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Health and Wellness Library:  Vitamin & Mineral Glossary of Benefits

An informational resource about the health benefits of vitamins and minerals in human nutrition

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Benfotiamine - for antioxidant properties, neuropathic pain, glucose, kidney, and ocular health, sciatica, fibromyalgia, vascular and nerve health

Biotin - for energy production, metabolization of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, skin, hair, and nails, insulin and blood sugar levels, nervous system, muscle aches & pains, eczema, dermatitis

Boron - for bones, osteoporosis, cell membranes, mental function and alertness, serum estrogen & ionized calcium levels, prevention of bone demineralization

Calcium - for strong bones and teeth, osteoporosis, blood pressure, cardiovascular system, cancer prevention, heartburn, irritability and nerve impulses, heart and muscle contractions, blood clotting, PH balance, insomnia

Choline - for memory and brain function, detoxification of liver, heartburn, cholesterol, gallstone prevention, chemotherapy support, spina bifida prevention, tics and twitches, physical endurance

Chromium - for longevity, health, growth, fat metabolism, glucose tolerance, regulation of insulin release, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar, weight loss, muscle mass with exercise

Copper - for bone loss prevention, fertility, blood vessels, bones, tendons, nerves, red blood cell production, use of stored iron, blood clotting, healthy skin, hair pigmentation, antioxidant properties

Folic Acid (Folate) - for cancer prevention, cholesterol, osteoporisis prevention, gout, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), depression and mood, cardiovascular system, periodontal disease, minimizing risk of abnormal pap smears

Inositol - for metabolization of fats and cholesterol, eczema, calmness and well-being, cholesterol levels, healthy hair, brain cell nourishment, nerve signal transmissions

Iodine - for thyroid gland and efficient metabolism, weight loss and burning excess fat, growth and development, fibrocystic breasts, energy, mental acuity, healthy hair, nails, skin, and teeth

Iron - for anemia, exhaustion and fatigue, immune system, protein metabolism, respiratory system, skin tone, energy, mental acutiy, normal growth and development

Magnesium - for nerve and muscle functioning, conversion of blood sugar to energy, anti-stress and depression, blood pressure, natural tranqualizer along with calcium, blood clot inhibition, prevention of calcium deposits, kidney stones, and gallstones, PMS, fibromyalgia, indigestion, muscle relaxant, asthma and respiratory system

Manganese - for antioxidant, nervous system, blood clotting, milk production in nursing mothers, fatigue and irritability, muscle reflexes, memory, food metabolization, thyroid functioning, digestion

Molybdenum - for anemia, sense of well-being, anti-cancer of stomach and esophagus, tooth decay, detoxification of preservatives and sulfites, metabolization of fats and carbohydrates

Niacin (Vitamin B-3) - for blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides, circulation, nervous system, digestive and gastrointenstinal problems, arthritis, joint flexibility, anti-inflammatory, healthy skin, migraine headaches, energy metabolization, canker sores, halitosis, diarrhea, depression, anxiety, and stress, insomnia, brain and nerve cells

Nickel - for acceleration of chemical reactions in body, bone health

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) - for metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, energy, athletic performance, rheumatoid arthritis, nervous system and stress, cholesterol and triglycerides, serotonin production, healing after surgery, chronic heartburn and migraines, allergies, nasal congestion, acne, lupus

Phosphorus - for bones and skeletal structure, teeth, tooth enamel, gums, energy, metabolism of fats and starches, growth and body repair, heart regularity, arthritis, speedier recovery of burn victims, cancer prevention, cell health

Potassium - for mental clarity, chemotherapy support, immune system, blood pressure, disposal of body waste, allergies, arthritis, nerve impulses and muscle contractions, regulation of heartbeat

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Vitamin and Mineral Health Benefits Facts for Informational Purposes Only

Readers should not use this information for self-diagnosis or self-treatment, but should always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any major dietary changes. This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice.