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Vitamin Chart
Below is a chart of 20 vitamins, a definition of each and its health benefits.
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Vitamin |
Definition | Health Benefit |
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Vitamin A |
a fat-soluble vitamin with multiple functions in the body. It helps cells differentiate, an essential part of cell reproduction | important for promoting skin integrity and healing. It is also essential for immune function, epithelial cell health, and for night vision |
| Vitamin B1 | also called thiamine, it is one of the eight water soluble B vitamins | turns carbohydrates into energy and fat and is equally vital in the complicated processes of converting the fatty acids we consume into proteins and enzymes; both of which enhance our ability to digest certain foods |
| Vitamin B12 | also called cobalamin, it is one of eight water soluble B vitamins | functions as a coenzyme and aids in the synthesis of DNA and RNA |
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Vitamin C |
a water-soluble antioxidant vitamin essential to the body's health | integral in the formation of collagen, a protein that gives structure to bones; cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels. It also helps to maintain capillaries, bones, teeth, and aids in the absorption of iron |
| Vitamin D | a fat-soluble vitamin that helps maintain blood levels of calcium | is critical in our body's ability to digest and utilize calcium and phosphorus it is also important in the formation, function, and health of normal bone and tooth structures |
| Vitamin E | a fat-soluble vitamin and natural antioxidant that quenches free radicals that can damage the internal and external body | functions primarily as an antioxidant, combating free radicals in our environment |
| Biotin | commonly referred to as, vitamin H it is important member in the family of B-complex vitamins | functions as a coenzyme R, which is significant in a number of metabolic processes, coenzyme R is referred to as Carboxybiotin and is responsible for processes of carbohydrate oxidation and fatty-acid synthesis |
| Boron | a naturally occurring trace mineral, may prove to be essential in the many intricate processes occurring within human physiology | it may play an important role in the overall health of our skeletal structure by assisting in metabolic bone processes |
| Calcium | a mineral essential for healthy bones, found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored | required for the important processes of growth, maintenance, reproduction (protein structuring of DNA and RNA), tooth and bone growth, the metabolism of lipids, and also helps to maintain the integrity of cell membranes and their permeability at any given time |
| Choline | a very important compound found in both the human body and a majority of our common dietary sources | primary role exists as a precursor for the formation of other compounds in the body |
| Copper | an essential trace mineral that is mainly obtained from diet and remains an essential mineral that is vital for optimal health | essential for wound healing and strength of connective tissue, also exhibits mild anti-inflammatory activity and helps to regulate levels of cholesterol and glucose |
| Folic Acid | is one of eight water-soluble B vitamins, also referenced as: Vitamin B9, Folate, folic acid, folacin | acid is crucial for proper brain function and plays an important role in mental and emotional health, it aids in the production of DNA and RNA, the body's genetic material, and is especially important during periods of high growth, such as infancy, adolescence and pregnancy |
| Iodine | categorized as a non-metallic trace mineral, it is needed by the human body in only trace amounts | essential for the normal function of the thyroid gland, and helps metabolize excess fat |
| Iron | a trace mineral that is found primarily in the hemoglobin of red blood cells | in the body iron is attached to hemoglobin molecules in red blood cells, thereby delivering oxygen to all of the tissues, extra iron is stored in the liver, bone marrow, spleen, and muscles |
| Lutein | is derived from the perennial plant Helenium autumnale L. Compositae and is a member of the carotenoid family | these yellowish pigments protect organisms from the harmful, and often times, toxic effects of ultraviolet radiation and oxygen |
| Lycopene | naturally occurring in both fruits and vegetables, it is a member of the carotenoid family of chemical pigments | acts as an antioxidant within the body and is considered a powerful nutritional accessory in the protection against the toxic effects of both light and oxygen |
| Magnesium | is important for every organ in the body, particularly the heart, muscles, and kidneys | all living cells require this vital mineral for proper functioning, it is required for over 300 internal biochemical processes in human physiology alone, nearly 60 percent of all magnesium in our body lies within our skeletal structures |
| Manganese | categorized as an essential trace nutrient (i.e. a mineral), it acts as a cofactor, providing function for specific enzyme-based activities | exists as an important component of the direct enzyme manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSoD), this assists in the usance of vitamins such as C, B1, biotin, and choline, may also prove to be a potent antioxidant, protecting us from external free radical damage upon cellular membranes located within the body |
| Selenium | is an essential trace mineral and critical component to the many biochemical processes taking place within human physiology | the key component of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, or as it more commonly referred to as, GPX, which works synergistically with vitamin E in the reduction of external peroxide free radicals |
| Zinc | one of the most important minerals consumed in the human diet | serves primarily as a co-factor to an estimated 60 plus different enzymatic activities, taking place in our bodies on a daily basis, many of these enzymes directly coincide with our body's ability to metabolize all nutrients consumed via dietary foods |
Balance Point Men - Multivitamin for Men
Balance Point for Men does contain all of the vitamins, minerals and nutrients needed for men to live life to the fullest.
