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E-Gems 200 IU®
E-GEMS are Carlson's golden
gelatin gems containing concentrated
natural-source vitamin E oil, d-alpha tocopheryl
acetate. The vitamin E is derived from soybean
oil. Synthetic vitamin E is never used.
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E-Gems 600 IU®
E-GEMS
are Carlson's golden
gelatin gems containing
concentrated
natural-source vitamin E
oil, d-alpha tocopheryl
acetate. The vitamin E
is derived from soybean
oil. Synthetic vitamin E
is never used.
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E-Gems
Elite 400 IU®
E-Gems Elite
is an
exclusive
blend of
eight forms
of natural
source
tocopherols
and
tocotrienols
providing
the
antioxidant
benefits of
the entire
family of
vitamin E.
Research
supports
that all
natural
forms of
vitamin E as
found in
foods have
beneficial
properties
playing
roles in
protecting
body cells
from free
radical
damage.
E-Gems Elite
is twice as
active as
synthetic
vitamin E
inside our
bodies.
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For more information, Check out these links
on these listed vitamins.
Folic Acid
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folic_acid
Vitamin B-12
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_B-12
Vitamin E
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_E
What is folic acid, and why should pregnant
women take it?
Folic acid is a B vitamin. Our bodies use it to make new
cells. Everyone needs folic acid. But for women who can get
pregnant, it is really important! If a woman has enough folic
acid in her body before she is pregnant, it can help
prevent major birth defects of her baby’s brain and spine. These
birth defects are neural tube defects or NTDs. Women need to
take folic acid every day, starting before they are
pregnant to help prevent
Neural tube defects (NTDs).
CDC and the U.S. Public Health Service urge every woman who
could become pregnant to get 400 micrograms (400 mcg) of
synthetic folic acid every day.
Information is by the Center for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/overview.htm |
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What is vitamin
B-12?
Vitamin B-12 is an important vitamin
that you usually get from your food.
It is mainly found in meat and dairy
products. Vitamin B-12 helps make
red blood cells and keeps your
nervous system working properly.
Vegetarians who do not eat meat or
dairy products are at risk for low
vitamin B-12 usually about 2 years
after they become vegetarians.
However, most people who have low
vitamin B-12 are not strict
vegetarians. Most people with low
vitamin B-12 levels have trouble
absorbing vitamin B-12 from their
stomach or small intestines. You
might not have any symptoms if your
vitamin B-12 level is just a little
bit low. However, a very low vitamin
B-12 level can cause anemia,
depression, dementia or a serious
problem with your nervous system.
Some people with low vitamin B-12
also have high levels of
homocysteine (say: ho-mo-sis-teen),
an amino acid (a building block of
protein) in the blood. If you have
both of these problems, you may have
a higher risk of heart disease and
stroke.
The following are some things that can cause problems with absorbing vitamin B-12:
- If you have a disease called pernicious anemia, it can destroy the cells in your stomach that help you absorb vitamin B-12.
- If you use medicine for heartburn and ulcers for a long time, you may have trouble absorbing vitamin B-12.
- If you have had surgery on your stomach or your intestines, you may have trouble absorbing vitamin B-12.
Vitamin B-12 Uses based on scientific
evidence
Megaloblastic anemia - due to vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a cause of megaloblastic anemia. In this type
of anemia, red blood cells are larger than normal and the ratio of
nucleus size to cell cytoplasm is increased. There are other potential
causes of megaloblastic anemia, including folate deficiency or various
inborn metabolic disorders. If the cause is B12 deficiency, then
treatment with B12 is the standard approach. Patients with anemia should
be evaluated by a physician in order to diagnose and address the
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Vitamin B12 deficiency
Studies have shown that a deficiency of vitamin B12 can lead to abnormal
neurologic and psychiatric symptoms. These symptoms may include: ataxia
(shaky movements and unsteady gait), muscle weakness, spasticity,
incontinence, hypotension (low blood pressure), vision problems,
dementia, psychoses, and mood disturbances. Researchers report that
these symptoms may occur when vitamin B12 levels are just slightly lower
than normal and are considerably above the levels normally associated
with anemia. People at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency include strict
vegetarians, elderly people, and people with increased vitamin B12
requirements associated with pregnancy, thyrotoxicosis, hemolytic
anemia, hemorrhage, malignancy, liver or kidney disease. Administering
vitamin B12 orally, intramuscularly, or intranasally is effective for
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Pernicious anemia
Pernicious anemia (blood abnormality) is a form of anemia that occurs
when there is an absence of intrinsic factor, a substance normally
present in the stomach. Vitamin B12 binds with intrinsic factor before
it is absorbed and used by the body. An absence of intrinsic factor
prevents normal absorption of B12 and may result in pernicious anemia.
Pernicious anemia treatment is usually lifelong; supplemental vitamin
B12 given intramuscularly, intranasally, or by mouth.
For more information please visit MayoClinic.com at
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-B12/NS_patient-vitaminb12 |
Vitamin B-12 and depression: Are they related?
Click here for the article
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-b12-and-depression/AN01543
Vitamin E
(d-alpha tocopherol) Information
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) Information
By: Dr. George Obikoya
Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant vitamin that helps to neutralize
potentially damaging free radicals in our body. It exists in eight different
forms, d-alpha-tocopherol being the most active form and one of the most
powerful biologically active antioxidants. Each form has a different level of
potency (functional use) in the body. The tocopherol and tocotrienol subfamilies
are each composed of alpha, beta, gamma and delta vitamins having unique
biological effects, with generally declining activity; e.g. delta is far less
active than the alpha form.
