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Valine	Vitamin A	Vitamin B-6	Vitamin B-12
Vitamin C	Vitamin D	Vitamin E	Vitamin K-1

VALINE
Valine is an amino acid that can help to increase energy, and also acts as a metabolism aid.

Found in Global Health Trax Products: Oxygen Elements Max, Silica Plus, Daily Vita Plus

VITAMIN A
Vitamin A is required for healthy skin and mucus membranes, and for night vision. Its absence from diet leads to a loss in weight and failure of growth in young animals, to the eye diseases; xerophthalmia, and night blindness, and to a general susceptibility to infections. It is thought to help prevent the development of cancer.

Vitamin A is structurally related to carotene. Carotene is converted into vitamin A in the liver, two molecules of vitamin A are formed from on molecule of beta carotene, hence good sources of carotene, such as green vegetables are good potential sources of vitamin A. Vitamin A is manufactured by extraction from fish liver oil and by synthesis from beta-ionone.

Good sources of Vitamin A - Butter, margarine, milk, cheese yogurt, cream, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, red peppers, chilies, leeks lettuce, broccoli, Swiss chard, spinach, tomatoes, watercress, basil, coriander, parsley, apricots, cantaloupe melons, mangoes, papayas, guavas, Sharon fruit.

Found in Global Heal Trax Products: Daily Vita Plus, Colostrum Plus

VITAMIN B6
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), like other members of the B vitamin family, is a water soluble vitamin that is not stored in the body and must be obtained through daily supplementation. It serves as coenzyme and is involved in the metabolism of protein and carbohydrates, the production of insulin and red and white blood cells, and the synthesis of neurotransmitters, enzymes, and prostaglandins. Vitamin B6 supports more vital bodily functions than any other vitamin. In addition, it is required for the production of serotonin and helps to maintain healthy immune system functions, to protect the heart from cholesterol deposits, and to prevent kidney stone formation.

Although rarely seen in the United States, a deficiency in Vitamin B6 can result in depression, nervousness, vomiting, anemia, a sore tongue, kidney stones, dermatitis, lethargy, and an increased susceptibility to disease due to a weakened immune system. Lack of this important vitamin may also increase your level of homocysteine, which has been associated as a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Persons who abuse alcohol and asthmatic children treated with the medicine theophylline are likely to have low levels of vitamin B6: alcohol destroys vitamin B6, and theophylline decreases the body's ability to absorb vitamin B6. Other drugs that interfere with the metabolism of pyridoxine include isoniazid (used to treat tuberculosis) and L-Dopa (used to treat a variety of neurologic problems such as Parkinson's disease).

Dietary sources of Vitamin B6 include potatoes, beans (garbanzo, soy, lima), bananas, white meats (poultry, fish, pork), walnuts, peanut butter, whole grains, brewer's yeast, eggs, and avocados.

Found in Global Health Trax Products: Daily Vita Plus, ThreeLac Candida Defense

VITAMIN B12
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) helps protect nerves and is involved in the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow. The two main components of this vitamin enable two important enzymes in our bodies to function properly. The first enzyme synthesizes methionine from homocysteine; if this activity does not occur, the body can accumulate homocysteine, which has been associated with an increased risk of heart disease. The second enzyme serves two functions: (1) it acts as a catalyst in the production of energy from fats and proteins; and (2) it is required for the synthesis of hemoglobin - the oxygen-carrying pigment in red blood cells.

A deficiency of this important vitamin can result in shortness of breath, a sore tongue, pale lips, tongue and gums, jaundice, appetite and weight loss, difficulty with balance and disorientation, and arm and leg weakness. People 60 years of age or older are at high risk for vitamin B12 deficiency, because absorption usually ceases by this age. Others who may be in danger of malabsorption include those with gastrointestinal problems and those who indulge in excessive alcohol consumption, anyone who has had gastrointestinal surgery or radiation, strict vegetarians, and persons who have bulimia or anorexia nervosa.

Food sources of vitamin B12 include beef, liver, fermented cheeses (like blue cheese), eggs, fish, milk and milk products. It is no found in any plant or vegetable sources. The synthetic form of this vitamin, cyanocobalamin, is readily converted by the body into the two cofactors responsible for the important functions that vitamin B12 performs.

