Monday, February 17, 2014

Guide to Vitamins, Part 2


VITAMIN PRIMARY FOOD  DEFICIENCY
FUNCTIONS SOURCES   SYMPTOMS
B6 Aids in metabolism of  nuts, legumes, whole dermatitis, cracks at
(Pyridoxine) protein and carbohydrates. grains, fish, poultry,  corners of mouth, 
Assists in formation of red  corn, bananas, lean  smooth tongue, irri-
blood cells and antibodies. meat, liver tability, depression,
Involved in sodium convulsions, anemia,
potassium balance. dizziness
B12 Aids in formation of red  dairy products, fish,  anemia, numbness
(Cyano- blood cells. Maintains shellfish, egg yolks, and tingling in fingers,
cobalamin) healthy nervous system. lean meats degeneration of 
Aids metabolism of protein peripheral nerves,
fat, and carbohydrates. brain, and spinal cord,
Essential for normal growth fatigue, poor growth
and development.
Foilc Acid Aids in formation of dark, green leafy anemia, red, swollen
(Folacin, hemoglobin in red blood vegetables, lima smooth tongue;
Folate) cells. Assists in formation beans, asparagus diarrhea; poor
of enzymes and other while grains, nuts, growth
body cells. legumes, liver
Pantothenic Helps in the metabolism all plant and animal fatigue, tingling in
Acid of protein, fat, and  foods but best are hands and feet, 
carbohydrates.  Involved  whole grains, fresh severe abdominal
In formation of hormones vegetables, egg  cramps, nausea,
and nerve-regulating  yolks difficulty sleeping.
substances.

Used with permission from A Year of Health Hints by Don R Powell, PHD and the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, copyright 2010. www.healthylife.com

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    1. Great information shared. I will personally use this as guideline on my diet. Health and wellness always needs to be first on our priorities. Keep sharing sir!

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