:: Vitamins ::
Listed in alphabetical order

Vitamin A
  Main Attributes
    - Anti-oxident
    - Fat-soluble
    - anti-cancer properties
  Beneficial for
    - Dry skin
    - Mucous membranes (eyes)
    - Night vision
  Main food sources
    - Dairy
    - Liver
    - Fish

Vitamin B group (B vitamins work together)
  Main Attributes
    - Water-soluble
  Beneficial for
    - Stress
    - Carbohydrate metabolism
    - Excess alcohol intake
    - Nervous system
    - Enery metabolism
    - Hormone synthesis
    - Lowering cholesterol
    - Red blood cell production
    - Heart and blood vessels
  Main food sources
    - Whole grain cereals
    - Legumes
    - Poultry and lean meat
    - Green vegetables
    - Dairy products
    - Yeast and peanuts
    - Liver, kidney, oysters

Vitamin C
  Main attributes
    - Anti-oxident
    - Water-soluble
    - Anti-cancer properties
  Beneficial for
    - Smokers
    - Lowering cholesterol
    - Immune system
    - Disease prevention
    - Blood capillaries
  Main food sources
    - Citrus fruits
    - Tomatoes
    - Sweet potatoes
    - Soybeans
    - Green vegetables

Vitamin D
  Main attributes
    - Fat-soluble
  Beneficial for
    - Regulating calcium and phosphorus in teeth and bones
  Main food sources
    - All dairy foods
    - Fish
    - Liver

Vitamin E
  Main attributes
    - Anti-oxident
    - Fat-soluble
    - Anti-cancer properties
  Beneficial for
    - Inflamation control
    - Normal reproduction
    - Muscle development
    - Heart and blood vessels
    - Lowering cholesterol
    - Dry skin
  Main food sources
    - Wheatgerm
    - Vegetable oils
    - Whole grain cereals
    - Leafy green vegetables


:: Definitions ::

Anti-oxident:
  These provide a protective function by blocking the formation of damaging by-products generated as our body converts food to entergy.  Super anti-oxident supplements, if taken in excess, can interfere with some of the oxidative pathways that our body does need, so should be used with discretion.

Water-soluble, Fat-soluble:
  The vitamin is best absorbed by this component.  Water-soluble vitamins should be taken with plenty of water.  Fat-soluble should be taken on a full stomach.


:: Disclaimer ::

Vitamins, if taken in excessive ammounts, can cause adverse health hazards.  You should consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any dietary supplement.


:: Footnotes ::

Informational source: Quack Busters - www.quackbusters.com.au

This e-book can be obtained from the author's website, www.vrillusions.com

by: vrillusions@mail.com - vrillusions.com
Vitamins.txt v1.1 (c)January, 2002