I just came across this list of nutrients and nutrient benefits. It’s from my friend Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, MD – for more great info from her and her company visit: www.christopherguerriero.com/supplements.html

I hope you print this list and tape it to your wall so you can refer back to it time and time again.

Nutrients & Nutritional Benefits:

Vitamin A : Antioxidant promotes eye health, immune system, teeth & bone, tissue repair, skin disorders, new skin growth

Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine): Antioxidant to enhance circulation, carb metabolism, aid digestion, energy & muscle tone

Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin): Promotes red blood cell formation, antibody production, cell respiration & growth, alleviates eye fatigue, skin, oxygen uptake

Vitamin B-3 (Niacin) : Circulation, healthy skin, carb-fat-protein metabolism, bile secretion, memory enhancer, cholesterol control

Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid): Anti-stress, antibodies, converts fats-carbs-protein into energy, produce adrenal hormones, stamina, neurotransmitters

Vitamin B-6 (Pyrodoxine): Fat & protein absorption, red blood cell formation, brain function, activates enzymes, inhibits homocysteine, diuretic

Vitamin B-12 (as Cyancobalamin): Aids anemia, folic acid in red blood cell formation, helps iron, digestion, metabolism, memory, enhance sleep

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Antioxidant, tissue growth, immune response, adrenals, healthy gums, anti-stress, collagen promotion, blood clots, cataracts

Vitamin D-2 (as Ergocalciferol food source): Calcium and phosphorus utilization, growth, bones & teeth, osteoporosis, thyroid function, blood clotting, osteoarthritis

Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate): Antioxidant, circulation, promotes clotting, reduces blood pressure and scarring, cataracts, skin & hair, heart

Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone from plants): Prothrombin promotion necessary for blood clotting, bone formation and repair, osteoporosis, liver-glucose to glycogen

Biotin: Aids cell growth, carb-fat-protein metabolism, healthy hair & skin, nerve tissue, muscle pain, nerve tissue, bone marrow

Boron (as Sodium Borate): Mineral for healthy bones & muscle growth, calcium, phosphorus & magnesium metabolism, brain function, osteoporosis

Bromelain Enzyme: Enzyme to eliminate digestive upset, duodenal ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, blood clots, plaque, anti-inflammatory

Calcium (as Calcium Phosphate): Mineral for strong bones & teeth, healthy gums, controls cholesterol, aids cardiovascular health, muscle cramps, aids control of blood pressure

Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate): Mineral, glucose metabolism for energy, stabilize blood sugar levels, diabetes & hypoglycemia, cholesterol synthesis

Copper (as Copper Gluconate): Mineral for formation of bone, hemoglobin and red cells, elastin formation, energy, healthy nerves, joints, hair health

Folic Acid (PGA): Brain food, energy, formation of red & white blood cells, depression & anxiety, homocysteine regulator, heart, pregnancy

Ginger Root Extract (4:1-Zingiber Officinale): Herb-phytochemical for inflammation, cleanses colon, antioxidant, bowel disorders, circulation, nausea, indigestion

Iodine (as Potassium Iodide): Metabolizes excess fat, physical & mental development, healthy thyroid gland, fatigue fighter, aids goiter health

Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide): Mineral for enzyme catalyst & energy production, depression, dizziness, muscle weakness, PMS and proper pH balance

Manganese (as Manganese Citrate): Mineral for protein & fat metabolism, healthy nerves, immune system, blood sugar regulation, joint & cartilage lubricant

Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate): Mineral for nitrogen metabolism to convert purines to uric acid, cell function & enzyme activation, bone and teeth health

Papain Enzyme: Enzyme to break down proteins-fats-carbs, aids digestion and nutrient absorption

Selenium (as L. –Selenomethionine): Mineral as antioxidant with Vitamin E, prostate relief, heart & liver health, lung, prostate and colorectal health, blood pressure

Trace Mineral Kelp: Mineral for brain & sensory nerve health, nails & blood vessels, thyroid, hair loss & ulcers, stool softener, radiation protection

Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate): Mineral for cellular metabolism, bone & teeth formation, inhibits cholesterol synthesis, improve insulin utilization

Zinc (as Zinc Citrate): Mineral for prostate & reproductive gland function, acne, liver protection, colds, antioxidant, protein

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