One type that is included is B vitamins. They help to energize your body, breaks down carbs, fats and proteins and they promote healthily hair, skin and nails. Our formula contains 10 vital B vitamins that includes:
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B5
- Vitamin B6
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin B12
- Biotin
- Choline
- Inositol
Balance Point for Men also contains 7 bone protecting nutrients that will protect your bones and teeth from becoming brittle and promotes bone strength. These nutrients include:
- Calcium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese
- Vitamin D
- Boron
A major health concern for men is prostate health which is why the Balance Point for Men's formula has 4 key ingredients to prevent abnormal conditions of the prostate. These ingredients are:
- Lycopene
- Pumpkin Seed Powder
- Nettle Root Extract
- Saw Palmetto
Another type of nutrients included in Balance Point for Men's is antioxidants. They are responsible for protecting the trillions of cells in your body from free radical invasion by stopping and eliminating them before the destruction.
They do that by neutralizing these cell destroyers before the can even penetrate the cell wall. This is critical as your cells are what keep you alive. The nutrients that do this include:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Selenium
- Green Tea Extract
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Lutein
- Blue Berry Powder
- Zeaxanthin
- Cranberry Powder
- Red Bean Powder
To learn more about the great benefits of taking Balance Point Men's formula and the other vitamins, minerals and nutrients, click here.
Balance Point Women - Multivitamin for Women
Balance Point for Women does contain all of the vitamins, minerals and nutrients needed for women to live life to the fullest. Our formula includes ingredients to help with Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) and Menopause.
The ingredients included help combat fatigue, breast swelling and tenderness, headaches, food cravings and mood swings. Our PMS and menopause helpers include:
- Iron
- Chaste Berry Extract
- Cranberry Powder
Another type included is B vitamins. They help to energize your body, breaks down carbs, fats and proteins and they promote healthily hair, skin and nails.
B vitamins also provide relief from PMS along with our other ingredients that help with PMS. Our formula contains 10 vital B vitamins that includes:
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B5
- Vitamin B6
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin B12
- Biotin
- Choline
- Inositol
Balance Point for Women also contains 7 bone protecting nutrients that will protect your bones and teeth from becoming brittle and promotes bone strength.
This is very important for women, since women age they are more prone to osteoporosis. These nutrients include:
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese
- Vitamin D
- Boron
Another type of nutrients included in Balance Point for women's is antioxidants. They are responsible for protecting the trillions of cells in your body from free radical invasion by stopping and eliminating them before the destruction.
They do that by neutralizing these cell destroyers before the can even penetrate the cell wall. This is critical as your cells are what keep you alive. The nutrients that do this include:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Selenium
- Green Tea Extract
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Lutein
- Blue Berry Powder
- Zeaxanthin
- Cranberry Powder
- Red Bean Powder
To learn more about the great benefits of taking Balance Point women's formula and the other vitamins, minerals and nutrients, click here.