The Importance of Pantothenic Acid, An Essential B Complex Vitamin

Pantothenic acid is abundant in fish, legumes, organ meats, whole grains and yogurt. However, if these foods are pre-processed, their Pantothenic acid content is significantly reduced. For example, whole grain products contain 50% less Pantothenic acid than the unprocessed whole grains, and legumes
(beans) lose 80% of this nutrient when they are canned.

Why Pantothenic Acid Is Vital To Human Nutrition . . .

Also known as vitamin B5, Pantothenic acid assists the other B complex vitamins in converting food into usable energy. It is also an essential part of the body’s ability to produce various enzymes, which act as the catalyst to numerous biochemical reactions in the body. Pantothenic acid also helps support the central nervous system by preserving communication lines between the nervous system (nerves) and the brain. Pantothenic acid may also prove to be beneficial for dealing with allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome, heartburn, migraines, and stress.

Pantothenic acid is an essential part of the body’s ability to produce stress hormone, and it is believed that when a person becomes over-stressed and thus overproduces stress hormones, the body becomes depleted of this vitamin and its stores must be replenished. Depression and anxiety are two forms of stress that increase the need for Pantothenic acid, so if you are experiencing any symptoms of stress, it is important that you take a daily multivitamin that includes vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid). Stress is a common factor in life-changing events. Migraines and chronic fatigue also trigger high levels of stress hormones, meaning that extra supplementation is also needed.

Interestingly, combining Pantothenic acid with choline and thiamin, two other B vitamin factors, may prove a helpful treatment for heartburn by acting on the central nervous system to maintain the digestive process.
Pantothenic acid can also act as a decongestant helping to unclog nasal congestion during the allergic response.

How To Assure Adequate Pantothenic Acid Intake:

There is no RDA for Pantothenic acid, which is readily supplied in the foods we eat every day. In fact, Pantothenic acid is found in so many foods that deficiency is extremely rare. Experts recommend that you obtain adequate levels of this essential vitamin every day. You should be able to obtain adequate Pantothenic acid from daily diet and good multivitamin supplementation.

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#1090 - Ultra Multi 90 Tablets

#1036 - Super B Complex 50 mg. Tablets

#1038 - Super B Complex 100 mg. Tablets

#1049 - Super B Complex 150 mg. Tablets

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#263 - Pure B Complex 100 mg. Nutra Caps

 

Aging occurs when the body’s cells die at faster rates than new cells are
generated. People age prematurely because inadequate nutrition resulting
from poor diet stimulates cellular destruction and increases the potential
for obesity, diabetes, cancer and other chronic diseases.

With improper diet, the body produces vast quantities of highly reactive
oxygen molecules, known as free radicals. Free radicals attack healthy
cells and accelerate the aging process. This occurs especially when we eat
high-fat foods.. but also occurs when we are exposed to environmental
pollutants, such as pesticides and ultraviolet radiation...or consume too
many calories in the diet.

Simple Steps to Help Prevent Premature Aging:

1. Take a high-potency MULTIVITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENT DAILY... to provide
valuable nutritional protection against free radicals and help eliminate
toxins.

2. Eat Plenty of BERRIES . . . Strawberries, raspberries and
blueberries..as well as grapes and cherries all contain valuable
phytonutrients called flavonoids, which have potent antioxidant activity
that can fight heart disease. The naturally-occurring Ellagic Acid from
these berries, also promote excretion of carcinogenic chemicals.

3. Drink GREEN TEA . . . Green tea comes from the leaves of Camellia
sinensis, the same plant used to make black tea....but it has more of the
potent antioxidants called polyphenols than black tea.

Green Tea helps protect the liver and fight cancer. One recent study
examined Japanese women with breast cancer. Increased green tea consumption
was associated with a decreased risk of lymph node metastasis. Researches
also found that when women with breast cancer drank five cups of green tea a
day, they were more likely to be in remission six months later.

Green tea also has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels, fight tooth
decay and aid in weight loss.

Drink two or more cups of green tea daily or take at least 1,500 mg daily of
Green tea extract in capsule or tablet form.

4. Reduce Dairy Food Intake...No more than 3 - 4 servings of dairy per
week.

Milk, cheese and other dairy foods contain Casein, one of the most common
food allergens. It can deplete immune cells. Milk also contains xanthine
oxidase, an enzyme that may increase plague buildup in the arteries.

Adults don’t need dairy to get adequate Calcium. Increase daily intake of
Calcium-enriched foods, such as juice and soy, rice and almond milk.
Broccoli, collard greens, sardines and canned salmon also are rich in
Calcium.

5. Supplement with FISH OIL, PRIMROSE OIL AND FLAXSEED OIL . . . These oils
contain essential fatty acids...fish oil is a source of eicosapentanoic acid
(EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA)...evening primrose oil is a source of
GLA. These beneficial fatty acids are involved in proper functioning of the
brain and immune system. They also reduce the risk of heart disease and
cancer...and help relieve pain and inflamation.

Take 3,000 mg to 5,000 mg of fish oil and 1,000 mg of evening primrose oil
daily. If you are on blood-thinning medications such as warfarin
(Coumadin), check with your doctor first. Vegetarians can substitute
Flaxseed oil for fish oil, if so desired.

6. Increase GARLIC Intake . . . Garlic contains allicin, a sulfur compound
that builds immunity and prevents infections. It reduces risk of colon,
esophageal and stomach cancers. One study of 41,000 American women found
that one or more servings of garlic a week decreased colon cancer risk by
35%. It also lowers cholesterol and has valuable blood pressure-lowering
effects.

One-half to one whole raw clove daily (cooking reduces its benefits), or an
odor-free Garlic supplement with 4,000 micrograms (mcg) to 5,000 mcg of
allicin.

7. Supplement with SPIRULINA 2,000 mg to 3,000 mg per day . . . Spirulina
is a nutritive blue-green algae that grows in warm waters around the world
including Africa, Central America and Hawaii. It has become a staple for
knowledgeable health practitioners because it contains all the essential
amino acids in a highly absorbable form and is a rich source of protein. It
also contains carotenoids, fat-soluble pigments that act as antioxidants . .
. gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid . . . chlorophyll, a
pigment that has potent antioxidant and anti-cancer properties...and
phytocyanins, which stimulate red blood cell production. Several studies
have shown that spirulina improves immune system activity. Spirulina also
has been shown to have antiviral effects and a mild cholesterol-reducing
benefit.

Recommended Daily Vitamin Power Nutritional Supplement Regimen For Optimal
General Health, With Specific Emphasis On Helping Prevent Premature Aging .
. .

POWER SOURCE 100 (prod. no. 3090): synergistic super multi vitamin, mineral,
antioxidant & phyto-nutrient formula

OPTI-BERRY ESSENCE (prod. no. 328): nutritive berry blend, high-concentrate
extract formula

GREEN TEA CAPSULES - DECAFFEINATED (prod. no. 1155): high-potency green tea extract rich-source of polyphenols, flavonoids without the caffeine

SUPER EVENING PRIMROSE OIL - 1000 MG. (prod. no. 279): nature’s most
bountiful source of beneficial GLA (gamma linoleic acid)

MEG EPA FISH OIL CONCENTRATE - 1000 MG. (prod. no. 520): highest natural
concentration of valuable (EPA-DHA) omega 3 fatty acids

DEODORIZED GARLIC - 500 MG. (prod. no. 3068): equivalent to 1250 mg. of raw
garlic clove, without the odor. High allicin levels.

SPIRULINA - 500 MG. (prod. no. 230): Hawaiian cultivated Blue-Green Algae
provides ultra-rich phytonutrients, amino acids and trace minerals