Text Box: Water Soluble Vitamins

 

Mineral

Synergistic Substances

Inhibitors

Direct Effect on Body

Symptoms of Deficiency

Ailments Treated

B

Complex

Calcium, Phosphorus, C, E

Coffee, alcohol, infection, sleeping pills, birth control pills, stress, sugar

Metabolism, gastro-intestinal muscle tone, liver, eyes, nerves, hair, mouth, skin

Indigestion, constipation, high cholesterol, fatigue, dull hair, insomnia, dry skin, acne, anemia

Menstruation, barbiturate and alcohol abuse, migraines, weight, nausea, stress, hypoglycemia, allergies, hair loss, anemia, cystitis, heart disease, hypersensitive child

B1

Thiamine

Folic Acid, Niacin, Manganese*, Sulfur, C, E, B2, B Complex*

Fever, sugar, stress, raw clams, tobacco, surgery, alcohol, coffee

Circulation, growth, energy, brain capacity, organ and muscle tone, digestion, appetite, metabolism, blood building, hair, eyes, nervous system, heart function

Indigestion, heart pain, short of breath, numb extremities, loss of appetite, fatigue, irritability, nervousness, noise and pain sensitivity

Pain, heart rate and failure, stress, nausea, indigestion, constipation, alcoholism, diabetes, anemia, mental illness

B2

Riboflavin

Niacin, Phosphorus, C, B6**, B complex*

Tobacco, sugar, alcohol, coffee

Red blood cell formation, metabolism, cell respiration, eyes, nails, skin, hair, soft tissue

Mouth sores, itchy/burning eyes, indigestion, dizziness, cataracts, retarded growth

Arthritis, digestion, stress, diarrhea, athlete's foot, diabetes, cataracts, acne, hair loss, alcoholism

B6

pyridoxine

Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, EFAs, Pantothenic Acid, C, B1, B2, B complex*

Birth control pills, radiation, tobacco, coffee, alcohol

Antibodies, Sodium/Potassium balance, fat and protein burning, digestion, nervous system, skin, blood building, muscle tone

Depression, dizziness, weakness, learning disabilities, irritability, arthritis, anemia, baldness, acne

High cholesterol, hair loss, nervous disorders, nausea, stress, weight, atherosclerosis, oily face, mental, retardation, hypoglycemia, muscle disorders, cystitis, PMS (water retention)

B12

cobalamin

Choline, Inositol, Potassium, Sodium, C, B6*, B complex*

Laxatives, alcohol, tobacco, coffee

Blood building, cell life, metabolism, nervous system, appetite

Nervousness, anemia, weakness, motion and speech impediments

Allergies, fatigue, shingles, hypoglycemia, stress, asthma, bursitis, anemia, epilepsy, weight, insomnia, arthritis

Biotin

Folic Acid, Sulfur, Pantothenic Acid, C, B12, B Complex*

Egg whites (uncooked), coffee, alcohol

Fatty acid production, muscle tone, skin, Vitamin B absorption, cell growth, hair, metabolism

Fatigue, dry or colourless skin, poor appetite, insomnia, muscle pain, depression

Hair loss, eczema, dermatitis, leg cramps

Choline

Folic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Inositol*, A, B12, B complex

Coffee, sugar, alcohol

Nervous system, hair, lecithin production, fat & cholestorol metabolism, liver, gall bladder, kidneys, thymus gland

Stunted growth, heart disease, liver and kidney failure, fat intolerance, bleeding ulcers, high blood pressure

Headaches, hair loss, atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, alcoholism, hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, insomnia, constipation, ear ringing, heart disease

Folic Acid folacin

Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, C, B12*, B Complex*

Tobacco, coffee, stress, alcohol

General growth, reproduction, digestion, metabolism, blood builder, appetite, liver, glands

Indigestion, stunted growth, gray hair, anemia

Atherosclerosis, hair loss, mental disturbances, stress, ulcers, menstruation, fatigue, diarrhea, anemia, alcoholism

Inositol

Linoleic Acid, Choline*, B12, B Complex*

Coffee, alcohol

Lower cholesterol, lecithin production, metabolism, hair, growth, slowing of atherosclerosis

High cholesterol, eczema, baldness, eye problems, constipation

High cholesterol, hair loss, heart disease, weight, atherosclerosis, constipation

B3

Niacin niacinamide

Phosphorus*, C, B1, B2, B Complex*

Antibiotics, sugar, starch, alcohol, corn, coffee

Cholesterol breakdown, sex hormones, metabolism, digestion, general growth, circulation, nervous system, brain, liver, skin, tongue

Canker sores, depression, nervous disorders, insomnia, skin sores, nausea, muscular weakness, halitosis, fatigue, headache, lack of appetite

Hair loss, diarrhea, stress, bad circulation, leg cramps, halitosis, migraines, tooth decay, high blood pressure, acne

B5

Pantothenic Acid B5

Biotin, Folic Acid, C, B6, B12, B Complex*

Coffee, alcohol

Metabolism, general growth, vitamin absorption, antibody production, digestion, nervous system, skin, adrenal gland

Ulcers, hypoglycemia, hair loss, muscle cramping, premature aging, nervous disorders, sore feet, vomiting, intestinal disorders, diarrhea, eczema

Hypoglycemia, hair loss, tooth decay, stress, indigestion, cystitis, allergies, arthritis

PABA para amino-benzoic acid

Folic Acid, C, B Complex*

Coffee, alcohol, Sulfa drugs

Blood builder, hair colour restoration, intestinal bacteria, metabolism, glands, skin

Depression, headache, constipation, indigestion, gray hair, fatigue, irritability

Gray hair, overactive thyroid, rheumatic fever, infertility, hair loss, parasite infection, skin blemishes & burns

B15

Pangamic Acid - Calcium Pangamate

C, E, B Complex*

Alcohol, coffee

Nervous system, glandular system, metabolism, cell respiration, heart, kidneys

Nervous disorders, glandular disorders, heart disease

Shortness of breath, emphysema, bad circulation, headache, rheumatism, early aging, high cholesterol, heart disease, asthma, atherosclerosis, alcoholism, insomnia

C
ascorbic acid

All vitamins and minerals, Magnesium*, Calcium*, Bioflavanoids

Aspirin, antibiotics, tobacco, fever, cortisone, stress

Collagen production, tissue healing, iodine conservation, blood building, bone and tooth production, digestion, immune system, shock protection

Bleeding gums, nosebleeds, frequent infection, indigestion, cavities, capillary ruptures, anemia, bruising

Weight, high cholesterol, arthritis, infections, viruses, stress, tooth decay, allergies, atherosclerosis, cystitis, colds, heart disease, hypoglycemia, hepatitis, hair loss