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Nutritional Health
FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
VITAMIN A: Used in fighting bacterial infection, for cancer prevention, growth and development, reproduction, fertility,
hair growth, development of strong teeth and bones, shortening the duration of communicable diseases, protein digestion, wound healing,
repairing damaged skin, tissues and DNA; sensitive to heat, light and air
- RDA: 4000-5000IU
- Body System Support: Cardiovascular, Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Immune, Musculatory, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal and Urinary Systems
(heart, blood, bowel, gallbladder, intestines, liver, stomach, glands, muscles, lungs, teeth, bones, kidneys, eyes, hair/scalp, skin, ears, gums)
- Nutritional Healing: acne, asthma, bad breath, boils, blurred vision, brittle nails, canker sores, carbuncles, cataracts, cirrhosis of the liver,
crossed eyes, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), dandruff, depression, dermatitis, diarrhea, emphysema, fatigue, gastritis, glaucoma, high cholesterol, hyperthyroidism,
impetigo, increased susceptibility to infection, insomnia, loss of appetite, loss of sense of smell, migraines, nearsightedness, night blindness, plantar warts,
PMS, rough dry skin, scars, tuberculosis, tumors, ulcers, varicose veins
- Excess Conditions: none (unless from animal or synthetic sources)
VITAMIN D: Necessary for calcium and phosphorus absorption and metabolization; sensitive to heat, light and oxidation (air)
- RDA: 200-400IU
- Body System Support: Cardiovascular, Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Musculatory, Nervous, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal and Urinary Systems
(heart, brain, blood, gallbladder, liver, intestines, glands, muscles, lungs, teeth, bones, joints, bladder, eyes, skin)
- Nutritional Healing: Inadequate absorption of calcium and other minerals, muscular numbness, muscle spasms, nervous irritability, poor muscle development,
rickets, softening of teeth and bones, tingling, tooth decay
- Excess Conditions: increased frequency of urination, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, dizziness, muscular weakness and in
severe cases confusion, high blood pressure, kidney failure, anorexia, hypertension, coma
VITAMIN E: Used in fighting viral infection and for iron absorption; protects red blood cells and helps to prevent cell damage, repairs tissues, preserves
vitamins A, C, D, E and K (from oxidation); for menstrual regulation, scar and cancer prevention and treatment; destroyed by heat, air, rancidity and freezing (vitamin E oils are
best preserved if refrigerated or kept at room temperature in a sealed container)
- RDA: 12-15IU
- Body System Support: Cardiovascular, Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Immune, Musculatory, Nervous, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal and Urinary Systems
(heart, blood, bowel, gallbladder, intestines, stomach, glands, muscles, brain, lungs, bones, joints, bladder, kidneys, hair/scalp, ears, eyes, skin)
- Nutritional Healing: anemia, angina pectoris, arthritis, atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, bad circulation, blood clots, bursitis, diabetes, edema,
gastrointestinal disease, general weakness, gout, headaches, heart disease, high blood pressure, hot flashes, impaired pituitary and adrenal gland function,
impotency (in men), inadequate iron absorption, infertility, kidney and/or liver damage, rupture of red blood cells, scar tissue, skin ulcers, sterility (in men),
susceptibility to infection, varicose veins, wrinkles
- Excess Conditions: nausea, fatigue, upset stomach, skin disorders, slow healing, unexplained bleeding, muscular weakness, elevated blood pressure
VITAMIN K: For proper blood coagulation, bone formation and repair; helps prevent hemorrhaging; sensitive to heat, light and oxidation (air)
- RDA: 50-150mcg
- Body System Support: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Reproductive and Skeletal Systems
(blood, intestines, liver, glands, bones, teeth, skin,)
- Nutritional Healing: celiac disease, cellular disorder, colitis, diarrhea, excessive menstrual flow (and related blood clots), menstrual cramps, nosebleeds,
osteoporosis, PMS, sprue, tendency to bleed and/or bruise
- Excess Conditions: none (unless from animal or synthetic sources)
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* "Nutritional Healing" refers to the use of nutrients not only to heal, but also to prevent disorder and disease; ailments listed here
may also be a potential sign of malnutrition or deficiency.
** Although chronic malnutrition and/or over consumption of unhealthy foods can (and very often will) lead to chronic conditions and disease, other possible causes of disease not related
to nutritional health have not been taken into account [see Disclaimer]
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