Found in Global Health Trax Products: Daily Vita Plus

VITAMIN C
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid, is the enolic form of 3-oxo-L-gulofuranolactone. It can be prepared by synthesis from glucose, or extracted from plant sources such as rose hips, black currants or citrus fruits. It is easily oxidized in air.

It is essential for the formation of collagen and intercellular material, bone and teeth and for the healing of wounds. It helps maintain elasticity of the skin, aids the absorption of iron and improves resistance to infection. It is used in the treatment of scurvy. May prevent the occurrence and development of cancer. Man is one of the few mammals unable to manufacture ascorbic acid in his liver.

Good sources of Vitamin C are broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, mangetout, green leafy vegetables, red peppers, chilies, watercress, parsley, black currants, strawberries, kiwi fruit, guavas, citrus fruit.

Found in Global Health Trax Products: Daily Vita Plus, Colostrum Plus, Coral Complete, ThreeLac Candida Defense

VITAMIN D
Vitamin D is a fat soluble compound essential for calcium metabolism in animals and therefore, important for normal mineralization of bone and cartilage. The skin forms vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, but in some circumstances sunlight may lack sufficient amounts of ultraviolet rays to bring about adequate production of the vitamin.

Deficiencies cause many biochemical and physiological imbalances. If uncorrected, faulty mineralization of bones and teeth causes rickets in growing children and osteomalacia (progressive loss of calcium and phosphorus from the bones) in adults.

Common early symptoms of rickets include restlessness, profuse sweating, lack of muscle tone in the limbs and abdomen, and delay in learning to sit, crawl, and walk. Rickets may produce such conditions as bow legs and knock knees. Deficiency may also cause osteoporosis, a bone condition characterized by an increased tendency of the bones to fracture. Large doses of vitamin D are toxic, and symptoms include weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, and weight loss.

Found in Global Health Trax Products: Daily Vita Plus, Mega Mineral Plus, Coral Complete

VITAMIN E
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects vitamins A and C, red blood cells, and essential fatty acids from destruction. An antioxidant works to decrease the toxicity of free radicals, which are formed when fats are oxidized. Free radicals can destroy cell membranes, protein, and DNA ultimately contributing to the development of health problems such as heart disease, stroke, arthritis, diabetes, and cancer. Vitamin E is especially important in guarding the nervous system and skeletal muscles. It helps to prevent cataracts and advanced macular degeneration, because it protects the retinas from free radical damage. Some studies indicate that vitamin E may decrease the incidence of prostate cancer and reduce the size of cysts in women with fibrocystic breast disease, which is a risk factor for breast cancer.

Being fat soluble, vitamin E requires the presence of fat and bile in the gut to be absorbed. It is mostly found in tissues containing an abundance of fat, such as cell membranes and carrier molecules. This means that it protects these structures from toxic compounds, heavy metals, drugs, and radiation. It also appears to limit the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol and to inhibit the formation of blood clots.

Vitamin E is stored in the liver, where it is secreted into the body as needed. Except for certain conditions, taking extraordinarily large doses (more than 60 IU daily) of vitamin E is not necessary. Specific situations where a vitamin E deficiency may occur include persons who cannot absorb dietary fat, premature (very low birth weight) infants, and individuals with rare disorders of fat metabolism. Anyone diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, people who have had part or all of their stomach removed, and persons with problems such as Crohn's disease may not absorb fat and should discuss their vitamin needs with their health care professional. In addition, if a person's diet contains a high percentage of polyunsaturated fats, the need for vitamin E is increased (polyunsaturated fats tend to be easily oxidized).

Dietary sources of vitamin E include vegetable oils, sunflower seeds, nuts (especially almonds), wheat germ, leafy green vegetables, mangoes, peanuts (and peanut butter), sweet potatoes, avocados, broccoli, fish and other seafood, soybeans, mayonnaise, asparagus, apples, brown rice, bananas, strawberries, peas, liver, egg yolk, nuts, oatmeal, and cornflakes. Keep in mind, though, that food loses vitamin E when exposed to oxygen, heat, or light during cooking, processing, and storage at room temperature.

Found in Global Health Trax Products: Daily Vita Plus

VITAMIN K1
Vitamin K-1 helps the body by growth and maintenance of bone density, and may help prevent harding of the arteries.

Found in Global Health Trax Products: Daily Vita Plus

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