Vitamin Guide

 
SynerPro Super Vitamin & Minerals 
Multi Vitamin
Solubility: See Individual Vitamins
Importance:Helps augment any diet for normal body maintenance and repairs, prevents nutritional deficiencies. Helps in periods of physical stress or convalescence. Increases energy levels and endurance. energizes and regulates metabolism. 
Keeps the body tuned up and functioning at high performance. Eliminates toxins from the liver and intestines. Prevents free radical damage linked to heart disease, cancer, arthritis, cataracts, and even premature aging. Shortens the duration of illness. increases immunity
Contains: Vitamin A 2500 IU ,Vitamin B1 1.5 mg, Vitamin B2 1.7 mg, Calcium 105 mg, Niacin 15 mg, Pantothenic Acid 10 mcg, Vitamin B6 2 mg, Vitamin B12 6 mcg, Vitamin C 90 mg, Vitamin D3 200 IU, Vitamin E 30 IU, Folic Acid 0.2 mg, Biotin 150 mcg, Copper 1 mg, Iron 7.5 mg, Zinc 7.5 mg, Iodine 75 mcg, Selenium25 mcg, Magnesium 50 mg, Manganese 0.5 mg, Phosphorus 200 mg, Potassium25 mg, Chromium 50 mcg, Molybdenum 25 mcg 
Other Ingredients: Broccoli flowers (Brassica oleracea), turmeric root (Curcuma longa), red beet root (Beta vulgaris), rosemary leaves (Rosmarinus officinalis), carrot root (Daucus carota), tomato fruit (Solanum lycopersicum), Chinese cabbage leaves (Brassica rapa), cabbage leaves (Brassica oleracea), orange bioflavonoids, grapefruit bioflavonoids, hesperidin, cellulose (plant fiber), stearic acid, and silicon dioxide (powdered silica).

Vitamin A (retinol) 

Solubility: Fat
Food Sources: Eggs, colored fruits and vegetables, fish liver oil, dairy products, beef liver, milk
Deficiency Symptoms: Defective teeth and gums, allergies, dry hair, retarded growth, susceptibility to infections, night
blindness, eye irritations, sinus trouble, dry skin, loss of smell
Importance: Healthy formation of bones, teeth, skin; maintenance of outer layer of many tissues and organs; promotes growth   and vitality; essential in pregnancy and lactation; necessary for night vision; good for growth and repair of body tissues; good  for health of hair and eyes
Inhibits Absorption: Coffee, alcohol, excessive iron, mineral oil, D deficiency
Enhances Absorption: C, D, E, F, zinc, calcium, choline, B-complex

Vitamin B (complex)

Solubility: See Individual B Vitamins
Food Sources: Whole grains, liver, brewer's yeast
Deficiency Symptoms: Poor appetite, rough dry skin, fatigue, dull hair, constipation, acne, insomnia
Importance: Helps functioning of nervous system; good for healthy skin, muscle tone, maintenance in the gastrointestinal
tract; gives energy; maintains healthy hair, eyes, liver, mouth; carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism
Inhibits Absorption: Stress, excessive sugar, coffee, alcohol, birth control pills, infections, sleeping pills, sulfonamides
Enhances Absorption: Calcium, E, C, phosphorus

Vitamin B-1 (thiamine)

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Organ meats, pork, nuts, wheat germ, poultry, fish, brown rice, egg yolks, legumes, whole grains, blackstrap  molasses, brewer's yeast, whole wheat
Dificiency Symptoms: Depression, constipation, impaired growth in children, shortness of breath, numbness of hands and
feet, weakness, fatigue, nervousness, sensitivity to noise, loss of appetite
Importance: Maintains health of skin, mouth, eyes, hair; stabilizes appetite; necessary for carbohydrate metabolism;
essential for normal functioning of heart, nerve tissues, muscles, digestion, learning capacity, growth
Inhibits Absorption: Tobacco, stress, fever, coffee, alcohol, surgery, raw clams
Enhances Absorption: B-complex, sulfur, manganese, niacin, B-2, folic acid, C, E

Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin)

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Cheese, milk, egg yolks, brewer's yeast, nuts, organ meats, whole grains, blackstrap molasses
Deficiency Symptoms: Inflammation of the mouth, eye problems, dizziness, poor digestion, sore tongue, dermatitis
Importance: Carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism; necessary for antibody and red blood cell formation; good for healthy eyes,  hair, skin, nails
Inhibits Absorption: Alcohol, tobacco, excessive sugar, coffee
Phosphorus, niacin, C, B-complex, B-6

Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine)

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Milk, cabbage, cantaloupe, legumes, blackstrap molasses, meat, organ meats, peas, wheat germ, whole
grains, brown rice, prunes, leafy green vegetables, brewer's yeast, desiccated liver
Deficiency Symptoms: Possible loss of muscle control, nervousness, dermatitis, insulin sensitivity, hair loss, mouth
disorders, acne, irritability, muscular weakness, convulsions in infants, depression, learning disabilities, anemia, arthritis
Importance: Necessary for carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism; weight control; good for healthy skin, nerves, muscles,
antibody formation, digestion
Inhibits Absorption: Alcohol, birth control pills, tobacco, radiation exposure, coffee
Enhances Absorption: Linoleic acid, sodium, B-1, B-2, C, pantothenic acid, B-complex, magnesium

Vitamin B-12 (cobalamin)

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Pork, beef, cheese, milk and milk products, eggs, fish, organ meats
Deficiency Symptoms: Tiredness, general weakness, poor appetite, speaking difficulties, pernicious anemia, nervousness,
neuritis, brain damage, growth failure in children
Importance: Necessary for normal formation of red blood cells; carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism; healthy nervous system;  good appetite; healthy cells
Inhibits Absorption: Tobacco, coffee, alcohol, laxatives
Enhances Absorption: B-complex, folic acid, B-6, choline, inositol, C, sodium, potassium

Vitamin H (biotin)

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Sardines, liver, legumes, egg yolks, unpolished rice, lentils, mung bean sprouts, whole grains, organ meats,
brewer's yeast
Deficiency Symptoms: Extreme exhaustion, loss of appetite, impairment of fat metabolism, muscle pain, depression, grayish skin color, dermatitis
Importance: Growth-promoting factor; fatty acid production; carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism; utilizes B vitamins; good for healthy hair, skin, muscles
Inhibits Absorption: Alcohol, avidin (raw egg white), coffee
Enhances Absorption: Sulfur, B-12, folic acid, B-complex, pantothenic acid, C

Choline

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Leafy green vegetables, heart, brain, lecithin, egg yolks, brewer's yeast, fish, legumes, organ meats,
soybeans, wheat germ
Deficiency Symptoms: May result in cirrhosis and fatty degeneration of liver, hemorrhaging of kidney, intolerance to fats,
bleeding stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, growth problems
Importance: May minimize excessive deposits of fat in liver; metabolism and transport of fats and cholesterol; normal nerve transmission; gall bladder regulation; lecithin formation; good for hair; thymus gland
Inhibits Absorption: Excessive sugar, alcohol, coffee
Enhances Absorption: Linoleic acid, folic acid, inositol, A, B-12, B-complex

Folic Acid (folacin)

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Root vegetables, tuna, milk and milk products, organ meats, oysters, salmon, leafy green vegetables,
brewer's yeast, whole grains
Deficiency Symptoms: Gastrointestinal disorders, B-12 deficiency, anemia, retarded growth, graying hair
Importance: Necessary for growth and division of cells; formation of red blood cells; reproduction and growth; good for glands  and liver
Inhibits Absorption: Stress, alcohol, coffee, tobacco
enhances Absorption: Pantothenic acid, C, B-12, B-complex, biotin

Inositol

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Citrus fruits, nuts, milk, meat, brewer's yeast, blackstrap molasses, whole grains, vegetables, lecithin
Deficiency Symptoms: Eye problems, high cholesterol, skin problems, constipation
Importance: Vital for hair growth; metabolism of fats and cholesterol; formation of lecithin; good for vital organs
Inhibits Absorption: Excessive sugar, corn, coffee, alcohol, antibiotics
Enhances Absorption: B-12, B-1, B-2, C, phosphorus, choline, linoleic acid, B-complex

Niacin (nicotinic acid)

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Beans, green vegetables, rice bran, whole wheat, nuts, brewer's yeast, fish, dairy products, poultry, lean
meats, milk, desiccated liver
Deficiency Symptoms: Gastrointestinal disturbances, dermatitis, nervous disorders, muscular aches, loss of appetite,
insomnia, tiredness, halitosis
Importance: Promotes growth, proper functioning of nervous system; maintenance of healthy skin, tongue, digestive system; carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism
Inhibits Absorption: Excessive sugar, corn, coffee, alcohol
Enhances Absorption: B-1, B-2, C, B-complex, phosphorus

