Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids
Vitamin B6: Beneficial if you suffer from water retention. Necessary for the absorption
of fats and protein. Aids in maintaining sodium and potassium balance.
Vitamin B12: Required for proper digestion, absorption of foods, the synthesis of protein,
and the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
Vitamin C: An antioxidant required for tissue growth and repair. Helps to prevent cancer,
protects against infection, and enhances immunity. Increases the absorption of iron. Also
may reduce cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.
Vitamin E: An antioxidant important in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular
disease. Improves circulation and is necessary for tissue repair. Reduces blood pressure and relaxes leg cramps. Prevents cell damage by inhibiting the oxidation of fats.
Coenzyme Q10: Plays a critical role in the production of energy in every cell of the body.
It aids circulation, stimulates the immune system, increases tissue oxygenation, and has
anti-aging effects. Also beneficial in fighting obesity and diabetes.
Chromium: Vital in the synthesis of cholesterol, fats, and protein. Maintains stable
blood sugar levels through proper insulin utilization, and can be helpful both for people
with diabetes and hypoglycemia.
Potassium: Important for a healthy nervous system and a regular heart rhythm. Helps
prevent stroke, aids in proper muscle contraction, and works with sodium to control the
body's water balance.
Selenium: Principal function is to inhibit the oxidation of fats. Selenium and Vitamin E
act together to aid in the production of antibodies and to help maintain a healthy heart and
liver.
Carnitine: Helps transport long-chain fatty acids, which are burned within the cells to
provide energy. It thus increases the use of fat as an energy source. This prevents fatty
build-up, especially in the heart, liver, and skeletal muscles.
Glutamine: Helps to build and maintain muscle. Can enhance mental functioning, and
decreases sugar cravings.
Phenylalanine: Increases mental alertness, and suppresses the appetite.
Lecithin: Enables fats to be dispersed in water and removed from the body, thus
protecting the vital organs and arteries from fatty buildup.
All information taken from "Prescription for Nutritional Healing, A-to-Z Guide to Supplements,"
by James F. Balch, M.D. and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C.
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