The Health Benifits info for Vitamin A, B,C,D, E and minerals

Vitamin/Mineral	Health Benefit
Vitamin A	Promotes growth and repairs of body tissues, bone formation and healthy skin and hair. Essential for night vision.
Beta Carotene	Serves as an antioxidant and may help protect against certain cancers,cataracts and heart disease. Converted to vitamin A in the body.
Vitamin C	Promotes healthy cell development,wound healing,and resistance to infections. Serve as an antioxidant and may help protect against certain cancers,cataracts and heart disease.
Vitamin D	Aids in the absorption of calcium and helps to build bone mass and prevent bone loss. Helps maintain blood levels of calcium and phosphorous.
Vitamin E	Helps protect cells from free radical injury and is key for normal growth and development. Serves as antioxidant and may help protect against cancers, cataracts and heart disease.
Vitamin K	Needed for normal blood clotting.may help protect against osteoporosis, may inhibit some cancer tumors,also aids in reducing excessive menstrual flow.
Thiamin	Essential for converting carbohydrates to energy. Needed for normal functioning of the nervous system and muscles,including the heart muscle.
Riboflavin	Helps in red blood cell formation,nervous system functioning and release of energy from foods. May improve vision and help protect against cataracts.
Niacin	Promotes release of energy from foods and proper nervous system functioning.
Vitamin B-1	May promote growth,aids in digestion on carbohydrates,improve mental attitude,relieve dental postoperative pain,essential for normal functioning of nerve tissue,muscles and heart.
Vitamin B-2	Aids in growth and reproduction promotes healthy hair,skin, nails, alleviates eye fatigue eliminate soreness of mouth and lips help burn carbohydrates,fat and protein.
Niacin (B-3)	Niacin is very effective in lowering LDL or called bad cholesterol and raising HDL also called good cholesterol, it also promotes healthy digestive system, prevent severity of migraine headache, increase circulation,reduce high blood pressure, also is possible cancer inhibitor.
Vitamin B-6	Important for metabolism of protein and proper nervous system functioning.
Vitamin B-12	Vital for blood formation and healthy nervous system.
Biotin	Assists in the metabolism of fatty acids and utilization of B-vitamins.
Choline	Helps lower cholesterol,transferring nerve impulse to the brain, helps against memory loss and senile dementia, aids the liver in removing poisons and drugs from the bloodstream.
Folic Acid	Needed for normal growth and development and red blood cell formation. Helps reduce risk of neural tube birth defects. May reduce the risk of cervical dysphasia.
Inositol	Lower Cholesterol, important for healthy hair, prevent premature falling out of hair, prevent eczema, helps redistribute body fat, may relieve diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Pantothenic Acid(B-5)	Aids in normal growth and development.
Calcium	Essential for developing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. Assists in blood clotting,muscle contraction and nerve transmission. Helps reduce risk of osteoporosis.
Boron	Boron is essential to vitamin D for the metabolism of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in building strong bones. It is also involved in the absorption of estrogen in preventing postmenopausal osteoporosis and building muscle.
Chromium	Aids in glucose metabolism and regulates blood sugar.
Copper	Copper aids in the development of red blood cells as well as the maintenance of healthy bones, nerves and the immune system
Iron	Necessary for red blood cell formation and function. Amount needed is higher in women of childbearing age.
Magnesium	Activates nearly 100 enzymes and helps nerves and muscles function.
Phosphorus	Works with calcium to develop and maintain strong bones and teeth. Enhances use of other nutrients.
Potassium	Regulates heartbeat,maintain fluid balance and helps muscles contract.
Selenium	Essential component of a key antioxidant enzyme. Necessary for normal growth and development.
Silicon(silica)	Necessary for bone and connective tissue formation, for healthy nails,hair,skin and calcium absorption. Needed to maintain flexible arteries and preventing cardiovascular disease.
Zinc	Essential part of more than 100 enzymes involved in digestion, metabolism,reproduction and wound healing.

The Health Benefits of Vitamins & Minerals