What
You Need To Know
Vitamin Supplements
Vitamins are components of
natural foods our bodies need for normal growth and
functioning.
Most people can get the
vitamins they need by eating a well balanced diet.
Unfortunately, this is sometimes easier said than done,
which is why some people take vitamin supplements.
Nutrient:
Vitamin A
Function:
Helps maintain normal vision. Important for the
normal growth of bones and teeth.
Food Sources: Fish liver, animal
liver, egg yolks, milk, butter, green and yellow
fruits and vegetables
Nutrient:
Vitamin D
Function:
Regulates calcium and phosphorous necessary for sound
bones and teeth.
Food Sources: Fish liver fish,
fortified dairy products. eggs
Nutrient:
Vitamin E
Function:
Protects the body's supply of Vitamin A.
Helps maintain healthy body cells and muscles.
Food Sources: Vegetable Oils, dark
leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans
Nutrient:
Folic Acid
Function:
Required for the maintenance of healthy blood.
Food Sources: Liver, meat, poultry,
green vegetables, fruit, whole grains
Nutrient:
Vitamin B-1 (thiamine)
Function: Aids in
the metabolism of carbohydrates for the release of
energy. necessary Assists in the normal function of
the nervous system, heart and digestive system.
Important for normal growth.
Food Sources: Brown rice, beans,
meat, poultry, nuts, some vegetables
Nutrient:
Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin)
Function:
Necessary for healthy skin, hair and normal vision.
Required for normal growth and development.
Food Sources: Beans, cheese, eggs,
fish, meat, milk poultry, spinach and yogurt
Nutrient:
Niacin
Function:
Helps maintain healthy tissue, particularly the skin,
nervous system and gastro- intestinal tract. Assists
in the release of energy. Required for normal growth
and development.
Food Sources: Meat, fish, poultry,
milk eggs, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes,
whole wheat
Nutrient:
Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine)
Function:
Essential for building protein. Plays an important
role in the production of red blood cells and nervous
system activity.
Food Sources: Meat, poultry fish,
eggs, whole wheat, vegetables
Nutrient:
Vitamin B-12
Function:
Essential for the growth of red blood cells and nerve
tissue. Plays a part in building protein.
Food Sources: Cheese, eggs, organ
meats, seafood, milk
Nutrient:
Vitamin C
Function:
Essential for maintaining healthy teeth,
gums, bones and blood vessels. Important for the
formation of collagen, a protein required for tissue
growth and repair.
Food Sources: Citrus fruits, green
vegetables, berries
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health products are carefully chosen and tested to ensure
the utmost in quality and value.
Please read label
carefully and consult your PharmAssist(tm) pharmacist for
more information on uses and dosage.
 The
information in this publication is presented as an educational
service. It is not intended as a substitute for medical
advice from your physician.
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