We Need Vitamins and Minerals

To live fully, experience the health and vitality that is your birthright. Until now you did not know the secret of true Vibrant Living through proper nutrition.

America leads the field in nutritionally depleted soil. At the Earth Summit Statistics meeting in 1992, experts revealed information conclusively showing that farmlands in North America were 85% micro-nutrient depleted.

In 2002 the Journal of the American Medical Assoc, June 2002, reported that leading medical researchers and clinicians recommended that every person use a daily multi-nutrient supplement.

Here is what each vitamin and mineral is and why they are needed.

VITAMIN A

Vitamin A is fat-soluble. It is found in green and yellow fruits and vegetables, milk, milk products, fish liver oil, apricots (dried), liver, spinach and carrots. The bones, eyes, hair, skin, soft tissue, and teeth are all affected by the lack of this vitamin.

It aids body tissue reparation and maintenance (resists infection), visual purple production (necessary for night vision). The symptoms, if you are deficient, are allergies, appetite loss, blemishes, dry hair, fatigue, itching burning eyes, loss of smell, night blindness, rough dry skin, sinus trouble, soft tooth enamel, susceptibility to infections…

Vitamin A will help acne, alcoholism, allergies, arthritis, asthma, athlete's foot bronchitis, colds, cystitis, diabetes, heart disease, hepatitis, migraine headaches, psoriasis, sinusitis, stress, tooth and gum disorders.

VITAMIN B1

Vitamin BI is water-soluble. It is found in black strap, brewer's yeast, brown rice, fish, meat, nuts, organ meats, poultry, and wheat germ. Also in peanuts, sunflower seeds and Brazil nuts.

Our appetites, blood building, carbohydrate metabolism, circulation, digestion (hydrochloric acid production), energy, growth, learning capacity, muscle tone, maintenance of intestines, stomach and heart, are all affected by this vitamin. The symptoms, if you are deficient, are lose of appetite, digestive disturbances, fatigue, irritability, nervousness, numbness of hands and feet, pain and noise sensitivity, pains around your heart and shortness of breathe.

VITAMIN B2

Vitamin B2 is water-soluble. It is found in black strap molasses, brewer's yeast, nuts, organ meats, whole grains, almonds, Brussels sprouts and liver.

It affects our eyes, hair, nails, skin, and soft body tissue. It aids in antibody and red blood cell formation, cell respiration, metabolism (carbohydrate, fat and protein). The symptoms, if you are deficient, are cataracts, corner of mouth cracks and sores, dizziness, itching, burning eyes, poor digestion, retarded growth, red, sore tongue.

Vitamin B2 will help if you have acne, alcoholism, arthritis, baldness, cataracts, diabetes, diarrhea, indigestion and stress.

VITAMIN B6

Vitamin B6 is water-soluble. It is found in black strap molasses, brewer's yeast, green, leafy vegetables, meat, organ meats, wheat germ, whole grains, desiccated liver, prunes, brown rice and peas…

It aids in antibody formation, digestion (hydrochloric acid production), fat and protein utilization (weight control), maintains sodium/potassium balance (nerves). The symptoms, if you are deficient, are acne, anemia, arthritis, convulsions in babies, depression, dizziness, hair loss, irritability, learning disabilities, and weakness.

Vitamin B6 will help arteriosclerosis, baldness, cholesterol (high), cystitis, facial oiliness, hypoglycemia, mental retardation, muscular disorders, nervous disorders, nausea in pregnancy, overweight, post-operative nausea, stress and sun sensitivity.

VITAMIN B12

Vitamin B12 is water-soluble. It is found in cheese, fish, milk, milk products, organ meats, cottage cheese, liver, tuna fish, and eggs.

It aids in appetite, blood cell longevity, and healthy nervous system, metabolism (carbohydrate, fat and protein).

The symptoms, if you are deficient, weakness, nervousness, pernicious anemia, walking and speaking difficulties.

Vitamin B12 will help alcoholism, allergies, anemia, arthritis, bronchial asthma, bursitis, epilepsy, fatigue, hypoglycemia, insomnia, overweight, shingles, and stress.

BIOTIN

Biotin is water-soluble. It is found in legumes, whole grains, organ meats, brewer's yeast, lentils, mungbeans, sprouts, egg yolk and liver. It aids cell growth, fatty acid production, metabolism (carbohydrate, fat, protein), and vitamin B utilization.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are depression, dry skin, and poor appetite. Biotin will help baldness, dermatitis, eczema and leg cramps.

CHOLINE

Choline is water-soluble. It is found in brewer's yeast, fish, legume, organ meats, soybeans, wheat germ, lecithin, liver, egg yolks and peanuts.

It aids in lecithin formation, liver and gall bladder regulation, metabolism, (fats, cholesterol) and nerve transmission.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are bleeding stomach ulcers, growth problems, heart problems, heart trouble, high blood pressure, impaired liver and kidney function and intolerance to fats.

Choline will help alcoholism, arteriosclerosis, baldness, cholesterol (high), constipation, dizziness, ear noises, hardening of the arteries, headaches, heart trouble, high blood pressure, hypoglycemia and insomnia.

