is for Alpha - Tocopherol

    Alpha - Tocopherol is the chemical name for Vitamin E. 

Vitamin E is a lipid soluble component that has many functions to the human body. The primary role of Vitamin E is to act as an antioxidant, it neutralizes harmful molecules inside the body called free radicals.

RDA: 19MG a day 

Food Sources with high Vitamin E

is for Alpha - Tocopherol

    Having low Vitamin E can cause the body to have vision problems, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking. 

  High levels of Vitamin E makes the body more at risk for bleeding and can cause diarrhea and nausea. Vitamin E Toxicity is the name for high levels of Vitamin E.

is for Ascorbic Acid

 RDA: 75mg Women, 90mg Men

    Ascorbic Acid is the chemical name for Vitamin C.  It is a necessary nutrient for growing and repairing all of our tissues and helps iron absorption in the body. Vitamin C is also an antioxidant that helps protect our bodies.  

    Low Vitamin C can result in scurvy, when the body is weak and in pain, and gums become inflamed and bleed. High Vitamin C can cause nausea and diarrhea, rare cases results in kidney stones.  

Food Sources with high Vitamin C

is for Biotin

    Biotin is one of the B vitamins, specifically Vitamin B7. The main function of Biotin is to convert food into energy.  Biotin metabolizes proteins and processes glucose resulting in speeding up your metabolism.

    It is rare to have Biotin deficiencies but is possible, this can cause hair loss and skin issues such as dry skin or rashes. It is hard to take too much Biotin because our body just urinates the excess amount so theres no real limit but it can mess up bloodwork.

RDA: 30 mcg daily

Food Sources with high Biotin

is for  Calciferol

    Calciferol is the chemical name for active Vitamin D3. The main function of Calciferol is how it helps increase blood calcium in the body. It works with our Parathyroid Hormone to help with calcium absorption in our intestines and kidneys.

    High Calciferol can be caused by hormone imbalances and can result in nausea, weakness, and even kidney stones. High Calciferol is common in kidney failure patients and cause muscle pain and loss of bone density.

Food Sources of Vitamin D3

RDA 400IU

is for  a Calcium

    Calcium is a mineral that is most abundant in the body. This mineral is mostly stored in bones and teeth. Calcium helps with nerve and muscle function by stimulation of the bones to release Calcium.

Hypercalcemia is high calcium levels that causes weak bones, kidney stones, or even caused by cancer. Hypocalcemia is low calcium levels leading to muscle issues, kidney disorders, or cognitive issues.

RDA 1,000 - 1,200mg

Food Source of Calcium

is for Cyanocobalamin

RDA 2.4 mcg

    Cyanocobalamin is the man made form of Vitamin B12, helping our blood and nerves. It is necessary in the body for DNA synthesis, blood cell, and energy production.

    Having low Vitamin B12 can cause health problems such as Anemia, muscle weakness, neurological deficits, or even heart failure. Having a high Vitamin B12 is typically more uncommon but it is caused by liver problems, or other serious illness.

Food Sources of Vitamin B12

is for Folic Acid

RDA 400-600mcg

Food Sources of Vitamin B9

    Folic Acid is a type of Vitamin B but it is B9 specifically. The function of Vitamin B9 is the production of DNA and RNA, this is very important for pregnant woman to prevent birth defects. Folic Acid helps with making protein, RBC, and tissues to grow.

    Low Folic Acid can cause Anemia, fatigue, or mouth sores. Pregnant Women are more at risk for many birth defects. High Folic Acid can be an indication of cancer or could cause seizures.

is for Iron

RDA 11mg Men, 18mg Women

    Iron is a mineral that is essential in our body to make Hemoglobin a protein that transport oxygen, and Myoglobin another protein that stores oxygen in our muscles. Iron is stored in our Liver and is released when it is needed. 

    Low Iron creates a deficiency that causes Anemia a low level of Hemoglobin caused by low Iron. Having high levels of Iron are also dangerous causing irreversible organ damage.

Food Sources of Iron