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We live in a world rid with disease and sufferings. Not a day goes by
that we do not read, hear or know of someone that has met some kind of
disaster. May it be a car accident, a cancer diagnosis, a loved one
suffering with diabetes, cholesterol, under active thyroid, heart
disease, obesity, ADD, bipolar and so on. But what if we can take
control and address some of these? Could we?
Would we?
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"Sometimes you
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possible."
What benefits do other Herbalife Customers enjoy?
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| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
| Milk
products, leafy, green vegetables, soybeans, broccoli, and tofu |
Commonly
taken by elderly persons at risk of osteoporosis. |
Used
in building and maintaining bones and teeth. Aids in blood clotting,
nerve function, and muscle contraction. Maintains normal levels of
blood pressure and stomach acid. |
Weak
and brittle bones. Stunted growth in children. |
| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
| Shellfish,
nuts, seeds, liver, kidneys, and legumes |
Aids
in the storage and use of iron which is necessary in the production of
hemoglobin in red blood cells. Helps strengthen tendons and cartilage.
Used in the proper functioning of several enzymes. |
Taken
to help maintain healthy skin and hair color. Used to diminish the
effects of rheumatoid arthritis-related inflammation. |
May
cause high blood pressure, fatigue, diabetes, anemia, fragile bones,
and can increase the risk of heart attack. |
| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
| Fluoridated
water, toothpaste, seafood, tea, and gelatin |
Taken
to help build and maintain strong bones and teeth. |
Hardens
tooth enamel and dentine. |
Increased
tooth decay. |
| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
| Iodized
salt, shellfish, seaweed, and some types of fish such as sea bass, cod,
and perch |
Helps
maintain a healthy metabolism by aiding in the production of thyroid
hormones. |
Aids
in the production of thyroid hormones such as thyroxine. |
Weight
gain, enlarged thyroid (goiter), mental retardation in infants.
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| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
| Beef,
poultry, fish, oysters, egg yolks, and enriched cereals and breads |
Commonly
taken by people with iron-deficiency anemia to alleviate symptoms such
as fatigue and shortness of breath. |
Essential
in the production of hemoglobin and myoglobin which carry oxygen in
blood and muscles. Helps white blood cells produce compounds necessary
in fighting bacteria. Necessary in the production of many important
neurotransmitters. |
Ulcers,
hemorrhoids, fatigue, decreased alertness, anemia, and digestive
problems. |
| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
| Beef,
poultry, fish, nuts, grains, legumes, and green vegetables |
Often
taken with calcium to treat back pain, migraine headaches, and high
blood pressure. |
Used
in the transmission of nerve impulses. Essential in the synthesis of
proteins. Involved in the formation of bones and teeth. Used in the
proper functioning of certain enzymes. |
Loss
of appetite, upset stomach, insomnia, and muscle twitching. Extreme
deficiency can cause hallucinations, delirium, depression, and
convulsions. |
| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
| Whole
grains, nuts, bran, fruits, green, leafy vegetables,
and tea |
Aids in the formation of mothers’ milkin
thyroid hormone function,
Important cofactor in the key enzymes of glucose
metabolism, Increases antioxidant activity, Key element in
the production of enzymes needed to
oxidize fats and to metabolize purines, Necessary for the synthesis of
bone, Needed for healthy nerves, Needed for protein and fat
metabolism,
Needed for a healthy immune system, Required for reproduction,
Used in
energy production, Used in the formation of cartilage and synovial
(lubricating) fluid of the joints |
Used
in cholesterol and fat synthesis. Used in building bones. Used
in the creation of DNA and RNA. |
Atherosclerosis, Bone
remodeling, Confusion, Convulsions, Eye
