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A Simple Guide To Vitamins

Vitamins Description Sources
A
RDI 5000 I.U.
An essential carotenoid antioxidant; Important for eyesight, bone strength & growth, infection resistance, and skin, teeth & gum maintenance. Equilib
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B
Complex
The B group acts together synergistically and functions in the human body as coenzymes. They dissolve in water, are rapidly absorbed and are stored poorly in the body thus requiring constant replenishing.

B1
Thiamine
RDI 1.5mg
Maintains emotional stability and keeps you mentally alert. Helps create energy from food and promotes proper metabolism of carbohydrates in the body. Men's Daily Nutritional System
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B2
Ribovlavin
RDI 1.7mg
Is essential in body growth, tissue repair, cell respiration, proper food digestion, nervous system health, assimilation of iron and works with vitamin A for good vision. It also works with B1 in the coversion of food to energy. Men's Daily Nutritional System
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B3
Niacin
RDI 20mg
Is essential in the production of sex hormones, insulin, and cortisone. It is also needed for the maintenance of healthy nervous and digestive systems and normal brain functions.

B5
Pantothenic Acid
RDI 10mg
Works primarily in the adrenal glands to produce energy, in the digestive tract to help in the absorption of other nutrients, in the immune system to protect the body from infection, in the nerves to keep things calm and in the skin to keep a nice complexion. Men's Daily Nutritional System
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B6
Pyridoxine
RDI 2mg
Is a cofactor for 80 different biochemical reactions in the body. The most important of these are the conversion of the amino acid tryptophan into the powerful neurotransmitter serotonin. Aids in formation of red blood cells. Equilib
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B9
Folic Acid
RDI 400 mcg
Necessary for production of red blood cells and synthesis of DNA and RNA. Especially essential for pregnant women.

B12
Cyanocobalamin
RDI 6mcg
A complex formula containing cobalt and phosphorus that are essential in the production of red blood cells. It also benefits growth, metabolism and the nervous system. Equilib
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C
Ascorbic Acid
RDI 60mg
An antioxidant nutrient that is essential in the formation of collagen and in the growth and repair of soft tissue, bones and teeth. Equilib
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D
RDI 400 I.U.
The sun triggers your skin to produce “provitamin D” which is converted to active vitamin D in the liver and kidneys. Essential for calcium and phosphorus use and necessary for healthy bones, teeth and cartilage. Equilib
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E
RDI 30 I.U.
An essential antioxidant nutrient that acts to intercept free radicals, maintain red blood cells and can supply oxygen to the body to increase endurance. Equilib
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K
RDI 80mcg
Plays a significant role in bone calcification and is necessary in the formation of a chemical required in blood clotting. Men's Daily Nutritional System
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