Functions of Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine HC1)

Acids metabolism of protein carbohydrates and fats; controls cholesterol level; aids chemical balance between blood and tissue; prevents water retention; builds hemoglobin.

Niacin (as Niacinamide)

Acids normal functioning of tissues, particularly skin, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system; used with other vitamins in converting carbohydrates to energy.

Sodium Fluoride

Acts systemically to strengthen developing teeth. For the prevention of dental caries by increasing tooth assistance to acid dissolution. Promotes remineralization and inhibits the cariogenic microbial process.

Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)

Aids in releasing energy to body cells; enables utilization of fats, proteins and sugars.

Iodine

Aids thyroid gland and prevents goiter; helps burn fat; converts carotene into Vitamin A; aids absorption of carbohydrates from small intestine; promotes growth; regulates energy production; maintains hair, nails skin and teeth.

Calcium

Builds bones and teeth; aids in proper function of muscles, heart, nerves, and iron utilization; helps blood coagulation; regulates the passage of nutrients in and out of cells; relieves pain and cramps; eases insomnia.

Zinc

Eliminates cholesterol deposits; aids in absorption of B-Vitamins, manufacture of enzymes and insulin, and metabolism of carbohydrates; essential for growth; aids healing essential for proper function of prostate gland; prevents prostate cancer and sterility; keeps hair glossy and smooth.

Folic Acid

Essential for function of Vitamins A, D, E, and K forms red blood cells and nucleic acid; improves circulation; aids digestion of proteins. May help prevent neuro tube defects (pina bifida), and some cancers. Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.

Vitamin C

Essential for the formation of collagen; needed for absorption of iron, some proteins and folic acid; prevents oxidation of other vitamins; aids in metabolism of amino acids and calcium; stops internal bleeding; strengthens blood vessels maintains hard bones and teeth; promotes stamina; holds body cells together prevents infections, colds, fatigue and stress; reduces allergies; heals wounds and burns.

Copper

Facilitates iron absorption; synthesizes enzymes and skin pigments; promotes protein metabolism; aids Vitamin C oxidation; produces RNA; forms hemoglobin, red blood cells, and hair color.

Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine)

Helps convert sugar and starches into energy; promotes digestion, strong heart muscle, child growth; prevents fatigue, fat deposits in arteries.

Vitamin K

Known as the clotting vitamin, because without it blood would not clot. Some studies suggest that it helps maintain strong bones in elderly.

Iron

Present in all cells; one of the constituents of hemoglobin which carries oxygen to the tissues by blood circulation.

Vitamin D

Promotes bone and tooth development and normal growth; aids utilization of phosphorus and calcium; maintains nervous system and heart action; prevents rickets.

Vitamin A

Promotes skeletal growth, normal tooth structure, healthy mucous membranes, healthy skin, eyes and hair; essential for night vision.

Vitamin B-12

Promotes utilization of protein, fats and carbohydrates; essential for formation of red blood cells; builds nucleic acid; prevents pernicious anemia; helps nervous system.

Vitamin E

Protects body's store of Vitamin A, tissues and far from destructive oxidation, and breakdown of red corpuscles; strengthens capillary walls; regulates menstrual rhythm; prevents loss of other vitamins; acids blood flow to heart; lowers blood cholesterol and fatty acids; vital to cell health; regulates protein and calcium metabolism.

Magnesium

Reduces blood cholesterol; forms hard tooth enamel and fights tooth decay; aids in converting blood sugars into energy; helps regulate body temperature; aids nerve function and bone growth; helps utilize Vitamins B, C, E; promotes absorption and metabolism of other minerals; activities enzymes for metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids; prevents calcium deposits in the bladder, heart attacks, depression polio.