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Herbal Multivitamin Individual Ingredient Information:
Vitamin A (retinol palmitate) Provides powerful antioxidant protection against environmental or food-carried carcinogens, and is essential in developing and maintaining good eyesight. Vitamin A deficiency can cause several eye problems, including dryness,corneal ulceration, and inflammation. Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) Needed for the proper absorption of calcium and phosphorus which promote bone growth. Vitamin C - Coated Essential to an animal’s capacity to deal with metabolic stress. It plays important roles in the body's immune system, helps prevent joint disease, and speeds recovery from illness or injuries. Vitamin E - Natural (d alpha tocopherol acetate) Needed for muscle and reproductive system development, repair, and maintenance. It also plays a critical role in the immune system. Deficiencies of Vitamin E can cause muscle tissue breakdown, reproductive failure, and impairment of response. Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine HCL) Very important to healthy skin and nervous system functions, aids in absorption and conversion of many amino acids, needed for immune system function and blood production. Niacinamide Important in fat metabolism; anti-inflammatory properties; known to influence skin, gut and nervous system, fat metabolism. d-Calcium Pantothenate Important to immune system function, fat, carbohydrate and protein metabolism, needed for the synthesis of steroids, cholesterol, bile and hemoglobin, as well as neurotransmitter synthesis. Vitamin B-1 (thiamin mononitrate) Necessary for carbohydrate metabolism in body, maintaining a healthy nervous system, anti-oxidant properties, aids digestive functions, known to reduce nausea. Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin) Involved in 2 types of energy production--fat and protein metabolism to form enzymes to transport oxygen to the cells PABA (p- amino benzoic acid) Needed in the formation of folic acid in the body, also needed in protein synthesis, necessary for healthy skin and hair coat, normal pigmentation. Vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) Involved in the production of the myelin sheath of nerves Folic Acid Partners with B12 to be involved in metabolism of amino acids and protein synthesis, necessary for healthy skin and hair coat, normal pigmentation. D-Biotin Involved in healthy skin and hair growth, an important coenzyme that is needed in the metabolism of carbohydrates and synthesis of proteins and fats. Amino Acid Chelated Minerals: Zinc Essential trace mineral involved in over a hundred enzymatic reactions within the body. Required for most bodily processes. Anti-oxidant, immune system function, hair, skin and bones. Manganese Helps activate enzymes for the proper use of Biotin, B-12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. Needed for the formation of Thyroxin, the principle hormone produced by the thyroid gland. necessary for lactation, bone,cartilage, and collagen growth, healthy nerves and immune system, and normal pituitary function. Copper Healthy nerves and muscles. Selenium Anti-oxidant, anti-cancer properties, anti-inflammatory properties, synergistic with vitamin E, helps with muscular problems, fertility, inflammatory skin disease, protects against toxins. Stabilized Flax Seed Flax seed is one of the most nutritionally complete foods. It is an extremely rich source of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acid. It is also the richest source of plant lignans. Spirulina Pacifica This blue-green micro algae is called by many a "super food" because it is such a rich source of vitamins, amino acids, trace minerals, carotenoids and chlorophyll. Plus all of its nutrients are concentrated in a fully assimilable form. Lecithin Is essential to healthy nerve, brain and liver function. Lecithin is a phospholipid which is a key component in the membranes of cells. Garlic Well-known for it's immune-stimulant, anti-oxidant, anti-parasitic, and tonic qualities. Scientific studies have shown that various compounds in garlic stimulate autoimmune functions in the bloodstream at levels of activity that are unparalleled by any other herb (yes - even echinacea!). Dandelion root Gently strengthens liver and gallbladder function, thus improving digestion and serving as a functional aid in the systemic elimination of toxins and waste products from the body. This in turn, helps prevent chronic disorders such as arthritis, eczema, and psoriasis. Nettle Leaf Rich source of trace minerals, especially iron and is used in the treatment of allergies and arthritis. It is also considered a tonic to the reproductive system, kidneys and urinary tract. Hawthorn Berry A cardiovascular tonic which moderates blood pressure and strengthens heart function. Alfalfa Contains a broad spectrum of nutrients, many of which are critical to proper nerve and brain functions. Yucca Known for its ability to stimulate appetite and increase absorption of vital nutrients in the small intestine
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