Vita-One vitamin is formulated in a proprietary herbal base composed of Grape skin extract, Barley grass, Goldenseal root, Echinacea purpuria, Pau d’arco, Parsley, Lecithin and Rice Bran. These herbs are well known for their beneficial nutritional attributes. Vitamin A: Promotes growth and repair of body tissue, bone formation, healthy skin and hair. It is also essential for night vision.
Vitamin C: Promotes healthy cell development, wound healing, improves resistance to infections. It is also known to improve collagen formation and provide protection against cataracts.
Vitamin D: Aids absorption of calcium and may help build bone mass.
Vitamin E: Required for normal growth and development. It is a powerful anti-oxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage.
Vitamin B-1: Thiamin is essential for converting carbohydrate to energy, normal functioning of the nervous system and muscles.
Vitamin B-2: Riboflavin helps red blood cell formation, release of energy from food. It is needed for vision and may protect against cataract formation.
Vitamin B-3: Niacin or nicotinic acid promotes release of energy from food. And proper functioning of nervous system. Non-flush niacin is used in this formulation.
Vitamin B-5: Pantothenic acid aids in the normal growth and development.
Vitamin B-6: Pyridoxine is essential for protein metabolism, nervous system, and immune function. It is also involved in the synthesis of hormones and red blood cells.
Vitamin B-9: Folic acid is needed for normal growth and development, red blood cell formation. It is also known to reduce risk of neural tube birth defects. It can control homocysteine levels and thus may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Vitamin B-12: Cyanocobalamine is vital for blood formation and healthy nervous system. Deficiency of vitamin B12 is very common in vegetarians.
Biotin: Biotin works with carboxylase enzymes, ATP, and magnesium in the metabolism of fatty acids and proper utilization of B-vitamins. It also plays an important role in the synthesis of proteins and purines.
Calcium: Essential for developing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It assists in blood clotting, muscle contraction and nerve transmission.
Magnesium: Activates over 100 enzymes and helps nerves and muscle function.
Copper: It is involved in nervous system functioning, bone health, and synthesis of proteins. Copper also plays a key role in the pigmentation of skin, hair and eyes.
Chromium: Assists in the metabolism of glucose and may help regulate blood sugar.
Iodine: It is the active part of thyroid hormone. It helps regulate growth, development and energy metabolism.
Manganese: Necessary for the normal development of skeletal and connective tissues.
Manganese is also involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates.
Molybdenum: Needed for the metabolism of DNA and RNA, and the production of uric acid.
Selenium: It is an essential component of the key antioxidant enzymes and is necessary of normal growth and development. It is also involved in the use of iodine in thyroid function.
Zinc: Essential part of more than 100 enzymes involved in digestion, metabolism, reproduction, and wound healing.
