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Vitamins Water Soluble - Needs water to digest
Can take before or after
meals
NB
Taking the B range out of balance can create toxic
events. Best supplement with a
balanced multi
vitamin supplement like Nutrilte Daily
or Nutrilite B Plus
The B Vitamins
B1 Thiamine
Deficiency Symptoms
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Loss of Appetite.
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Fatigue. Fatigue may occur gradually or suddenly.
...
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Irritability. Irritability is the feeling of
agitation and frustration. ...
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Reduced Reflexes. ...
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Tingling Sensation in Arms and Legs. ...
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Muscle Weakness. ...
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Blurry Vision. ...
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Nausea and Vomiting.
When you don't get enough thiamine, you may
first have nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite,
fatigue and difficulty concentrating. ... If thiamine
deficiency is severe, serious problems can result
including loss of hearing, permanent nerve damage, coma,
permanent brain damage, heart damage, liver damage, and
death.
Function
Vitamin B1,
thiamin, or thiamine, enables the body to use
carbohydrates as energy. It is essential for glucose
metabolism, and it plays a key role in nerve, muscle,
and heart function. ... Water-soluble vitamins are
carried through the bloodstream. Whatever the
body does not use is eliminated in urine.
Food Sources
There are many natural ways to add thiamine-rich foods to
an everyday diet. Food sources of thiamine
include beef, liver, dried milk, nuts, oats, oranges,
pork, eggs, seeds, legumes, peas and yeast. Foods are
also fortified with thiamine
B2 Riboflavin
Deficiency Symptoms
include sore throat, redness and swelling of the lining
of the mouth and throat, cracks or sores on the outsides
of the lips and at the corners of the mouth,
inflammation and redness of the tongue, and a moist,
scaly skin inflammation.
Function
Vitamin B2 helps your body with many things, including
turning food into energy and making red blood cells.
Food Sources
Food sources of vitamin B2 include milk, breads,
fortified cereals, almonds, asparagus, dark meat
chicken, and cooked beef.
B3
Niacin
Symptoms of deficiency
The symptoms of the late stage of severe vitamin B3 (niacin) deficiency ─
a disease called 'pellagra' ─ include inflammation of
the skin (dermatitis), vomiting, diarrhea, headache,
fatigue, and memory loss. If untreated, pellagra is
ultimately fatal
Function
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is an important
nutrient. In fact, every part of your body needs it to function properly.
As a supplement, niacin may help lower cholesterol, ease
arthritis and boost brain function, among other
benefits. However, it can also cause serious side
effects if you take large doses.
Foods
Good sources of vitamin B3 (niacin) include
yeast, meat, poultry, red fish (e.g., tuna, salmon),
cereals, legumes, and seeds. Milk, green leafy
vegetables, coffee, and tea also provide some niacin
B5 Pantothenic Acid
Symptoms of Deficiency
Function
It's necessary for making blood cells, and it helps you
convert the food you eat into energy. Vitamin B5 is
one of eight B vitamins. All B vitamins help you convert
the protein, carbohydrates, and fats you eat into
energy.
Foods
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is available in a
variety of foods, usually present as coenzyme A (CoA) or
phosphopantetheine (20). Liver and kidney, yeast, egg
yolk, broccoli, peanuts, fish, shellfish, chicken, milk,
yogurt, legumes, mushrooms, avocado, and sweet potatoes
are good sources of vitamin B5
Whole grains are major sources of pantothenic acid, but
processing and refining grains may result in a 35% to
75% loss
B6 Pyrodoxine
Symptoms of Deficiency
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Cracked and Sore Lips. ...
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Sore, Glossy Tongue. ...
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Mood Changes.
...
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Weakened Immune Function. ...
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Tiredness and
Low Energy. ...
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Tingling and Pain in Hands and Feet. ...
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Seizures.
