Vitamins, Herbal Remedies, and Dietary Supplements

b and C

water-soluble vitamins that are eliminated in the urine

a, D, e, k

fat soluble vitamins

vitamin a

retinol, retinal; vitamin for vision, skeletal growth, and regulation of mucous membranes of the oral cavity and eyes

vitamin d

Calciferol; vital for bone and teeth formation by assisting absorption of calcium and phosphorous

vitamin e

tocopherols, antioxidant properties

vitamin k

phytonadione; vital for blood clotting

vitamin c

ascorbic acid; wound healing, immune system function, and collagen synthesis

vitamin b1

Thiamine; promotes normal appetite, essential for NS to function

vitamin b2

Riboflavin; vision and healthy skin

vitamin b3

Niacin; digestion, appetite, healthy skin

vitamin b5

- Pantothenic acid

- hormone formation and nutrient metabolism

vitamin b6

Pyridoxine; formation of red blood cells, insulin and hemoglobin

vitamin b7

Biotin; metabolise proteins and carbs

vitamin b9

folic acid; promotes red blood cell formation and important in pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects

vitamin b12

Cyanocobalamin; promotes red blood cell production; energy, metabolism, and collagen synthesis

bilberry

Ocular disorders; bowel disturbances

Black Cohosh

premenopausal symptoms

chondroitin

osteoarthritis

cranberry

UTI

echinacea

Colds; reducing symptoms

Evening Primrose

Premenstrual symptoms

fish oil

cholesterol; blood pressure maintenance

garlic

maintaining blood pressure; heart health

Gingko biloba

Improve memory; cognitive ability

gingeng

fatigue; memory; menopause symptoms

Glucosamine

osteoarthritis

grape seed

allergies

green tea

Metabolic syndromes

kava kava

Stress, tiredness, anxiety

milk thistle

liver disease

melatonin

jet lag; insomnia

St. John's Wort

depression

Saw Palmetto

Prostate disorders

soy

menopausal symptoms

Valerian Root

anxiety