Vitamins Main Benefits DV One-A-Day Extra-Strength
Vitamin A Fights infections; maintains eye and skin health. May be supplied in part as beta- carotene, which may lower the risk of cancer and heart disease and boost immunity. Pregnant women should not take more than 5,000 ! of "itamin # daily, but higher doses of beta-carotene are safe. 5,000 ! 5,000 ! 5,000-"0,000 ! #u$ t% &5,000 ! as 'eta-(ar%tene Vitamin ) Fights colds; may help pre"ent cancer, heart disease, cataracts. f your formula doesn$t supply at least 500 mg, consider taking an e%tra supplement. *0 mg *0-"00 mg "00-",000 mg #u$ t% &5,000 ! as 'eta-(ar%tene Vitamin D Promotes healthy bones and teeth; may protect against cancer. &hose o"er 50 should get at least '00 ! and those o"er (0 need at least )00 !. #"oid daily doses e%ceeding *,000 !, which may be to%ic. +00 ! &00-+00 ! +00-*00 ! Vitamin E May help pre"ent cancer, heart disease, and cataracts. +"eryone should get at least ,00 ! daily. #"oid doses abo"e *,,00 !, which can cause headaches. ,0 ! ,0-"00 ! "00-+00 ! -hiamin #B". #ids energy production; promotes ner"e and heart health. "/5 mg "/5-&5 mg &5-"00 mg Ri'%fla0in #B&. May pre"ent cataracts and migraines; helps heal rosacea. "/1 mg "/1-&5 mg &5-"00 2ia(in #B&. -elps lower cholesterol and impro"e circulation; fosters healthy ner"e cells. &0 mg &0-&5 mg &5-"00 mg Vitamin #B*. May pre"ent heart disease and stroke; maintains ner"ous system health. #"oid taking more than ,00 mg on a daily basis. & mg &-&5 mg &5-"00 mg 3%li( a(i4 Pre"ents birth defects, heart disease, possibly some cancers. Pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant should get at least )00 mcg daily. +00 m(g +00 m(g +00-500 m(g Vitamin #B"&. Promotes ner"e health; pre"ents heart disease. People o"er 50 and "egetarians should look for formulas that supply at least *00 mcg. +00 m(g +00 m(g 50-+00 m(g Vitamin 6 Promotes blood clotting; helps strengthen bones. 50 m(g 0-50 m(g *0-,00 m(g Bi%tin Promotes healthy nails, hair, and ner"es. ,00 m(g 0-"00 m(g "00-,00 m(g 7ant%theni( a(i4 B#5. .trengthens ner"es; promotes energy metabolism. ,00 m(g 0-"00 m(g &5-"00 m(g Minerals B%r%n /uilds strong bones, teeth, and nails. 8 0-50 m(g 50 m(g-& mg )al(ium Pre"ents or slows osteoporosis. 0omen of all ages and men o"er 50 need at least *,,00 mg daily. # separate supplement is probably necessary. #"oid daily doses of ,,500 mg or higher. ",000 mg 0-&5 mg &5-+00 mg )hr%mium Maintains healthy blood sugar le"els;helps break down fats. "&0 m(g 0-"00 m(g "00-&00 m(g )%$$er Pre"ents cardio"ascular disease; maintains bones, tendons, and ner"es. & mg "-& mg "-& mg r%n Pre"ents anemia in younger women. Men and postmenopausal women should opt for iron-free formulas. 1egetarians who a"oid all animal products and women with hea"y periods should get at least *2 mg a day. 3on$t e%ceed )5 mg daily. "5 mg 0-"5 mg 0 -"5 mg Magnesium Protects against heart disease; may ease asthma and diabetes. +00 mg "00-&00 mg &00-+00 mg Manganes .trengthens bones; may be good for the heart and pre"ent sei4ures. & mg &-5 mg 5-"0 mg M%ly'4enum -elps the body use iron and burn fats. 15 m(g &5-*5 m(g *5-"00 m(g 7%tasssium May help pre"ent high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. ,,500 mg 5-"00 mg 5-"00 mg Selenium -elps pre"ent cancer, heart disease, cataracts, and macular degeneration; fights cold sores and shingles. 5et at least *00 mcg a day, but a"oid daily doses abo"e 600 mcg, which can be dangerous. 10 m(g 0-"00 m(g "00-&00 m(g Vana4ium /uilds bones; may aid people with diabetes. 8 0-&5 m(g &5-50 m(g 9in( May cure colds, relie"e prostrate complaints, and slow macular degeneration. 1egetarians who a"oid all animal products, including dairy and eggs, should aim to get 70 mg. 3on$t e%ceed )0 mg daily, which can be harmful. "5 mg "5 mg "5-,0 mg