Function
It helps the body make the hormones serotonin
(which regulates mood) and norepinephrine (which helps
your body cope with stress). Vitamin B6 also
helps the body make melatonin, which is important
in helping regulate your internal clock and your sleep
Foods
Pork
poultry, such as chicken or turkey
Fish
bread
wholegrain cereals, such as oatmeal, wheatgerm
and brown rice
eggs
vegetables
soya beans
peanuts
milk
potatoes
some fortified breakfast
cereals
Recommended Daily Allowance
1.4mg a day for men
1.2mg a day for women
B7 Biotin
Symptoms of Deficiency
Signs of overt biotin deficiency include hair loss and
a characteristic scaly red rash in the face (around the
eyes, nose, mouth), and in the genital area. Neurologic
symptoms in adults have included depression, lethargy,
hallucination, numbness and tingling of the extremities,
and ataxia
Biotin deficiency
can cause thinning hair and loss of body hair; a rash
around the eyes, nose, mouth, and anal area; pinkeye;
high levels of acid in the blood and urine; seizures;
skin infection; brittle nails; and nervous system
disorders
Function
Biotin is needed in very small amounts to help the body
break down fat.
The bacteria that live naturally in
your bowel are able to make biotin, so it's not clear if
you need any additional biotin from the diet.
Biotin is also found in a wide range of foods, but
only at very low levels.
Foods
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Eggs.
Biotin is present in egg yolks. ...
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Almonds. Almonds that are raw, salted, or roasted
contain high levels of biotin. ...
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Cauliflower. Raw cauliflower contains 17 micrograms
of biotin per serving. ...
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Cheeses. ...
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Mushrooms. ...
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Sweet potato.
...
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Spinach.
Recommended Daily Allowance
300 micrograms daily.
B9 Folic Acid
Symptoms of Deficiency
Vitamin B9, also called folate or folic acid, is
one of 8 B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body
convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which
is used to produce energy. These B vitamins, often
referred to as B-complex vitamins, also help the body
use fats and protein.
Foods
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Beans.
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Citrus fruits.
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Whole grains.
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Green leafy vegetables.
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Beets.
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Cauliflower.
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Lettuce.
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Asparagus.
B12 Cyanocobalamin
Symptoms of Deficiency
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Weakness, tiredness, or lightheadedness.
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Heart palpitations and shortness of breath.
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Pale skin.
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A smooth tongue.
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Constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or gas.
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Nerve problems like numbness or tingling,
muscle weakness, and problems walking.
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Vision loss.
Function
Vitamin B-12 is crucial to the normal function of the
brain and the nervous system. It is also involved in the
formation of red blood cells and helps to create and
regulate DNA. The metabolism of every cell in the body depends
on vitamin B-12, as it plays a part in the synthesis of
fatty acids and energy production.
Foods
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Beef, liver, and chicken.
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Fish and shellfish such as trout, salmon, tuna fish,
and clams.
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Fortified breakfast cereal.
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Low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese.
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Eggs.
Recommended daily Allowance – UK Public Health
Supplements for B Vitamins
Nutrilite Daily
Nutrilite Vitamin B Plus
Nutrilite Double X
Vitamin C
Deficiency
Symptoms
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Dry, Damaged Skin
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Easy Bruising
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Slow to heal
wounds
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Painful, Swollen Joints
Function
A lack of vitamin C will also affect the immune
system, absorption of iron, metabolism of cholesterol
and other function
Foods that contain Vitamin C
Broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, kale, kiwi, orange
juice, papaya, red, green or yellow pepper, sweet
potato, strawberries, and tomatoes.
How much should you get per day?
75 to 90 milligrams per day
Supplements
Nutrilite Vitamin C
Minerals
Zinc
Deficiency Symptoms
Impaired Immune System,
Loss of appetite
Hair loss
Impotence
Foods That Contain Zinc
Meat
Lentils, Chick peas, Beans
Nuts,
Dairy Products
Eggs and whole grains
How much should you get per day?
8 milligrams (mg) a day for women and 11 mg a day for
men
Supplementation
Nutrilite Mineral Sticks
One stick provides 10 mg of zinc; Zinc contributes
to the normal function of the immune system;
How much should you get per day
10 mg of zinc; Zinc contributes
to the normal function of the immune system;
Lecithin
Symptoms of Deficiency
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Poor memory
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Depression
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High Cholesterol
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Anxiety
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Eczema
Function
Lecithin is
a fat that is essential in the cells of the body. It can
be found in many foods, including soybeans and egg
yolks. Lecithin is taken as a medicine and is
also used in the manufacturing of medicines. Lecithin is
used for treating memory disorders such as dementia and
Alzheimer's disease.