problems, Hearing
problems, Heart
disorders, High
cholesterol levels, Hypertension, Irritability, Loss
of hair color, Memory
loss, Muscle
contractions, Pancreatic
damage, Profuse
perspiration, Rapid
pulse, Reduced
growth of hair and nails, Skin
rash, Tendency
to breast ailments, Tooth-grinding, Tremors
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| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
| Beef,
poultry, fish, milk products, eggs, nuts, and peas |
Often
taken to offset a deficiency caused by the use of antacids. |
Important
in the production and maintenance of teeth and bone. Used to help
regulate the acid/base balance in the body. Strengthens cell walls. |
Weak
bones and teeth, fatigue, and joint pain. |
| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
| Beef
liver, fish, fruit (especially bananas, apricots,
cantaloupe, and grapefruit), peas, beans, and potatoes |
Aids
in maintaining a regular heart beat, Helps prevent stroke, Important
for a healthy nervous system, Maintains blood pressure, Maintains
muscle tone and proper muscle contraction, Regulates levels of acidity,
Regulates the transfer of nutrients through cell membranes, Regulates
water balance, Required for carbohydrate and protein metabolism
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Used
in muscle contraction. Regulates blood pressure. Helps convert
blood sugar into a form of energy called glygen that is stored and used
in
muscles tissue. |
Weakness,
loss of appetite, muscle twitching, and abnormal heart rhythms. |
| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
| Shellfish,
nuts, seeds, liver, kidneys, and legumes |
Aids
in the storage and use of iron which is necessary in the production of
hemoglobin in red blood cells. Helps strengthen tendons and cartilage.
Used in the proper functioning of several enzymes. |
Taken
to help maintain healthy skin and hair color. Used to diminish the
effects of rheumatoid arthritis-related inflammation. |
May
cause high blood pressure, fatigue, diabetes, anemia, fragile bones,
and can increase the risk of heart attack. |
| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
| Beef,
poultry (especially organ meats), brown rice, and
whole grains |
Believed
to neutralize free radicals (corrosive compounds that may cause aging
and some
types of cancer). Often taken because of its perceived anti-cancer
properties. |
Strengthens
the immune system by aiding in the production of antibodies.
May help prevent certain types of cancers. |
Muscle
weakness, and fatigue. |
| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
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Apples
Apricots,
dried
Asparagus,
Barley,
Cabbage, Carrots, Celery,
Cheeses,
Dates ,
Egg
yolks,
Figs,
Fish, Goat
milk, Lentils,
Peas,
dried
Peppers,
Prunes,
Raisins,
Sesame
seeds,
Spinach, Sunflower
seeds,
Turnips,
Whey,Table
(Sea)
salt |
To
maintain blood pH,
proper water balance and stomach,
nerve and muscle function |
Used
to regulate blood volume and blood pressure. Aids in the transmission
of nerve impulses. Used to help regulate the acid/base balance in the
body. |
Abdominal
cramps,
Anorexia,
Confusion,
Dehydration,
Depression,
Dizziness
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Fatigue,
Flatulence,
Hallucinations,
Headache
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Heart palpitations,
Impaired sense of taste,
Lethargy,
Low blood pressure,
Memory impairment,
Muscular weakness,
Nausea and vomiting
,
Poor coordination,
Recurrent infections,
Seizures,
Weight loss |
| Sources |
Therapeutic |
Functions |
Deficiency |
| Black-eyed
peas, Brazil nuts, Brewer’s yeast Cashews, Cheddar cheese,
Chicken, Chick-peas, Eggs, Fish, Kelp, Lamb, Legumes,
Lentils, Liver, Meats,
Mushrooms, Oats
rolled,
Oysters, Peanuts
roasted,
Pecans, Peas
Poultry, Pumpkin
seeds,
Sardines, Seafood, Soy
lecithin, Soybeans,
Sunflower seeds, Swiss cheese, Tofu,
Turkey, Wheat germ &
bran, Whole
grains |
Used
to increase the white blood cell counts and antibody production in
people with
weakened immune systems. |
Important
for cell division. Helps maintain healthy hair and skin.
Required by over 100 enzymes. |
Birth
defects, Infertility,Chronic infections |
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