Vitamins and Herbs List

A list of vitamins, herbs, and minerals that include uses, recommended dosages, and where to purchase the supplements.

Vitamins, Herbs, and Mineral Can be Purchased at Many Stores Online

Not all vitamin purchases are equal. Added sugars and other hidden ingredients may signal that the the vitamin or herb may be of lesser quality.

Many Herbs Can be Found in Nature

Natural, organically grown herbs can be the best solution for consuming your herbs. These types of herbs will feature less additives and may have less adverse side effects.

Minerals

Minerals are often a looked over as as an important part of nutrition. Take minerals carefully, but do not forget them.

Herbs

Herbs are also an important part of a good, well-balanced vitamin ritual.

Showing posts with label Retinol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Retinol. Show all posts

Monday, May 2, 2011

Vitamin A, Retinol and Carotenes

5:11 AM  esantra  No comments

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  • 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.com
http://nirc.cas.psu.edu/pdf/ACF6DE.pdf
http://neurosurgerycenterofcolorado.com/util/documents/AprilVitamins.pdf

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