Foods that contain
Lecithin
Supplimentation
Nutrilite Lecithin E
Vitamin E
Known to
Stabilise cell membranes
Helps top reduce the risk of
caridiovascular disease
Improves immune fuction and
reduce susceptibility to infection
Protect
against eye diseses such as macular degenratio
and cataracts
Works with vitamin C to prevent
oxidation of LDL cholesterol
Function
As a fat-soluble nutrient, vitamin E functions mainly
as an antioxidant, which means it helps protect cells
from damage caused by unstable molecules called free
radicals.
Supplimentation
Nutrilite Lecithin E
Omega 3
Deficiency Symptoms
Function
Omega-3 fish
oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Omega-3 fatty
acids are essential nutrients that are important in
preventing and managing heart disease. Findings show omega-3 fatty
acids may help to: Lower blood pressure
Foods Containing Omega 3
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Anchovy and Salmon fish
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Flaxseed
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Walnuts
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Flaxseeds.
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Eggs
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Milk
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Soybean oil
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Olive oil
Supplementation
Nutrilite Omega 3
Calcium
Deficiency
symptoms
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Cramps and
Muscle Spasms
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Tiredness and
fatigue, insomnia, sleepiness
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Numbness in
tips of fingers
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Abnormal
heart Rhythm
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Nail and skin
symptoms. ...
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If you lack
calcium in your diet the body will take calcium from
you bones to keep in balance which can lead to
osteoporosis.
...
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Dental
Problems. ...
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Severe deficiency - Mental confusion
Depression.
Function
Calcium and its Role in Human Body. Calcium is
very essential in muscle contraction, oocyte activation,
building strong bones and teeth, blood clotting, nerve
impulse, transmission, regulating heart beat and fluid
balance within cells.
Calcium Rich Foods
.How Much per day.
1000mg per
day ideally from your diet
Supplementation
Nutrilite
CalMag D
Magnesium
Deficiency Symptoms
Function
Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical
reactions in the body. It helps to maintain
normal nerve and muscle function, supports a healthy
immune system, keeps the heartbeat steady, and helps
bones remain strong. It
also helps adjust blood glucose levels. It aids in
the production of energy and protein
Magnesium Rich Foods
Fruits high
in magnesium include dried figs, avocados,
guavas, bananas, kiwi fruit, papayas,
blackberries, raspberries, cantaloupes, and grapefruit.
Nuts are nutritious and tasty. Types of nuts that are
particularly high in magnesium include almonds, cashews and
Brazil nuts. For instance, a 1-ounce (28-gram) serving
of cashews contains 82 mg of magnesium
Daily needs
Men should generally consume 400 to 420 milligrams (mg)
of magnesium daily. Healthy adult women should
consume 310 to 320 mg daily.
Supplementation
Nutrilite CalMag D
Eye Health
Common Issues
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Cataracts,
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Macular
degeneration,
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Gaucoma.
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Poor Night vision
Adding
high-quality supplements will accelerate that outcome
and further reduce the risk of cataracts,
glaucoma, eye floaters, retinopathy and optic
neuritis. ... Bilberry: Protects the retina and
improves night vision; reduces cataracts, macular
degeneration, and glaucoma.
Lutein is
naturally present in the back part of the eye that
filters blue light and helps maintain cell vitality. Bilberry
contains anthocyanosides, a type of antioxidant that
supports a healthy inflammatory response to further
support eye health.
Bilberry or Blueberry can be bought in
vegetable shops . Ripe blueberries are sweet and can be
added to smoothies
Supplementation
Nutrilite Billberry and Lutein
Herbal Products
Rhodiola
• Helps fatigue
• Improves
physical endurance
• Reduce anxiety and depression
• Improves memory
• Lowers Blood Pressure
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Protects arteries
• Helps control blood sugar
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Protects liver
• Anti-cancer
• Protects healthy
cells during radiation therapy for cancer
For
more information check out
webMD for more info on this amazing prioduct
Supplementation
XS Rhodiola
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