NAME |
USE
|
SOURCE
|
Vitamin B-1
(Thiamine)
|
Brain function
Nervous System
Function
Mood Stabilizer
Enhances energy
Decreases stress
|
Beef, pork, liver,
legumes, fish poultry, yeast, whole-grain breads, pasta & nuts
|
Vitamin B-2
(Riboflavin)
|
Enhances energy
Dry, cracked lips
and mouth
Decreases stress
Promotes vision
|
Milk/dairy, dark
green vegetables, eggs, yogurt, enriched breads/cereals, and liver.
|
Vitamin B-3
(Niacin)
|
Reduces blood
pressure by dilating blood vessels
Improves
circulation to extremities
Reduces cholesterol
Brain function
Decreases stress
|
Yeast, meats, eggs,
poultry, liver, cereal, legumes, seeds, milk, green leafy vegetables, fish,
& nuts
|
Vitamin B-5
(Pantothenic Acid)
|
Enhances energy and
stamina by supporting the Adrenal glands
Decreases stress
Fatigue
PMS
|
Widespread in foods
|
Vitamin B-6
(Pyridoxine)
|
Brain function
Decreases stress
Fatigue
Reduces blood
pressure
PMS
Reduces risk of
heart attack
Mood Stabilizer
Enhances Immune
system
|
Meats, fish, green
leafy vegetables, legumes, bananas, & whole grains
|
Vitamin B-12
(Cobalamin)
|
Brain function
Production of
healthy Red Blood Cells
Enhances energy and
stamina by supporting the Adrenal glands
Reduces cholesterol
& dilates blood vessels
|
Meats, fish,
poultry, milk, eggs, yeast. & cheese
|
PABA
|
Skin pigmentation
disorders
Red Blood Cell
production
Protects intestines
Fatigue,
irritability and anxiety
|
Grains, cereal,
corn, rice, wheat, & flour
|
Choline
|
Depression &
anxiety
Brain function
& memory
Fat metabolism
|
Cereals, grains,
legumes, & meat
|
Inositol
|
Depression &
anxiety
Brain function
Fat metabolism
|
Cereals, grains,
legumes, & meat
|
NAME |
USE
|
SOURCE
|
Vitamin A
(Beta-carotene)
|
Maintain vision
Growth, bone
formation, tissue repair, and red blood cell production
|
Dairy foods, liver,
eggs, green leafy vegetables, oranges, and red fruits
|
Vitamin C
(Ascorbic Acid)
|
Infection
resistance
Wound healing
&Collagen synthesis
Decreases “bad
“cholesterol (LDL)
|
Fruits, berries,
mangos, melons, tomatoes, green peppers, and green leafy vegetables
|
Vitamin D
(Choleacalciferol)
|
Bone formation
Calcium absorption
|
Milk/Dairy, fish,
liver. And eggs
|
Vitamin E
Alpha and Gamma tocopherol
|
Red blood cell
production
Enhances Immune
system
Cellular membrane
stability protecting heart and brain function
|
Nuts, vegetable and
seed oils, wheat grains, wheat germ, and green leafy vegetables
|
Vitamin K
|
Blood clotting
regulation
Bone growth
|
Dark green
vegetables, liver spinach, kale, & broccoli
|
Biotin
|
Decreases stress
& anxiety
Fatigue, &
insomnia
Chronic fatigue
syndrome
|
Most foods
|
Folic Acid
|
Red blood Cell
production Prevent cervical dysplasia
Enhances energy and
stamina
|
Green leafy
vegetables, liver, legumes, seeds, enriched breads, cereals, rice and pasta
|
Omega 3
(DHA & EPA)
|
Forms membrane
structure of all cells in the body and are required for normal development
and function of brain, eyes, inner ear, adrenal glands, and reproductive
tract.