FOLIC ACID

Folic acid is water-soluble. It is found in green, leaf vegetables, mild, milk products, organ meats, oysters, salmon, whole grains, brewer's yeast, dates, spinach and tuna fish. It aids in appetite, body growth, and reproduction, hydrochloric acid, protein metabolism, and red blood cell formation.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are anemia, digestive disturbances, graying hair, and growth problems. Folic acid will help alcoholism, anemia, arteriosclerosis, baldness, diarrhea, fatigue, menstrual problems, mental illness, stomach ulcers, and stress.

INOSITOL

Inositol is water-soluble. It is found in black strap molasses, citrus fruits, brewer's yeast, meat, milk, nuts, vegetables, whole grains, lecithin, oranges, and peanuts. It aids in artery hardening retardation, cholesterol reduction, hair growth, lecithin formation, and metabolism (fat and cholesterol).

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are cholesterol (high), constipation, eczema, eye abnormalities, and hair loss.

Inositol will help arteriosclerosis, baldness, cholesterol (high), constipation, heart disease, and overweight.

NIACIN

Niacin is water-soluble It is found in brewer's yeast, seafood, lean meats, milk, milk products, poultry, desiccated liver, rhubarb, and peanuts.

It aids in circulation, cholesterol level reduction, growth, hydrochloric acid production, metabolism (protein, fat, carbohydrates), and sex hormone production.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are appetite loss, canker sores, depression, fatigue, halitosis, headaches, indigestion, insomnia, muscular weakness, nausea, nervous disorders, and skin eruptions.

Niacin will help acne, baldness, diarrhea, halitosis, high blood pressure, leg cramps, migraine headaches, poor circulation, stress, and tooth decay.

PANTOTHENIC ACID

Pantothenic acid is water-soluble. It is found in brewer's yeast, legumes, organ meats, salmon, wheat germ, whole grains, mushrooms, elderberries, and orange juice.

It aids in antibody formation, carbohydrate, fat, protein conversion (energy), growth stimulation, and vitamin utilization.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are diarrhea, duodenal ulcers, eczema, hypo-glycemia, intestinal disorders, kidney trouble, loss of hair, muscle cramps, premature aging, respiratory infections, restlessness, nerve problems, sore feet, and vomiting.

Pantothenic acid will help allergies, arthritis, baldness, cystitis, digestive disorders, hypoglycemia, tooth decay, and stress…

PARA AMINOBENZOIC ACID - PABA

PABA is water-soluble. It is found in black strap molasses, brewer's yeast, liver, organ meats and wheat germ. It aids in antibody formation, carbohydrate, fat, protein conversion (energy), intestinal bacteria activity, and protein metabolism.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are constipation, depression, digestive disorders, fatigue, gray hair, headaches, and irritability.

PABA will help baldness, graying hair, overactive thyroid gland, parasitic diseases, rheumatic fever, stress, and infertility. It shows externally by burns, dark skin spots, dry skin, sunburn, and wrinkles.

PANGRAMIC ACID - B15

Pangramic acid is water-soluble. It is found in brewer's yeast, brown rice, meat (rare), seeds (sunflower, sesame, pumpkin), whole grains, and organ meats.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are heart disease, nervous and glandular disorders.

Pangramic acid helps alcoholism, asthma, arteriosclerosis, cholesterol (high), emphysema, heart disease, headaches, insomnia, poor circulation, premature aging, rheumatism, and shortness of breath.

VITAMIN C - ASCORBIC ACID

Vitamin C is water-soluble. It is found in citrus fruits, cantaloupes, green peppers, and strawberries.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are anemia, bleeding gums, capillary wall ruptures, bruise easily, dental cavities, low infection resistance (colds), nosebleeds, and poor digestion.

Vitamin C helps alcoholism, allergies, artheroscienrosis, arthritis, baldness, cholesterol (high), colds, insect bites, overweight, prickly heat, sinusitis, stress, and tooth decay.

VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is fat-soluble. It is found in egg yolks, organ meats, bone meal, sunlight, milk, salmon, and tuna.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are burning sensation (mouth and throat), diarrhea, myopia, nervousness, poor metabolism, softening bones and teeth.

Vitamin D helps acne, alcoholism, allergies, arthritis, cystitis, eczema, psoriasis, and stress.

VITAMIN E

Vitamin E is fat-soluble. It is found vegetables, eggs, liver, organ meats, vegetable oils, desiccated liver, oatmeal, peanuts, tomatoes, and wheat germ oil.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, falling hair, enlarged prostate gland, disease, heart disease, Impotency, muscular wasting, and sterility.

Vitamin E helps allergies, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, baldness, cholesterol (high), crossed eyes, cystitis, diabetes, heart disease (coronary thrombosis, angina pectoris, rheumatic heart disease), menstrual problems, overweight, phlebitis, sinusitis, stress, thrombosis, and varicose veins. Externally, helps burns, scars, warts, wrinkles and wounds.

