Ch. 9 Master's: Benefits of Vitamins and Minerals

Question 1

When taken with other nutrients, reportedly helps accelerate hair growth after noticeable thinning that often follows an illness or emotional upset. (good for cancer patients)

Answer 1

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Question 2

Improves Skin’s ability to take in oxygen and helps keep oil production at an appropriate level. A deficiency of this vitamin can cause excessive oiliness. (good for migraines and fibromyalgia)

Answer 2

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Question 3

Necessary for the proper functioning of skin, including normal sun tolerance and a smooth, slightly moist surface. A deficiency in this vitamin deficiency can cause skin infections and mouth sores.

Answer 3

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Question 4

Essential for maintaining the depth of natural skin color and relieving common skin inflammation. this is also an anti-stress vitamin.

Answer 4

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Question 5

Improves some facial pigment conditions and protects against sun damage. Deficiencies result in sores and inflammation as well as numbness and pricking.

Answer 5

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Question 6

Helps maintain skin’s oil balance and has documented success in treating skin disorders related to the oil glands. Deficiencies result in hair loss, skin disorders, and dermatitis.

Answer 6

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Question 7

Plays an active role in maintaining and restoring the natural color of hair. Animal testing shows that a deficiency in this vitamin causes alterations in hair growth and dermatitis.

Answer 7

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)

Question 8

Reportedly helps control the flow of oil from the sebaceous glands. Working in partnership with folic acid, this vitamin controls hyper-pigmentation.

Answer 8

Vitamin B 12 (Cobalamin)

Question 9

Essential in the formation of collagen protein, which gives skin its stretching properties. Vitamin C is also necessary for the effective functioning of the two amino acids responsible for developing the color of hair and skin. (phenylalanine and tyrosine)

Answer 9

Vitamin C

Question 10

Greatly aids in skin respiration, resulting in a vitalized appearance. It also helps with healthy cell division.

Answer 10

Vitamin D

Question 11

Reportedly slows down skin aging, protects cells, and acts as an antioxidant.

Answer 11

Vitamin E

Question 12

Affects blood clotting. A lack of this vitamin may result in increased instances of purpura (bruising and blood clotting).

Answer 12

Vitamin K

Question 13

Enhances capillary strength and acts as an anti-inflammatory.

Answer 13

Vitamin P (Bioflavonoids)

Question 14

Required for muscle contraction, blood vessel expansion, secretion of hormones and enzymes, and transmitting impulses throughout the nervous system.

Answer 14

Calcium

Question 15

Enhances the action of insulin, which is critical to the metabolism and storage of carbohydrate, fat, and protein in the body.

Answer 15

Chromium

Question 16

Helps produce and maintain new cells. Is also needed to make DNA and RNA.

Answer 16

Folate

Question 17

An integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health. Although it is used in oxygen transport, it is also essential for the regulation of cell growth and differentiation.

Answer 17

Iron

Question 18

Needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. (helps you absorb vitamins)

Answer 18

Magnesium

Question 19

Is incorporated into proteins to make selenoproteins, which are important antioxidant enzymes that help prevent cellular damage from free radicals.

Answer 19

Selenium

Question 20

Helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses and helps wounds heal. The body also needs this mineral to make proteins and DNA.

Answer 20

Zinc

Question 21

Helps hair, skin, and nails stay supple and glowing. A deficiency of this vitamin can cause dry, cracked skin and brittle hair and nails.

Answer 21

Vitamin A