Decreases
inflammatory disease
Lower blood
pressure
Anxiety,
Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and ADHD
|
Fish, flaxseeds,
pumpkin seeds and soy
|
Omega 6
(Primrose oil or Borage
oil)
|
Stress
Lowers cholesterol
|
Seeds, seed oils,
and vegetable oils
|
NAME |
USE
|
SOURCE
|
Boron |
Energy utilization
Development and
maintenance of bone and absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus
|
Dairy products, drinking
water, legumes, and nuts
|
Calcium
|
Bone and teeth
Muscle contraction
and relaxation
Nerve function
Maintains cellular
function in brain and heart
Reduces cholesterol
|
Dairy, fish (with
bones), tofu, legumes, kale, and broccoli
|
Chromium
|
Enhances energy and
stamina
Sugar and fat
metabolism
Potentiates the
action of insulin
Reduces mood swings
& anxiety
|
Fruits, vegetables,
vegetable oils, whole grains, seeds,
& brewer’s yeast
|
Copper
|
Enhances the
absorption of iron
Enhances bone
production
Enhances production
of ATP (fuel for the cells)
|
Meat & drinking
water
|
Iron
|
Critical for
hemoglobin formation in red blood cells
Oxygen carrier for
energy utilization
|
Beef, fish,
poultry, shellfish, eggs, legumes, dried fruits, & fortified cereals
|
Magnesium
|
Brain and nerve
function
Muscle contraction
Enhances energy
production in the heart
Dilates coronary
arteries and lowers blood pressure
|
Legumes, whole
grain cereals, nuts, dark green vegetables,
& chocolate
|
Potassium
|
Nerve transmission
Fluid balance
Muscle contraction
Ensures energy gets
into cells where they can be broken down for energy
|
Fruit, vegetables,
dairy, grains, legumes, & beef
|
Selenium
|
Enhances Vitamin E
functions
Enhance energy and
stamina by balancing adrenal gland
Reduces risk of
cancer of prostrate, breast, colon, rectum, & lung
|
Seafood, meats,
grains, & Brazil nuts
|
Zinc
|
Enhances immune
system
Wound healing
Sperm production
Involved in many
enzyme, hormone and protein functions
|
Beef, fish,
poultry, grains, vegetables
|
NAME |
USE
|
SOURCE
|
L-Glutamine |
Enhances strength 7
stamina
Decreases cravings
for alcohol & carbohydrates
Stimulates immune
system
Peptic Ulcers
|
Raw parsley,
spinach, wheat, corn, peanuts, soybean, & milk
|
L-Phenylalanine
|
Produces
norepinephrine - 9neurotransmitter which increases alertness, reduces
appetite, improves memory and acts as an antidepressant
|
Dairy, almonds,
avocados, lima beans, peanuts, & seeds
|
L-Tyrosine
|
Antidepressant,
enhances memory and increases mental alertness
Supports thyroid
and pituitary glands
|
Almonds, avocados,
bananas, beef, dairy, eggs, fish, lima beans, pumpkin seeds, & sesame
seeds
|
L-Cystine
|
Antioxidant that
protects body against radiation and pollution.
|
Poultry, wheat,
broccoli, brussel sprouts, eggs, garlic, onions, & red peppers.
|
L-Carnitine
|
Enhances strength
& stamina
Angina & heart
disease
Reduces cholesterol
Chronic fatigue
syndrome
|
Fish, eggs, dairy,
& beef
|
L-Glutathione
|
Enhances Immune
system
Anti-inflammatory
Prevents cataracts
|
Fish, eggs, dairy,
& beef
|
L-Lysine
|
Assists calcium
absorption
Helps form collagen
(replenishes skin tone)
Reduce viral growth
(Herpes)
|
Fish, eggs, dairy,
lima beans, beef, soy, yeast, & potatoes.
|
L-Methionine
|
Reduces cholesterol
& fats
Prevents hair,
skin, and nail disorders
|
Fish, eggs, dairy,
beans, beef, garlic onion, lentils, & soybeans
|
L-Tryptophan
|
Insomnia,
depression, & anxiety
Migraine H/A
|
Dairy, beef,
poultry, barley, brown rice, fish, soybeans, & peanuts
|
5 HTP
|
Depression &
anxiety
H/A, Fibromyalgia
Appetite
suppressant, weight loss
Psychosis
Myoclonic syndromes
(sudden, dramatic muscle spasms Cerebral ataxia
|
Dairy, beef,
poultry, barley, brown rice, fish, soybeans, & peanuts
|
This information has been
compiled from the sources in the public domain to provide a comprehensive list
of commonly used herbs. This
information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute
for medical advice or treatment.
Questions about the specific
use of any vitamin or supplement for any specific condition or patient should
be referred to a licensed physician
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