As a supplement, Vitamin E has a number of health benefits for the body. Vitamin
E is particularly important for the protection of our cell membranes as well as
keeping your skin, heart and circulation, nerves, muscles and red blood cells
healthy. Antioxidants such as vitamin E protect your cells against the effects
of dangerous free radicals, potentially damaging by-products of your body’s
metabolism. Free radicals can cause cell damage that may lead to the development
of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
One or more members of the vitamin E family may also reduce cellular aging,
inhibit the potentially damaging peroxynitrite radical, inhibit melanoma (skin
cancer) cell growth, prevent abnormal blood clotting, synergize with vitamin A
to protect the lungs against pollutants, protect nervous system and retina,
lower the risk of ischemic and coronary heart disease, lower the risk of certain
kinds of cancer, protect immune function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s
disease, particularly if high doses are taken in combination with vitamin C.
Vitamins E, A, and C can all be found in a good liquid multivitamin.
Vitamin E also may block the formation of nitrosamines, which are carcinogens
formed in the stomach from nitrites consumed in the diet. It also may protect
you against the development of cancers by enhancing immune function. Some
evidence links higher intake of vitamin E with a decreased incidence of prostate
cancer and breast cancer. As you can tell, Vitamin E is a
very
beneficial vitamin!
Gamma tocopherol is only 10 to 30% as strong as alpha tocopherol, yet recent
studies have shown it to be essential for maintaining the health of our cell
membranes, especially if alpha tocopherol is being supplemented. New studies
continue to elucidate the unique benefits of individual members of the vitamin E
family. For example, tocotrienols have been shown to lower cholesterol, prevent
LDL oxidation, and reduce atherosclerotic plaque formation more effectively than
tocopherols. For these and other reasons, the original definition of vitamin E
now includes all eight family members and the related compounds that convert to
them in the body.
Cataracts, growths on the lens of our eye that cloud vision, increase the risk
of disability and blindness in aging adults. Antioxidants may prevent or delay
cataract growth. Studies have shown that lens clarity, which is used to diagnose
cataracts, was better in regular users of liquid vitamin E supplements and in
persons with higher blood levels of vitamin E.1
100 IU or more of supplemental vitamin E a day has been shown to reduce the risk
of heart attacks in healthy people. If you have pre-existing coronary artery
disease it is recommended you take 800 to 1600 IU a day of Vitamin E. Vitamin E
also may help prevent the formation of blood clots, which could lead to a heart
attack. Studies have linked lower rates of heart disease with higher vitamin E
intake.
Low-fat diets can substantially decrease vitamin E intakes if food choices are
not carefully made to enhance alpha-tocopherol intakes. If you are taking
anti-clotting medication, consult with your doctor before taking Vitamin E.
Ingestion of total vitamin E products in excess of 1200 IU daily may interfere
with absorption and metabolism of vitamins A and K.
Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism that results
in poor absorption of dietary fat and vitamin E Individuals with
abetalipoproteinemia may be prescribed special vitamin E supplements by a
physician to treat this disorder.
Some prefer cold-water dispersible dry powder vitamin E supplements in the form
of alpha tocopheryl succinate or acetate because the cold-water dispersible
forms are efficiently absorbed even when taken on an empty stomach or with a
low-fat meal. Note that the non-cold water dispersible (oil) forms of vitamin E
may be poorly absorbed unless taken with several grams of fats or oils.
Cold-water dispersible vitamin E is twice as expensive as soybean oil E-acetate,
but (no surprise here) the cold-water dispersible forms are more efficiently
absorbed. It is important that you know how well the vitamin E you are about to
buy absorbs into the bloodstream. Liquid vitamin forms absorb 5 times better
than do pill forms. Cold-water dispersible vitamin E, whether in a succinate or
acetate form, always comes in a white dry powder, while noncold-water
dispersible natural and synthetic acetate forms of vitamin E are always in thick
brown oil.
To read more of this artical please see The Vitamins & Nutrition Center at
http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins/vitamin-e.html
What are the use's of vitamin E?
1. Vitamin E acts as a powerful antioxidant by neutralizing free
radicals in the body that cause tissue and cellular damage.
2. Vitamin E contributes to a healthy circulatory system and
aids in proper blood clotting and improves wound healing.
3. Vitamin E decreases symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and
certain types of breast disease.
4. Studies have shown that taking large doses of Vitamin E has
decreased the risk of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). .
5. Vitamin E help prevent and cure hardening of blood artery and
vessel.
6. Vitamin E combine with VItamin C to maintain a healhty Blood
Circulatory System,
7. It maintain healthy formation of red blood cells.
8. It expand blood vessel thus promoting good blood flow in the
body.
9. It helps repair damage cell and skin injury.
10. It helps increase sexual energy , increase spearm count and
help faster recovery of energy in man.
About Vitamin E deficiency
Vitamin E deficiency is rare, and may occur in
people with diminished fat absorption through
the gut (due to surgery, Crohn's disease, or
cystic fibrosis), malnutrition, very low-fat
diets, several specific genetic conditions (abetalipoproteinemia,
"Ataxia and Vitamin E deficiency" [AVED]), very
low birth weight premature infants, or infants
taking unfortified formulas. Vitamin E
supplementation is accepted as an effective
therapy for vitamin E deficiency to halt
progression of complications. Diagnosis of this
condition and management should be under the
care of a physician and nutritionist.
For more Information on Vitamine E please see
Mayoclinic.com at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-e/NS_patient-vitamine/FLUSHCACHE=0&UPDATEAPP=false |