Pantothenic Acid

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Egg yolks, orange juice, brewer's yeast, legumes, liver, whole grains, mushrooms, salmon, wheat germ
Deficiency Symptoms: Stomach stress, sensitivity to insulin, eczema, hair loss, hypoglycemia, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney
trouble
Importance: Resistance to stress; aids in formation of some fats, energy; stimulates growth; good for skin, adrenal glands,
formation of antibodies
Inhibits Absorption: Coffee, alcohol
Enhances Absorption: Sulfur, C, B-6, B-12, folic acid, biotin, B-complex

PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Leafy green vegetables, organ meats, yogurt, wheat germ, blackstrap molasses, brewer's yeast
Deficiency Symptoms: Nervousness, anemia, constipation, tiredness, headaches, digestion problems, eczema
Importance: Growth-promoting factor; sunscreen; acts as coenzyme in breakdown and utilization of protein; formation of red  blood cells; color restoration; aids bacteria in producing folic acid; maintains healthy skin, hair
Inhibits Absorption: Sulfonamides, coffee, alcohol
Enhances Absorption: C, folic acid, B-complex

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Tomatoes, acerola cherries, sprouted alfalfa seeds, peppers, citrus fruits, papaya, cantaloupe, broccoli,
strawberries
Deficiency Symptoms: Muscular weakness, anemia, appetite loss, skin hemorrhages, swollen joints, slow healing wounds
and fractures, bleeding gums, easy bruising, low resistance to infections
Importance: Prevention of permeability; healthy teeth, gums, bones; strengthens blood vessels; increased absorption of iron; resistance to infections; vitamin protection; collagen production
Inhibits Absorption: Stress, high fever, tobacco, antibiotics, aspirin, cortisone
Enhances Absorption: Bioflavonoids, calcium, magnesium, all vitamins and minerals

Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)

Solubility: Fat
Food Sources: Fat, butter, fish liver oil, herring, sardines, egg yolks, salmon, tuna, organ meats, bone meal
Deficiency Symptoms: May lead to rickets, lack of vigor, muscle weakness, inadequate absorption of calcium, phosphorus
retention (in kidneys), diarrhea, insomnia, nervousness, soft bones and teeth, myopia
Importance: Very important in infancy and childhood; healthy bone formation; healthy nervous system maintenance; good for thyroid gland, skin, teeth, normal blood clotting
Inhibits Absorption: Mineral oil
Enhances Absorption: Phosphorus, calcium, choline, A, C, F

Vitamin E (tocopherol)

Solubility: Fat
Food Sources: Margarine, cold pressed oils, whole wheat, sweet potatoes, molasses, nuts, dark green vegetables, eggs,
organ meats, oatmeal, desiccated liver, wheat germ
Deficiency Symptoms: Fragility of red blood cells, dry dull hair, sterility, impotency, miscarriages, gastrointestinal problems,
heart disease, enlarged prostate
Importance: Protects fat-soluble vitamins; slows aging; protects red blood cells; male potency; prevents blood clots;
maintains healthy muscles and nerves; strengthens capillary walls; good for hair, skin, mucous membranes
Inhibits Absorption: Mineral oil, rancid fat and oil, chlorine, birth control pills
Enhances Absorption: Phosphorus, calcium, choline, A, C, F

Vitamin F (unsaturated fatty acids) (linoleic acid)
U.S. RDA: This is an essential fatty acid
Solubility: This is an essential fatty acid
Food Sources: Butter, wheat germ, vegetables, flax, black currants, sunflower seeds
Deficiency Symptoms: Acne, dandruff, dry hair, diarrhea, eczema, varicose veins, underweight, weak nails, gallstones
Importance: Growth-promoting factor; necessary for healthy skin, hair; makes calcium available to cells; normal glandular
activity; helps maintain resilience and lubrication; regulates blood coagulation; destroys cholesterol; prevents hardening of the arteries
Inhibits Absorption: X-rays, radiation
Enhances Absorption: Phosphorus, D, C, A, E

Vitamin P (bioflavonoids, rutin, hesperidin)

Solubility: Water
Food Sources: Buckwheat, black currants, cherries, grapes, fruits
Deficiency Symptoms: Tendency to bruise and bleed easily (same as symptoms caused by deficiency of Vitamin C)
Importance: Colds and flu prevention; good for healthy capillary walls and connective tissue; infrequent bruising
Inhibits Absorption: Same as for Vitamin C
Enhances Absorption: Same as for Vitamin C