VITAMINS:
Test Your Knowledge
Match one of
the vitamins or minerals listed below to the appropriate description.
B
Complex Chromium Picolinate Vitamin E
B-12 CO
Q10 Echinacea
B-5
Calcium
Helps insulin work properly – helps stabilize appetite and diabetes.
Also plays a critical role in stimulating
thermogenesis. RDA
200mg / d.
Immune stimulant. Comes from the root of a flowering plant.
Strong indication that it
helps prevent colds, flu and other
infections.
Numerous vitamins. Known to deplete during times of stress.
Helps build stamina.
Great antioxidant protecting against damage to cell membrane.
Works interactively with Vitamin E and
Selenium.
Most abundant mineral in our body RDA 1200mg / daily.
Builds and maintains bones and teeth as
well as muscle
contraction.
Essential in the energy production within the cell. Acts as an
effective antioxidant. Protects against
atherosclerosis by
preventing lipid formation. Also helps
increase thermogenesis
most likely because it improves cellular
respiration and
consequent increase in cardiac output.
Prevents pernicious anemia (large immature RBC’s) works with
Folic acid in such bodily functions such
as DNA synthesis,
insulation of nerve endings, makes RBC’s
. RDA 2,000 mg.
daily. Needs intrinsic factor for
absorption.
Useful to support adrenal function often called the “anti stressor”
Also know to lower cholesterol and help in
Rheumatoid arthritis
RDA 250-500mg / d.