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Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and Minerals are essential elements that our bodies need in order to function properly. Our body needs vitamins and minerals in small amounts. We need some other nutrients in larger amounts e.g. proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Vitamins are considered essential as the body needs them to function properly, and you don’t feel hungry when they slowly drain.

The major vitamins are divided into two categories. One category is “water-soluble vitamins” and the other is “oil-soluble vitamins.” Water-soluble vitamins must be taken daily because they are not stored in the body, but are excreted rather quickly, especially in a tropical place like Singapore. Examples of water-soluble vitamins are vitamin C and vitamin B (B-Complex Vitamins). Oil-soluble vitamins are stored longer in the body’s fatty tissue and in the liver. Oil soluble vitamins include vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K. Vegetarians need consume enough oil to help adsorption of oil-soluble vitamins.

It is often difficult to eat a well balanced diet that provides the proper amounts of vitamins and minerals. Therefore, it is necessary to take a food supplement that provides the additional essential elements needed to maintain optimum health and vitality.

Do you need Vits? SYMPTOM ANALYSIS
Each symptom may result from a combination of nutrient deficiencies. You always want to a diverse nutrition.

VITAMIN PROFILE
1. VITAMIN A (retinol & beta-carotene)
Mouth ulcers
Poor night vision
Acne
Frequent colds or infections
Dry flaky skin
Dandruff
Thrush or cystitis
Diarrhoea

2. VITAMIN D (ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol)
Arthritis or osteoporosis
Backache
Tooth decay
Hair loss
Muscle twitching or spasms
Joint pain or stiffness
Weak bones

3. VITAMIN E (d-alpha tocopheral)
Lack of sex drive
Exhaustion after light exercise
Easy bruising
Slow wound healing
Varicose veins
Loss of muscle tone
Infertility
Poor skin elasticity

4. VITAMIN C (ascorbic acid)
Frequent colds
Lack of energy
Frequent infections
Bleeding or tender gums
Easy bruising
Nose bleeds
Slow wound healing
Red pimples on skin

5. VITAMIN B1 (thiamine)
Tender muscles
Eye pains
Irritability
Poor concentration
Prickly' legs
Poor memory
Stomach pains
Constipation
Tingling hands
Rapid heartbeat

6. VITAMIN B2 (riboflavin)
Bloodshot, burning or gritty eyes
Sensitivity to bright lights
Sore tongue
Cataracts
Dull or oily hair
Eczema or dermatitis
Split nails
Cracked lips

7. VITAMIN B3 (niacin)
Lack of energy
Diarrhoea
Insomnia
Headaches or migraines
Poor memory
Anxiety or tension
Depression
Irritability
Bleeding or tender gums
Acne

8. VITAMIN B5 (pantothenic acid)
Muscle tremors, cramps or spasms
Apathy
Poor concentration
Burning feet or tender heels
Nausea or vomiting
Lack of energy
Exhaustion after light exercise
Anxiety or tension
Teeth grinding

9. VITAMIN B6 (pyridoxine)
Infrequent dream recall
Water retention
Tingling hands
Depression or nervousness
Irritability
Muscle tremors, cramps or spasms
Lack of energy

10. VITAMIN B12 (cyanocobalamin)
Poor hair condition
Eczema or dermatitis
Mouth over-sensitive to hot or cold
Irritability
Anxiety or tension
Lack of energy
Constipation
Tender or sore muscles
Pale skin

11. FOLIC ACID (vitamin M)
Eczema
Cracked lips
Prematurely greying hair
Anxiety or tension
Poor memory
Lack of energy
Depression
Poor appetite
Stomach pains

12. BIOTIN (vitamin H)
Dermatitis
Poor hair condition
Prematurely greying hair
Tender or sore muscles
Poor appetite or nausea

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID PROFILE
1. OMEGA 3 / OMEGA 6 (alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids)
Dry skin, eczema or dry eyes
Water retention
Dry hair or dandruff
Frequent infections
Inflammatory health problems, e.g. arthritis
Poor memory or learning difficulties
Excessive thirst or sweating
High blood pressure or high blood lipids
PMS or breast pain

MINERAL PROFILE
1. CALCIUM
Muscle cramps, tremors or spasms
Insomnia or nervousness
Joint pain or arthritis
Tooth decay
High blood pressure

2. MAGNESIUM
Muscle cramps, tremors or spasms
Muscle weakness
Insomnia, nervousness or hyperactivity
High blood pressure
Irregular or rapid heartbeat
Constipation
Fits or convulsions
Breast tenderness or water retention
Depression or confusion

3. IRON
Pale skin
Sore tongue
Fatigue or listlessness
Loss of appetite or nausea
Heavy periods or blood loss

4. ZINC
Decline in sense of taste or smell
White marks on more than 2 finger nails
Frequent infections
Stretch marks
Acne or greasy skin

5. MANGANESE
Muscle twitches
Childhood 'growing pains'
Dizziness or poor sense of balance
Fits or convulsions
Sore knees

6. SELENIUM
Family history of cancer
Signs of premature ageing
Cataracts
High blood pressure
Frequent infections

7. CHROMIUM
Excessive or cold sweats
Cold hands
Dizziness or irritability after 6 hours without food
Need for excessive sleep or drowsiness during the day
Need for frequent meals

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