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Vitamins Are Vital and
Minerals Are a Must
In a perfect world we would all eat
a perfectly balanced diet that would provide our bodies with all the
vitamins and minerals we need for perfect health. Unfortunately, the
world isn’t perfect and neither are we. A survey conducted by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture found that only about half of all Americans
eat a piece of fruit a day. The typical American woman doesn’t even
eat the minimum RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for vitamins E or B-6,
or the critical minerals calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc.
Vitamins and minerals are essential
to every process that goes on in our bodies, even though as
micro-nutrients we need them in relatively small amounts compared to the
macro-nutrients carbohydrates, proteins, fats and water. Although a
daily multiple vitamin and mineral supplement isn’t meant to replace a
healthful, balanced diet, it can be a good insurance policy for those
times when we don’t eat as well as we should.
Remember, for optimal health:
exercise regularly, reduce stress, eat healthy meals and try a MULTIPLE
CHOICE from Nature’s Life.
Vitamins and Their Benefits
Vitamin A and the carotenoids
enhance immunity, act as
antioxidants and are necessary for new cell growth.* Vitamin A and it is
vital for healthy skin and eyes.* Carotenoids (such as beta carotene)
are converted to vitamin A,
but their primary benefit is their powerful antioxidant protection.*
The B vitamins feed and regulate the
brain and nervous system.* Thiamine (B1) promotes normal nervous system
function, growth and digestion.* Riboflavin (B2) is essential for growth
and eye health.* Niacin
(B3) plays an important role in energy production.*
Pantothenic acid (B5) enhances nutrient metabolism.* Pyridoxine
(B6) enhances immunity, and regulates brain activity and growth.*
Cyanocobalamin (B12) helps form red blood cells and is essential for
proper functioning of the nervous system.* Folic acid helps form DNA,
RNA and red and white blood cells.* Biotin aids fat and protein
metabolism.* Choline aids the brain and central nervous system. It also
helps regulate gallbladder and liver function.* Inositol is a primary
component of cell membranes.*
Vitamin C is an antioxidant required
for tissue growth and repair. It also protects against the harmful
effects of oxidative damage, and enhances immune function.* Vitamin D is
required for the absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus
and is necessary for normal growth, development and maintenance of bones
and teeth.*
Vitamin E is the multi-purpose
antioxidant vitamin necessary to protect the body from free radicals. It
helps maintain healthy nerves and muscles, and promotes healthy skin and
hair.*
Vitamin K is necessary for blood
clotting as well as bone formation and repair.*
Essential Minerals and Their
Benefits
Calcium is vital for strong bones
and teeth. It helps maintain a regular heartbeat and is needed for
muscular growth.* Boron helps in mineral metabolism and works with
calcium, manganese and vitamin D to prevent calcium loss.* Copper aids
in the formation of bone, hemoglobin and red blood cells. It is involved
in the healing process, energy production and is needed for healthy
nerves and joints.* Chromium is needed for normal metabolism of blood
sugar.* Iodine is needed in trace amounts for entire-body metabolism and
normal thyroid function.* Iron
is an essential part of the hemoglobin in red blood cells, which carry
oxygen through-out the body.* Magnesium promotes healthy bone formation,
muscle contraction and energy.*
Manganese is involved in forming
connective tissue, developing normal bone structure and
digesting/utilizing food.* Molybdenum aids in carbohydrate and fat
metabolism and is part of the enzyme responsible for iron utilization.*
Phosphorous aids in growth and body repair, and helps to metabolize fat
and starches.* Potassium is important for a healthy nervous system and a
regular heart rhythm.* Selenium activates the vital enzyme, glutathione
peroxidase, that is needed to protect the body from oxidative damage.*
Zinc assists in muscle development and wound healing. It is also needed
for proper taste and hearing.*
Doctor Formulated
Nature’s Life is committed to
bringing you a selection of multiple vitamin and mineral choices to meet
the needs of everyone in your family. From children, who must have
proper nutrition to grow strong and healthy; to women, who have special
needs at different times in their lives; to men with requirements of
their own, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Nature’s Life.
All Nature’s Life multiples are formulated by practicing doctors with
the highest quality ingredients for safety and effectiveness. Formulas
come in a variety of different sizes for your convenience: coated
tablets , powders , hardshell and soft gelatin capsules.
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