THE ABC'S OF NUTRITION


THE ABC'S OF NUTRITION


VITAMIN A: fat-soluble for vision, gene expression, reproduction, immune function, embryonic development, and human growth.

VITAMIN B1: thiamine...converts carbohydrates and aminos to energy, helps the heart, muscles, and the nervous system to operate

VITAMIN B2: riboflavin, human growth and reproduction, red blood cells, energy from carbs

VITAMIN B3: niacin...digestion, skin and nerves, cholesterol reduction

VITAMIN B5: pantothenic acid, fatty acid metabolism, synthesis of hormones and cholesterol

VITAMIN B6: pyridoxine metabolism of amino acids and glycogen, antibodies in the immune system

VITAMIN B9: folic acid, synthesis of protein, DNA production, tissue growth, cell function

VITAMIN B12: cell metabolism, red blood cell production, central nervous system

BIOTIN: muscle mass

CHOLINE: improved memory and magnesium stores

VITAMIN C: in vivo production of collagen, or your body's infrastructure

VITAMIN E: tocotrienols...potent antioxidant, heart, circulation, cancer prevention, etc.

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS, or E.F.A.'s, the omega oils should be a mix of 4 parts omega 3 to 1 part omega 1 to 1 part conjugated linoleic acid, essential to tissue repair

MINERALS: the correct balance of bio-identical bioavailable salts essential for growth and hormone balance




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