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micronutrients,they help convert macronutrients to a more bioavailable useful form. They act as coenzymes. Enzymes speed up chemical reactions and without vitamins, they would be very slow. Vitamins are helpers in metabolism.They are essential for growth, vitality, and health and are helpful in digestion, elimination and resistance to disease	what are vitamins
vitamins A,D,E, F,K	fat soluble vitamins
Vitamins B complex, C, and bioflavonoids	water soluble vitamins
it is stored in the liver, comes in 2 forms vitamin A and retinol, it is needed for health and protection of epithelial tissue and mucous membranes, for eyesight, growth, bones, teeth, hair and skin.	Vitamin A needed fo
dry or rough skin, hair, acne, poor vision, weak tooth enamel poor night vision, acne.	Vitamin A signs of deficiency
diabetics and people with hypothyroid do not convert beta-carotene to vitamin A, people with low liver/gall bladder function are deficient in this vitamin.	Vitamin a causes fo deficiency
low resistance to colds and infections, goose bumps, dry, itchy back of upper arms.	Vitamin A effects of defficiency
fish liver oils, dairy products, green and yellow fruit and vegetables	Vitamin A foods
essential for energy and cellular integrity as well as blood formation. It plays a part in the nervous system, especially for schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.	Niacin
sore tongue, fatigue, loss of appetite, skin disorders, cankers sores in mouth, insomnia, dermatitis in both sides at same time, worsen with sun.	Niacin signs of deficiency
liver, kidneys, peanuts, seafood, avocados, eggs, milk	Niacin foods
most utilized supplements. it helps with the synthesis of red blood cells as well as lipids and carbohydrates metabolism.	Vitamin B6
anemia, nervousness, poor dream recollection, sore thumbs, kidney stones, acne worse during menstruation	vitamin B6 deficiency signs
overcooking and improper storage of foods, birth control	B6 causes of deficiency
PMS and reproductive systems syndromes with water retention, and neurological disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome responds well to B6 and mag/cal therapy	vitamin B6 effects of deficiency
cantaloupe, cabbage, eggs, beef, green leafy vegetables, whole grains, excess protein inhibit B6 absorption.	B6 foods
is closely associated with folic acid in the metabolism of intestinal absorptive cells. It is associated with another B vitamin, choline, in the metabolism of fatty acids. It has an important role in the health of the nervous system.	Vitamin B12
fatigue and weakness, dizziness, heart palpitations, chest pain, sore, red glazed looking tongue, spoon shaped nails, mild jaundice of eyes and skin, ringing in ears, loss of appetite, memory loss, numbness, tingling, menstrual disturbances, poor coordination	vitamin B12 signs of deficiency
impaired digestion and malabsorption, lack of calcium, certain medications.	vitamin B12 causes of deficiency
pernicious anemia, fatigue and depression	effects of deficiency B12
all animal products, miso, soy products and sprouted grains.	B12 foods
beneficial for nerve transmission, liver/gall bladder functions and cholesterol metabolism. without choline which is an active ingredient of the bile, fats become trapped in the liver where they block metabolism, holine also stimulates activities of the thymus gland.	choline
high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, overweight, eczema, bleeding ulcer,	choline signs of deficiency
poor digestion and malabpsorbtion, diet high in animal fats and sugars	causes of deficiency choline
linked to parkinson and alzheimer's disease, linked to high cholesterol, cardiovascular problems	effects of choline deficiency
fish, liver, heart, legumes, egg yolks , green leafy vegetables, whole grains	choline recommendation
critical for cellular division, assist in energy production and the formation of blood cells. Crucial for DNA systhesis and healthy cellular activity. Crucial to the nerve cell development of the fetus. important for healthy brain function.	folic acid
paleness, sore red tongue, fatigue, insomnia	folic acid signs of deficiency
easily destroyed by heat and light, malabsorption and abnormal metabolism can cause deficiency. Taking birth control interferes. deficiency of folic acid in a pregnant woman is linked to birth defects. Anemia, depression, acne, heart disease, low immune system, underactive stomach, PMS are al llinked to deficiency of this important vitamin	folic acid causes deficiency and effects
dark green leafy greens, citrus fruits, whole grains	folic acid food
antioxidants, works best when combined with flavonoids. Plays a major role in the formation of collagen (the main protein substance of the body), preserves the integrity of muscles, blood vessels and body tissues.	vitamin C
bleeding gums, urinary track infections, anemia, general weakness, aching bones and joints, skin bruises easily, frequent infections, excessive hair loss, muscle cramps.	Vitamin c signs of deficiency
inadequate dietary intake and stress, prescription drugs, cigarette smoke and other pollutants	Vitamin C causes of deficiency
citrus, green leafy vegetables, green peppers, papaya, raw onions, potatoes, berries, tomatoes	vitamin c foods
the sunshine vitamin, it increases calcium absorption and phosphorus in intestinal tract, and regulates calcification and mineralization of the bones	vitamin D
metabolic abnormalities in absorption or metabolism of vit D. Heredity may play a role. Sedentary indoor lifestyle with lack of sun exposure may also lead to this deficiency. Underactive stomach with low HCL and liver/gall dysfunction may hinder the absorption.	vitamin D causes of deficiency
rickets, dental caries, muscle cramps, nervousness and insomnia	vitamin D symptoms of deficiency
powerful antioxidant, necessary for the production of sex hormones in both male and female and infertility has been linked to deficiencies. Absorption is dependent of both pancreatic secretions and bile, insufficiency of either may lead to deficiency of vitamin e. supplementation is vital for diabetics	vitamin E
heart disease, premature aging, weakness, irritability, diarrhea, poor skin condition, brittle hair, muscle wasting	vitamin E signs of deficiency
underactive liver/gall bladder, pancreas problems, diabetes, nerve damage, muscle weakness, fat malabsorption.	vitamin E causes of deficiency
brussel sprouts, greens, whole wheat, whole grain ,cereals, eggs, liver, organ meats, peanuts,	Vitamin E recommendation