Prenatal Direct .:. Function of Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A:: Promotes skeletal growth, normal tooth structure, healthy mucous membranes, healthy skin, eyes and hair; essential for night vision.
Natural Sources: Fish liver oils, liver, carrots, green and yellow vegetables, dairy products.
Vitamin D:: Promotes bone and tooth development and normal growth; aids utilization of phosphorus and calcium; maintains nervous system and heart action; prevents rickets.
Vitamin E:: Protects body's store of Vitamin A, tissues and fat from destructive oxidation, and breakdown of red corpuscles; strengthens capillary walls; regulates menstrual rhythm; prevents loss of other vitamins; aids blood flow to heart; lowers blood cholesterol and fatty acids; vital to cell health; regulates protein and calcium metabolism.
Natural Sources: Soybeans, vegetable oils, broccoli, brussels sprouts, leafy greens, enriched flour, whole wheat, wheat germ, whole grain cereals, eggs.
Vitamin C:: Essential for the formation of collagen; needed for absorption of iron, some proteins and folic acid; prevents oxidation of other vitamins; aids in metabolism of amino acids and calcium; stops internal bleeding; strengthens blood vessels maintains hard bones and teeth; promotes stamina; holds body cells together prevents infections, colds, fatigue and stress; reduces allergies; heals wounds and burns.
Natural Sources: Citrus fruits, berries, green and leafy vegetables, tomatoes, cauliflower, potatoes, sweet potatoes.
Niacin:: (as Niacinamide): Aids normal functioning of tissues, particularly skin, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system; used with other vitamins in converting carbohydrates to energy.
Natural Sources: Liver, lean meat, whole wheat, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, fish, eggs, roasted peanuts, poultry, sesame seeds, nuts.
Vitamin B-6:: (Pyridoxine HCl) Aids metabolism of protein carbohydrates and fats; controls cholesterol level; aids chemical balance between blood and tissue; prevents water retention; builds hemoglobin.
Natural Sources: Brewer's yeast, wheat bran, wheat germ, organ meats, beef, avocados, bananas, milk, eggs.
Vitamin B-1:: (Thiamine): Helps convert sugar and starches into energy; promotes digestion, strong heart muscle, child growth; prevents fatigue, fat deposits in arteries.
Natural Sources: Whole wheat, dried yeast, oatmeal, peanuts, pork, bran, enriched rice, sunflower seeds, soybean sprouts.
Vitamin B-2:: (Riboflavin): Aids in releasing energy to body cells; enables utilization of fats, proteins and sugars.
Natural Sources: Dairy products, liver, kidney, yeast, leafy greens, fish, eggs.
Vitamin B-12:: Promotes utilization of protein, fat and carbohydrates; essential for formation of red blood cells; builds nucleic acid; prevents pernicious anemia; helps nervous system.
Natural Sources: Liver, beef, pork, eggs, dairy products, shellfish.
Folic Acid:: Essential for function of Vitamins A, D, E, and K, forms red blood cells and nucleic acid; improves circulation; aids digestion of proteins. May help prevent neuro tube defects (pina bifida), and some cancers. Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.
Natural Sources: Dark-green leafy vegetables, carrots, liver, eggs, soybeans, avocados, oranges, beans
whole wheat.
Calcium:: Builds bones and teeth; aids in proper function of muscles, heart, nerves, and iron utilization; helps blood coagulation; regulates the passage of nutrients in and out of cells; relieves pain and cramps; eases insomnia.
Natural Sources: Dairy products, soybeans, sunflower seeds, legumes, sardines.
Magnesium:: Reduces blood cholesterol; forms hard tooth enamel and fights tooth decay; aids in converting blood sugar into energy; helps regulate body temperature; aids nerve function and bone growth; helps utilize Vitamins B, C, E; promotes absorption and metabolism of other minerals; activates enzymes for metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids; prevents calcium deposits in the bladder, heart attacks, depression, polio.
Natural Sources: Nuts, figs, seeds, dark-green vegetables, wheat bran, avocados, bananas.
Iron:: Present in all cells; one of the constituents of hemoglobin which carries oxygen to the tissues by blood circulation.
Natural Sources: Liver, meat, raw clams, oysters, oatmeal, nuts, beans, wheat germ.
Iodine:: Aids thyroid gland and prevents goiter; helps burn fat; converts carotene into Vitamin A; aids absorption of carbohydrates from small intestine; promotes growth; regulates energy production; maintains hair, nails skin and teeth.
Natural Sources: Kelp, seafood, vegetables.
Copper:: Facilitates iron absorption; synthesizes enzymes and skin pigments; promotes protein metabolism; aids Vitamin C oxidation; produces RNA; forms hemoglobin, red blood cells, and hair color.
Natural Sources: Shrimp, beef liver, whole wheat, prunes, nuts, raw oysters.
Zinc:: Eliminates cholesterol deposits; aids in absorption of B-Vitamins, manufacture of enzymes and insulin, and metabolism of carbohydrates; essential for growth; aids healing essential for proper function of prostate gland; prevents prostate cancer and sterility; keeps hair glossy and smooth.
Natural Sources: Eggs, cheese, beef, pork, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, pumpkin seeds, popcorn.
Sodium fluoride:: Acts systemically to strengthen developing teeth. For the prevention of dental caries by increasing tooth resistance to acid dissolution. Promotes remineralization and inhibits the cariogenic microbial process.