Known as the "morale vitamin" because of the benefits it has on the nervous system and the mental attitude.
Food sources: asparagus, brewer’s yeast, brown rice and whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, wheat germ, organ meats and soy foods.
Necessary for energy production and carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Helps prevent cataracts and corneal ulcers and generally benefits vision. Promotes healthy skin, especially in psoriasis cases. Helps prevent against drug toxicity.
Food sources: almonds, brewers yeast, broccoli, dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, wild rice, mushrooms, yogurt, organ meats and caviar.
Benefits include energy production, cholesterol metabolism, sex hormone synthesis and good digestion. Niacin is necessary for fat metabolism, helping to mobilize fat from adipose tissue so that it can be burned as energy. Helps prevent the build up of cholesterol in the arteries.
Food sources: almonds, avocados, brewer’s yeast, fish, organ meats, legumes, bananas, whole grains, cheese, eggs and sesame seeds.
An anti-oxidant vitamin vital to proper adrenal activity, pantothenic acid is a precursor to cortisone production and an aid to natural steroid synthesis. It is important in preventing arthritis and high cholesterol. It fights infections by building antibodies, and defends against stress, fatigue and nerve disorders. It is the key to overcoming postoperative shock and drug side effects after surgery. It also inhibits hair color loss.
Food sources: brewer’s yeast, brown rice, poultry, yams, organ meats, egg yolks, soy products and royal jelly.
Key factor in red blood cell regeneration, amino acid/protein metabolism, and carbohydrate use. Primary immune stimulant and recent studies show that it has particular effects against liver cancer. Supports all nerve health including neoropsychiatric disorders, epilepsy and carpal tunnel syndrome. Controls acne and promotes beautiful skin, alleviates morning sickness and is a key anti-aging.
Food sources: bananas, brewer’s yeast, buckwheat, orgn meats, fish, avocados, legumes, poultry, nuts, rice bran, brown rice, wheat bran, sunflower seeds and soy foods.
An anti-inflammatory and analgesic that works with Calcium for absorption. A primary part of DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation. Involved in all immune responses. A specific in blocking sulfite-induced asthma. New research shows successs in cancer management, especially in tumor development . Energizes, relieves fatigue, depression, hangover, and poor concentration.
Food sources: cheeses, poultry, sea vegetables, yogurt, eggs, organ meats, brewer’s yeast and fish