life of red blood cells and acts as an anti-blood clotting agent.

Vitamin H (8Iotln) is a B Complex vitamin necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Biotin is necessary to maintain healthy skin and hair.

Vitamin K is most important in the production of coagulants blood clotting factors within the body