LIFE STAPLES

Critical to the health of the nervous system and heart. Aids the appetite, carbohydrate metabolism, digestion, energy, and growth. Deficiency may result in: Neuromuscular dysfunction, memoroy loss, numbness or tingling of extremities, severe decrease in appetite, and decreased growth.

Critical for metabolism, resistance to infection, and function of muscles and nerves. Deficiency may result in: Dermatitis, impaired enzymatic activity and protein synthesis, tissue swelling, anemia and other blood disorders, decreased appetite and growth, muscle weakness, gastrointestinal inflammation and ulcer, liver disorders, paralysis, decreased fertility in both sexes, and changed sensitivity to touch, pain, temperature, etc.

Critical for healthy cardiovascular and nervous systems. Aids in antibody formation, DNA and RNA synthesis, gydrochloric acid production, and utilization of key nutrients (niacin, magnesium, linoleic acid, carbohydrates, etc.) Deficiency may result in: Anemia, appetite loss, nervous system disorders, muscle weakness, poor growth, dental cavities, enzyme deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, reduced female fertility, susceptibility to infection and acne.

Important for nerves and red blood cells. Also plays key roles in energy production and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Essential for cell longevity. Deficiency may result in: Anemia, muscle weakness, fatigue, and impaired memory.

Important for healthy skin. Biotin plays a role in the metabolism of lipids, glucose, and some amino acids and is necessary for growth, Vitamin B utilization, and energy production. Deficiency can result in: Depression, skin problems (dryness, discoloration, rash), fatigue, insomnia, muscular pain, poor appetite, nausea, decreased growth, and high cholesterol levels.

A component of phosphatidylcholie, found in all cell membranes, and acetylcholine, a major brain neurotransmitter involved with memory, thought, and muscle control. Fundamental to the health of the cardiovascular system, liver, metabolism, and lipid transport. Choline deficiency can result in: Memory impairment, liver and kidney disorders, infertility, poor growth, and high blood pressure.

Helps prevent heart attacks, strokes, and some birth defects (spina bifida, neural tube defects). It also plays roles in cell growth and reproduction, DNA an RNA production, liver performance, protein metabolism, and red blood cell formation. Deficiency may result in: Anemia, skin lesions, poor growth, weakness, depression, impaired memory, birth defects, spontaneous abortion, cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc.

A major component of cell membranes, affecting their structure and function. Important for the production of brain neurotransmitters and nerve cells. Plays critical roles in growth and mtabolism, and fat metabolism, and may help reduce blood cholesterol levels. Deficiency results in: Fatty liver, impaired growth, and cancer.

Important for circulation, growth, and metabolism. Niacin helps reduce cholesterol levels and is a constituent of enzymes involved in the synthesis of fatty acids, protein, and DNA. It is needed to release energy from fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Deficiency results in: Dermatitis, diarrhea, delirium, anxiety, depression, fatigue, anemia, and death.

Required for the health of the skin, liver, adrenals and nervous system. Required for the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and the production of energy and antibodies. Deficiency results in: Decreased appetite and growth, dermatitis, muscle weakness, ulcers, dysfunction of the liver, kidneys, and adrenal glands, depression and fatigue.

PABA functions as an essential part of folic acid. Deficiency results in: Fatigue, irritability, depression, nervousness, headache, constipation, and other digestive disorders.