VITAMIN F

Vitamin F is found in vegetable oils, safflower, soy, corn, wheat germ and sunflower seeds.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are acne, allergies, diarrhea, dry skin, dry brittle hair, eczema, gallstones, nail problems, under weight, and varicose veins.

Vitamin F helps allergies, baldness, bronchial asthma, cholesterol (high), eczema, gallbladder problems or removal, heart disease, leg ulcers, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, overweight and underweight…

VITAMIN P - BIOFLAVONOIDS

Vitamin P is water-soluble. It is found in fruits (skin and pulp), apricots, cherries, grapes, grapefruit, lemons, and plums.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are anemia, bleeding gums, capillary wall ruptures, bruise easily, dental cavities, low infection resistance (colds), nosebleeds, and poor digestion.

Vitamin P helps asthma, bleeding gums, colds, eczema, dizziness (caused by inner ear), hemorrhoids, high blood pressure, miscarriages, rheumatic fever, rheumatism, and ulcers.

MINERALS

CALCIUM

Calcium is found in milk, cheese, molasses, yogurt, bone meal, dolomite, almonds, and beef liver.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are heart palpitations, insomnia, muscle cramps, nervousness, arm and leg numbness, and tooth decay.

Calcium helps arthritis, aging symptoms (backache, bone pain, finger tremors), foot and leg cramps, insomnia, menstrual cramps, menopause problems, nervousness, overweight, premenstrual tension, and rheumatism.

CHROMIUM

Chromium is found in brewers yeast corn oil, whole grain cereals.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are arteriosclerosis, and glucose intolerance in diabetics.

Chromium helps diabetes and hypoglycemia...

COPPER

Copper is found in seafood, kelp tablets, and iodized salt. The symptoms, if you are deficient, are general weakness, impaired respiration, and skin sores.

Copper helps anemia and baldness.

IODINE

Iodine is found in seafood, kelp tablets and iodized salt.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are cold hands and feet, dry hair, irritability, nervousness, and obesity. Iodine helps arteriosclerosis, hair problems, goiter, and hyperthyroidism.

IRON

Iron is found in black strap molasses, eggs, fish, organ meats, poultry, wheat germ, desiccated liver, and shredded wheat.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are breathing difficulties, brittle nails iron deficiency anemia (pale skin, fatigue), and constipation,

Iron will help alcoholism, anemia, colitis, and menstrual problems.

MAGNESIUM

Magnesium is found in bran, honey green leafy vegetables, nuts, seafood, spinach, bone meal, kelp tablets, peanuts and tuna.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are confusion, easily aroused anger, nervousness, rapid pulse, and tremors.

Magnesium helps alcoholism, cholesterol, depression, heart conditions, kidney stones, nervousness, prostate troubles, sensitivity to noise, stomach acidity, tooth decay and overweight...

PHOSPHORUS

Phosphorus is found in eggs, fish, grains, glandular meats, yellow cheese, and milk.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are appetite loss, fatigue, irregular breathing, nervous disorders, overweight, and weight loss.

Phosphorus will help arthritis, stunted growth in children, stress, tooth and gum disorders.

MANGANESE

Manganese is found in bran cereals, celery, bananas, egg yolks, green, leafy vegetables, legumes, liver, nuts, pineapples, and whole grains.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are ataxia (muscle coordination failure), dizziness, ear noises, and loss of hearing.

Manganese will help allergies, asthma, diabetes, and fatigue.

POTASSIUM

Potassium is found in dates, figs, peaches, tomato juice, black strap molasses, peanuts, raisins, seafood, apricots, bananas, flounder, potatoes and sunflower seeds.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are acne, continuous thirst, dry skin, constipation, general weakness, insomnia, muscle damage, nervousness, slow irregular heartbeat, and weak reflexes.

Potassium helps acne, alcoholism, allergies, burns, colic in infants, diabetes, high blood, heart disease (angina pectoris, congestive myocardial infarction).

SODIUM

Sodium is found in salt, milk, cheese, and seafood.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are appetite loss, intestinal gas, muscle shrink-age, vomiting, and weight loss...

Sodium helps dehydration, fever, and heat stroke.

SULPHUR

Sulphur is found in bran, cheese, clams, eggs, nuts, fish, and wheat germ.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are not known.

Sulphur helps arthritis. Externally, helps skin disorders (eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis).

ZINC

Zinc is found in brewer's yeast, liver, seafood, soybeans, WHICH I RECOMMEND THAT NO ONE EVER, EVER EAT, spinach, sunflower seeds, and mushrooms.

The symptoms, if you are deficient, are delayed sexual maturity, fatigue, loss of taste, poor appetite, prolonged wound healing, retarded growth, and sterility.

Zinc helps alcoholism, arteriosclerosis, baldness, cirrhosis, diabetes, internal and external wounds, and injury healing, high cholesterol (eliminates deposits), and infertility.

I am here to help you, help yourself, enjoy a Vibrant Life.

Best of Health,

Margie Garrison
arthritislady@yoursuccesslinks.com