WHAT VITAMINS CAN DO FOR YOU? ACIDS
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FOLIC ACID
Folic acid is a member of the B family of vitamins. Functions: vital for a healthy immune system • important for metabolism of RNA and DNA, protein synthesis and formation or red blood cells • many of folic acid’s functions are associated with vitamin B12.
Deficiency signs and symptoms: irritability • forgetfulness • dementia • mental retardation • anemia • inflammation of nerves
• spinal cord damage • loss of energy • loss of appetite and weight
• diarrhea • vomiting • indigestion • sore mouth and tongue
• weakness • cervical abnormalities • poor growth in children
• congenital malformations in babies.
Folic Acid’s enemies: excessive boiling of food • food processing
INOSITOL
Inositol is an unofficial member of the B family of vitamins. It is not generally regarded as a true vitamin because it can be manufactured in the body.
Functions: important for nourishment of the brain • helps prevent build-up of fats in liver and other organs • has mild antianxiety effects • helps control blood-cholesterol levels • helps maintain healthy hair.
Deficiency signs and symptoms: insuffcient data available. Inositol’s enemies: excessive boiling of food • food processing • alcohol • coffee.
PABA (para aminobenzoic acid)
PABA is an unofficial member of the B family of vitamins. It not considered a true vitamin for humans. Functions: has a certain value as an antioxidant (protects cells against damage caused by inappropriate combining with oxygen). Deficiency signs and symptoms: deficiency in animals can lead to anemia, as well as premature graying of the hair.
PABA’s enemies: excessive boiling of food • food processing • alcohol.
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