| Generic Name: Choline |
| Chemical Name : Choline
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| Food Sources :
Brewer's yeast, wheat germ, green leafy vegetables, soybeans, lecithin |
| Functions :
Metabolizes fats & cholestrol.
Prevents fat from accumulating in the liver.
Healthy hair.
Aids memory |
Deficiency Symptoms :
Cirrhosis of the liver
Hardening of arteries
High blood pressure
Possibly Alzheimer's disease
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Additional Information :
Works with inositol to utilize fats & cholestrol.
Choline destroyers : alcohol, caffeine |
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| Generic Name : Chromium |
| Chemical name : Chromium |
| Food Sources : Clams, corn oil, brewer's yeast, whole grains
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Functions :
Metabolism of sugar
Regulate blood circulation
Aids growth
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Deficiency Symptoms :
Slow growth rate
Hardening of the arteries
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| Generic Name : Copper |
| Chemical name : Copper |
| Food Sources :Whole grains, dried beans, peas, seafood |
Functions :
Formation of red blood cells.
Colour of hair & skin
Essential for the utilization of Vitamin C |
Deficiency Symptoms :
Anemia
Hair loss
Skeletal defects |
Additional Information : Copper is not easily destroyed
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