HERB VITAMINS
Vitamin A helps cells reproduce normally. Vitamin A, by maintaining healthy cell membranes, helps prevent invasion by disease-causing micro-organisms. It also stimulates immunity and is needed for formation of bone, protein, and growth hormone. Beta-carotene, a substance from plants that the body can convert into vitamin A, also acts as an antioxidant and immune system booster.Where are they found? Dark green and orange-yellow vegetables are good sources of beta-carotene. Liver, dairy, and cod liver oil provide vitamin A. Vitamin A can also be found in vegetarian supplements.
Vitamin A or beta-carotene be be supportive in the following conditions:
Vitamin B
Vitamin B Complex-Many different vitamin B compounds are grouped under the name B-complex. Their actions are interdependent, so for greatest efficiency the complex should be taken together. These vitamins are easily lost in food refining or cooking; they can also be washed from the body by coffee, tea, alcohol and heavy perspiration. Physically stressful conditions can deplete the body of B vitamins. They are particularly important for the nervous system. However, they are also vital for good digestive function and enzyme reactions that control energy, circulation, hormones and overall health.
Natural supplement sources include brewer’s yeast. Herbs that are rich sources of vitamins and herb supplements include alfalfa, barberry, blue cohosh, burdock, capsicum, cascara sagrada, catnip, chickweed, dandelion, eyebright, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, golden seal, gotu kola, hawthorn berries, hops, licorice, mullein, red clover, rice bran, senna, spirulina, yellow dock.
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