Understanding Vitamins

Here is a list of the most commonly used supplements. Click on the name for more information.

Vitamin	Approx. Dose	Used for: (Consult your physician before using)
A (Beta-Carotene)	10,000 IU	An antioxidant used for skin, eyes, teeth and bones.
B Complex		All B vitamins are taken as a group, hence, B complex.
B1 (Thiamine)	50 mg	For nervous system, body growth and body metabolism
B2 (Riboflavin)	50 mg	Aids in the formation of red blood cells and antibodies. And for metabolism.
B3 (Niacin)	100 mg	Aids in maintaining good skin and digestive system.
B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	100 mg	Helps with stress, aids in the release of energy from fats and carbohydrates.
B6 (Pyridoxine)	50 mcg	Helps balance sodium & phosphorus. Aids in formation of antibodies.
B12 (Cyanocobalamin)	200 mcg	Aids in formation of blood cells, helps metabolism and nervous system.
Biotin	200 mcg	Aids in the utilization of other vitamins.
Choline	100 mg	Helps in nerve transmission, liver and gallbladder function.
Folic Acid	400 mcg	Aids the brain function and for normal cell division.
Inositol	150 mg	Is a necessary component it hair growth.
PABA ( Para- Aminobenzoic Acid)	25 mg	Protects the skin against sunburn. Needed for hair color, and blood formation.
C ( Ascorbic Acid)	2,000 mg	An antioxidant, heals wounds, tissue, bone repair, helps resist infections.
D	400 IU	Required for the body to absorb calcium & phosphorus. Helps nervous system.
E	500 IU	Prevents cancer and cardiovascular disease. An antioxidant helps blood clotting.
K	100 mcg	Necessary for normal blood clotting.
Bioflavinoids	400 mcg	Helps strengthen capillaries and aids in absorption of vitamin C.
Coenzyme Q10	25 mg	Aids in the effectiveness of the immune system.