Magnesium Supplement, Magnesium Hydroxide, Magnesium Oxide

Image via Wikipedia Magnesium is a mineral that is present in the body. It is necessary for life. Used by men and women - magnesium does encourage estrogen production so it should be used sparingly by men.  Used for: Antacid  Laxative Heartburn Bone Health Helping the body digest calcium Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Energy Stress Migraines A base Indigestion Cleanse Detox You may overdose on magnesium, and taking magnesium for very long periods of time can have adverse side effects as can the long term usage of any laxative. Magnesium also tends to override other medications or vitamins that you may be taking. A two hour lapse in time...

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Zinc

Image via Wikipedia Zinc is a metal that is necessary for human intake. Used by men and women.  Used for: Bad Breath Toothpaste Diaper Rash Creme Antioxidant Healing Process Colds Antimicrobial Gastroenteritis Ear Infections Eye Disease Lower Respiratory Infections Malaria Parasitic Diseases Eyes HIV / AIDS Eczema Psoriasis Acne Tinnitus Head Injury  Alzheimer's  Ulcers Anorexia Erectile Dysfunction Weak Bones Arthritis Herpes You can overdose on Zinc, so don't take over the recommended dosage for your condition. Overdose can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Over a long time it can result in a weakened immune system.  Zinc can...

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Vitamin B Complex

Image via Wikipedia Vitamin B is water soluble and comes in many forms. A complex is a combination of one or more forms. Complexes may include vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12 Used by men and women Used for: Cell Metabolism Nerve Function Prevention of Heart Disease Red Blood Cell Formation Growth and Division of Cells Metabolism of Carbohydrates Digestion Depression  Memory  Learning Arthritis Cataracts Fatigue Adrenal Gland  Antibodies Skin Hair  Nails Schizophrenia Sex Hormones Mental Illness To Clear Body of Insecticides Wrinkles Gray Hair Infections Allergies Cancer Blood Sugar Level Vitamin B is water...

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Vitamin D

Image via Wikipedia Vitamin D is fat-soluble. It comes in the form of D2 or D3. Vitamin D is either of the two. Used by men and women Used for: Rickets Aiding in Calcium Absorption.  Parathyroid Levels Immune System Tuberculosis HIV Flu Cancer Heart Disease Mortality Phosphate Levels in Blood Preventing Falls in Older People Warts  Bronchitis Vaginal Atrophy Other Diseases  You can overdose on Vitamin D. Adults should not use more than 50,000 IU a day for prolonged periods. You should research your own healthy dosage. Overdosage can cause kidney problems and vomiting. Vitamin D can be purchased in most any store...

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Vitamin E, Tocopherol

Image by cheesy42 via Flickr Vitamin E is fat soluble. Used by men and women.  Used for: Antioxidant  Prevention of Heart Disease Immune function  Other heart and blood diseases Diabetes Cancer Prevention  Brain and nervous system diseases Epilepsy Pregnancy Reduce unwanted side effects  Cataracts Infertility Prevent wrinkles and aging skin Topical Aging Healing Skin Chapped Skin Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Over 400 IU a day is not recommended Taking up to 5500 IU can be done with no adverse side effects Children should take less than adults Vitamin e can be purchased in most places vitamins are sold and is a very common...

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Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid

Image by Danyael Rako via Flickr Vitamin C - Ascorbic Acid is a water soluble vitamin This vitamin is suitable for people of any sex or age Uses Antioxidant Collagen Synthesis Helps Heal Wounds  Immune System  Metabolic Reactions Common Cold Cancer  Polio Psychosis Gout Metabolism Anti-histamine Scurvy Tyrosinemia Iron Absorption Wrinkles High Blood Pressure Reducing Risk of Many Diseases Osteoarthritis AMD Decreasing Protein in the urine Ulcers  Preventing some kidney problems Reducing HIV transmission from mothers to children when combined with Vitamins B and E Reducing lead in the blood Pregnancy Reducing Alzheimer's...

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Vitamin A, Retinol and Carotenes

Image by Denis Collette...!!! via Flickr Vitamin A is also called retinol or beta-carotene when purchased at the store.  This vitamin is for men and women. Used to  Produce light by the retina in the eye  Bone Growth Vision Immune Function Gene Transcription Development and Reproduction of Embryos Bone Metabolism Skin and Cellular Growth As an Antioxidant The formation of blood cellular components Mucous Membranes Fat Soluble Recommended Dosage 3000 to 4000 IU a Day Can be Toxic if Too Much is Consumed Can be purchased in most mainstream stores such as Wal-Mart, Kroger, and most other places. Sources: www.wikipedia.comhttp://...

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