Vitamin/
Mineral |
Synergistic Substances |
Inhibitors |
Direct Effect on Body |
Symptoms of Deficiency |
Ailments Treated |
A |
Calcium, Phosphorous, Zinc, C, D, E*, F, Choline, B complex |
Alcohol, coffee, cortisone, mineral oil, excess Iron |
Tissue repair, infection resistance, produces visual purple
for night vision, helps bones, teeth, hair and skin |
Rough skin with blemishes, dry hair, fatigue, itchy/burning
eyes, night blindness, sinus and nasal trouble, prone to
infection, allergies |
Teeth and gums, allergies, asthma, heart disease, arthritis,
migraines, stress, eczema, hepatitis, colds, bronchitis,
athlete's foot, alcoholism, acne, diabetes, cystitis |
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 |
Niacin niacinamide B3 |
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 |
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 |
Pangamic Acid B15 - 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 |
Vitamin/
Mineral |
Synergistic Substances |
Inhibitors |
Direct Effect on Body |
Symptoms of Deficiency |
Ailments Treated |
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 |
D |
Choline, Calcium, Phosphorus, A, C, F |
Mineral oil |
Bone formation, nervous system, blood clotting, skin
respiration, heart, thyroid gland, skin |
Diarrhea, nervousness, bad metabolism, soft bones and teeth,
insomnia, oral burning |
Cystitis, stress, eczema, allergies, alcoholism, psoriasis,
acne, arthritis |
E d-alpha tocopherol |
Inositol*, Manganese*, Selenium, Phosphorus*, A, C, F, B1, B
Complex* |
Chlorine, mineral oil, rancid fats, birth control pills |
Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, anti-clot effect on
blood, stronger capillaries, fertility, sexual potency, lung
preservation, muscle and nerve preservation, slows aging |
Dry hair, gastrointestinal disease, impotency, miscarriage,
enlarged prostate, muscle wastage |
Hair loss, crossed eyes, heart disease, menopause,
menstruation, phlebitis, weight, varicose veins, allergies,
diabetes, arthritis, high cholesterol, stress, angina,
cystitis |
F unsaturated fatty acids |
Phosphorus, A, C, D, E |
X-ray and other radiation |
Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, fights
atherosclerosis, organ respiration, general growth, blood
coagulation, glands, nerves, skin, mucous membranes |
Dry skin and hair, brittle nails, weight, varicose veins,
acne, diarrhea, allergies, gall stones, eczema |
Asthma, arthritis, weight, ulcers, psoriasis, hair loss,
allergies, heart disease, high cholesterol, gall bladder
problems |
P bioflavonoids |
C |
Aspirin, antibiotics, tobacco, fever, cortisone, stress |
Blood vessels, virus prevention, avoids bruising, capillary
support, connective tissue, teeth |
Bleeding gums, nosebleeds, frequent infection, indigestion,
cavities, capillary ruptures, anemia, bruising |
Colds, bleeding gums, eczema, hemorrhoids, high blood
pressure, fever, ulcers, rheumatism, asthma, dizziness,
miscarriage |
Calcium |
Iron*, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus*, A*, C*, D*, F |
Stress, not enough exercise |
Blood clotting, bone and tooth formation, nerve
transmission, muscle growth, heart rhythm, nervous system,
skin, soft tissue |
Insomnia, muscle cramps, tooth decay, numbness, heart
palpitations, nervous disorders |
Foot/leg cramps, premenstrual tension, weight, symptoms of
aging, arthritis, menopause, insomnia, menstruation, nervous
disorders, rheumatism, osteoporosis |
Chromium |
None |
None |
Increased ability to use glucose, stable blood sugar level |
Glucose intolerance (diabetes), atherosclerosis |
Hypoglycemia, diabetes |
Copper |
Cobalt, Iron, Zinc |
Excess Zinc |
Healing process, hair and skin color, bone formation, blood
building |
Laboured breathing, skin sores, general weakness |
Hair loss, anemia |
Iodine |
None |
None |
Metabolism and energy, physical and mental progress, thyroid
gland, hair, teeth, nails, skin |
Dry hair, irritability, cold extremities, nervous disorders,
weight |
Goiter, hair problems, hyperthyroidism, atherosclerosis |
Iron |
Folic Acid, Calcium*, Cobalt, Copper*, Phosphorus, C*, B12 |
Excess Phosphorus, tea, coffee, excess Zinc |
Stress, disease resistance, blood building |
Laboured breathing, anemia, constipation, brittle nails |
Colitis, anemia, menstruation, alcoholism |
Magnesium |
Phosphorus, Calcium, C, D, B6* |
None |
Metabolism (Calcium, Vitamin C and blood sugar), acid
balance, arteries, bones, teeth, nervous system, heart |
Easily angered, confusion, rapid pulse, tremors,
disorientation |
High cholesterol, kidney stones, nervous disorders, stomach
acid, weight, alcoholism, heart disease, prostate |
Manganese |
None |
Excess Calcium or Phosphorus |
Vitamin absorption, sexual hormones, skin. enzymes,
reproduction, growth, nervous system, brain, muscles |
Ear ringing, muscle coordination failure, hearing loss,
dizziness |
Fatigue, allergies, diabetes, asthma |
Potassium |
Sodium**, B6 |
Cortisone, salt, sugar, laxatives, diuretics, alcohol,
coffee, stress |
Muscle clenching, nervous system, regular heartbeat, rapid
growth, skin, kidneys, blood builder |
Excess thirst, slow reflexes, irregular heartbeat, weakness,
insomnia, dry skin, acne, constipation, muscular
degeneration |
Alcoholism, heart disease, allergies, colic, burns,
diabetes, high blood pressure, acne |
Sodium |
Potassium**, D |
Deficiency in Potassium |
Cellular fluid, muscle contraction, lymph nodes, nervous
system, blood builder |
Excess gas, muscle degeneration, weight loss, vomiting, loss
of appetite |
Heat stroke, dehydration, fever |
Zinc |
Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, A |
Excess Calcium, deficiency in Phosphorus, alcohol |
Healing, digestion, reproductive system, metabolism,
prostate gland, heart, blood builder |
Sexual immaturity, loss of appetite, wounds that won't heal,
stunted growth, sterility, fatigue |
Cirrhosis, healing, high cholesterol, infertility,
atherosclerosis, alcoholism, hair loss, diabetes |
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