Vefemin - Vitamin & Mineral Guide (for women)

Vitamin & Mineral Guide (for women)

1. Lycopene
Reference Dietary Intake	2.1 mg
Primary Functions	Carotenoid antioxidant Protective effect against UV skin damage Beneficial in various type of cancers Heart protective – increases HDL-C; decreases LDL-C Prevents age related macular degeneration Reduces the development of preeclampsia and IUGR Stimulates the immune system
2. L-Lysine
Reference Dietary Intake	1.8 gm
Primary Functions	Essential building block for all protein Needed for proper growth and bone development Helps the body absorb and conserve calcium Important role in the formation of collagen Helps to build muscle protein and repair tissues, lysine is especially important for those recovering from surgery or sports-related injuries Managing and preventing painful and unsightly herpes sores caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)
3. L-Arginine
Reference Dietary Intake	4.2 gm
Primary Functions	Immune Enhancer Helps to loose weight Improves memory Restores deficiencies caused by alcoholism Improves appetite
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4. Folic Acid
Reference Dietary Intake	400 mcg
Primary Functions	Improves the working of heart Reduces the occurrence of cancer Helps in growth and maintenance of muscle tissues Builds and repairs skin cells
5. Iron
Reference Dietary Intake	9 mg
Primary Functions	Hemoglobin formation Vital element for muscle health Brain function Cures anemia in women during pregnancy or menstruation Provides strength to the immune system Builds concentration amongst the students and professional people to carry out their work efficiently
6. Vitamin D
Reference Dietary Intake	200 IU
Primary Functions	Regulates and maintains Ca and P balance Reduces the chance of fractures Helps the body to absorb calcium, which is essential for the bones
7. Calcium
Reference Dietary Intake	1000 mg
Primary Functions	Builds and maintains healthy bones and teeth Controls excitability of nerves and muscles Controls conduction of nerve impulses Controls contraction of heart and other muscles Assists in process of blood clotting Controls blood cholesterol levels Assists in absorption of Vitamin B12
8. Manganese
Reference Dietary Intake	1.8 mg
Primary Functions	Ensures healthy bone structure Maintains nervous system Powerful antioxidant Helpful in individuals with PMS Involved in absorption of calcium Cofactor for female sex hormones
9. Iodine
Reference Dietary Intake	150 mcg
Primary Functions	Assist the production of hormones, which are directly responsible for controlling the basic metabolic rate Maintains the optimum energy levels of the body by ensuring optimum utilization of calories Important for the formation of healthy and shiny skin, teeth and hair Prevents still births or neurocognitive conditions like cretinism in the babies
10. Selenium
Reference Dietary Intake	55 mcg
Primary Functions	Promotes normal liver functions Involved in the maintenance of hair, skin and eyes Protect against heart disease Reduce the risk of cancer in several organs Improve mental fatigue and anxiety Functions in thyroid hormone metabolism Protects the body as an antioxidant
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11. Zinc
Reference Dietary Intake	8 mg
Primary Functions	Strengthens the immune system Prevents cold and shorten the duration of cold Necessary for quick growth of cells and building of major constituents of the cell during the course of pregnancy Prevents osteoporosis by helping the body absorb calcium Helps reduce the appearance of acne Improves stress level Provides antimicrobial action in the GI tract
12. Vitamin E
Reference Dietary Intake	15 mg
Primary Functions	Antioxidant Maintains healthy blood vessels Assist the body in thinning blood Improves skin conditions and the appearance of scars Protects the body’s membrane Extremely effective in reducing vaginal dryness and combating hot flashes
13. Vitamin B1
Reference Dietary Intake	1.1 mg
Primary Functions	Involved in the energy production Helps in the development of myelin sheaths Ensures proper cardiac function Prevents cataracts Reduces the effects of aging Ensures proper digestion Prevents Alzheimer’s disease Improves memory Improves appetite
14. Vitamin B2
Reference Dietary Intake	1.1 mg
Primary Functions	Helps in the production of energy Helps in RBC production Regulates growth and reproduction Regulates thyroid activity Prevents disease conditions Prevents acne Increases immunity Helps in the Repair of tissues Protects the nervous system Essential for the normal growth Ensures healthy eyes Helps in the absorption of minerals
15. Vitamin B3
Reference Dietary Intake	14 mg
Primary Functions	Aids in normal functioning of the human digestive system Promotes healthy appetite, good nerves and a glowing skin Reduces the bad cholesterol and raising the good cholesterol
16. Vitamin B5
Reference Dietary Intake	5 mg
Primary Functions	Stress Buster Regulates the cholesterol Controls the BP Keeps the skin healthy Strengthens the immune system
17. Vitamin B6
Reference Dietary Intake	1.3 mg
Primary Functions	Refurbishes the immune system Maintains healthy skin For proper functioning of nervous system
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18. Vitamin B12
Reference Dietary Intake	2.4 mcg
Primary Functions	Maintains a strong nervous system Reduces fatigue and weakness Reduces the cholesterol levels
19. Malt Extract
Reference Dietary Intake
Primary Functions	Major natural energy source
20. Carbohydrates
Reference Dietary Intake	130 gm
Primary Functions	Provides the body with energy Participates in cellular functions such as cell growth, adhesion and fertilization
21. Protein
Reference Dietary Intake	46 gm
Primary Functions	Required for growth and repair of body cells, tissues, muscles and organs
22. Energy
Reference Dietary Intake
Primary Functions
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