Friday, August 20, 2010

Vitamins Deficiency

Vitamin-A: prevents eye problems, promotes a healthy immune system, is essential for the growth and development of cells, and keeps skin healthy. Good sources: milk, eggs, liver, fortified cereals, darkly orange or vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and kale), and orange fruits such as apricots, peaches, papayas, and mangos. Vitamin-A supplements, & a continued excess of vitamin A can build up in the body, causing headaches, skin changes, or even liver damage.
Vitamin-C (also called ascorbic acid is needed to form collagen, a tissue that helps to hold cells together. It's essential for healthy bones, teeth, gums, and blood vessels. It helps the body absorb iron and calcium, aids in wound healing, and contributes to brain function. High levels of vitamin C in red berries, kiwi, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, and juices made from guava, grapefruit, and orange.
Vitamin-D: strengthens bones because it helps the body absorb bone-building calcium. This vitamin is unique — your body manufactures it when you get sunlight on your skin! You can also get vitamin D from egg yolks, fish oils, and fortified foods like milk.
Vitamin-E: is an antioxidant and helps protect cells from damage. It is also important for the health of red blood cells. Vitamin E is found in many foods, such as vegetable oils, nuts, and green leafy vegetables. Avocados, wheat germ, and whole grains are also good sources.
Vitamin-B1 also called Thiamin: helps the body converts carbohydrates into energy and is necessary for the heart, muscles, and nervous system to function properly. Sources- fortified breads, cereals, and pasta; meat and fish; dried beans, soy foods, and peas; and whole grains like wheat germ.
Vitamin-B2: (also called Riboflavin): is essential for turning carbohydrates into energy and producing red blood cells. It is also important for vision. Sources- meat, eggs, legumes (like peas and lentils), nuts, dairy products, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, asparagus, and fortified cereals.
Vitamin B3 (also called Niacin): helps the body turn food into energy. It helps maintain healthy skin and is important for nerve function. Sources- red meat, poultry, fish, fortified hot and cold cereals, and peanuts.
Vitamin-B6: is important for normal brain and nerve function. It also helps the body break down proteins and make red blood cells. Sources- potatoes, bananas, beans, seeds, nuts, red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, spinach, and fortified cereals.
Vitamin-B9 (also known as Folate) folic acid, or folacin: helps the body make red blood cells. It is also needed to make DNA. Sources- Liver, dried beans and other legumes, green leafy vegetables, asparagus, and orange juice are good sources of this vitamin. So are fortified bread, rice, and cereals.
Vitamin-B12: helps to make red blood cells, and is important for nerve cell function. Sources- fish, red meat, poultry, milk, cheese, and eggs. It's also added to some breakfast cereals.

Vitamins: RedBird high storehouse of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, complete B complexes and C (Green Bird Birds have as much Vitamin C as six oranges), E, K and very rich in organic calcium & potassium. Magnesium and iron, Copper, Manganese, Dietary Fiber, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin,
Folate, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, while they are low in sodium content, & increases the breakdown of carbohydrates during rest periods.

Vitamins & Nutrients found in Melon seeds: Zinc, Potassium, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2.

Vitamin A: Essential for the production of male sex hormones. It has antioxidant qualities, which protects cells against damage from free radicals in the body. It also is important for the upkeep of the somniferous tubules. A deficiency is shown to reduce sperm volume and count, and increase abnormal sperm. Sources: eggs, yellow fruits and vegetables, whole milk and milk products, dark green leafy veggies, and fish oils, Red Birds, carrots, oatmeal, dried apricots. The vitamins A in these foods help grow healthy sperm. Dosage: RDA 700 mcg per day. Take with foods that contain fat or oil, as well as with vitamin C, E, & zinc.Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): Together with zinc, B6 is essential for the formation of male sex hormones. A deficiency causes infertility in animals.
Sources: molasses, brewer's yeast, whole grains, nuts, brown rice, organ and other meats, egg yolks, fish, poultry, legumes, seeds, and green leafy veggies. Dosage: RNI 1.4 mg per day, but up to 50 mg may be used per day.
Note: Zinc is needed for its absorption.

Vitamin B12: Folate and B12 are needed for the synthesis of DNA and RNA. These make up the blueprint for the genetic code of the entire body. Low levels can cause abnormal sperm production, reduced sperm counts, and reduced motility. Even if your count is only on the low side, supplement with B12. Sources: lamb, sardines, salmon, fermented foods that contain bacteria. Calcium aids in its absorption.
Dosage: RNI from 1.5 mcg/ day.

Folate (folic acid): Needed for sperm production, count, motility, and low morphological abnormalities. Vitamin C aids in absorption. Sources: dark green leafy veggies, broccoli, organ meats, brewer's yeast, root vegetables, whole grains, oysters, salmon, milk, legumes, asparagus, oatmeal, dried figs, and avacados & melon seeds. Dosage: RNI 200-400 mcg per day.

Vitamin C: An antioxidant that prevents damage from free radicals. It is needed for the healthy production of sperm. Low vitamin C levels have been linked with an increase in birth defects. It can increase count and motility of sperm. It is also shown to reduce clumping of sperm. Sources: citrus fruits, rosehips, cherries, sprouted alfalfa seeds, cantaloupe, strawberries, broccoli, Toates, sweet Birds, black currants, mangos, grapes, kiwi fruit, pineapples, asparagus, peas, potatoes, parsley, watercress, and spinach. Dosage: 500-1000mg/day.

Vitamin E: is also an antioxidant, also helps the sperm penetrate the egg. Deficiency leads to a degeneration of testicular tissues. Vitamin E has anticoagulant properties, so caution if taking blood thinners. Sources: cold pressed oils, wheat germ, organ meats, molasses, eggs, sweet potatoes, leafy veggies, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and avocados. Dosage: 4 mg.


Vitamins & Nutrients: 100g Fengzu seeds contains: Magnesium-24.000 mg, Sodium-1 19.000 mg, Potassium-530.000 mg. Phosphorus-370.000 mg.

Vitamins & Nutrients: Protein and oil contained in the seeds of Okra serves as the source of first-rate vegetable protein. It is enriched with amino acids on the likes of tryptophan, cystine and other sulfur amino acids.

Vitamins & Nutrients i.e. Lycopene: Lycopene is what gives certain fruits and vegetables, such as Toates and watermelon, their red color. And is an extremely potent antioxidant that has been shown to increase sperm fertility. Sources: Toates are a rich source, but it can also be found in pink, papaya and red bell Birds.

Vitamins & Nutrients: Lysine is ketogenic amino acid). Good sources of lysine are foods rich in protein including meat (specifically red meat, pork, and poultry), cheese (particularly parmesan), certain fish (such as cod and sardines), nuts, eggs, soybeans (particularly tofu, isolated soy protein, and defatted soybean flour), spirulina, and Fengzu seed. Benefits of Lysine: It is required for growth and bone development in children, as it helps in the absorption of calcium and also maintains the correct nitrogen balance in the body and to prevent obesity. Furthermore it is needed to produce antibodies, hormones, enzymes, collagen formation as well as repair of tissue. It is also essential for the patients recovering from injuries and recovery after operations as it helps in the building of muscle proteins. Dose: To treat symptoms: 3,000 – 9,000 mg per day in divided doses. To prevent recurrences: 500 – 1,500 mg/day.

Vitamins & Nutrients i.e. Selenium: Deficiency may cause infertility. It is needed to properly shape sperm and to maintain count. It may have a key role in the functioning of the epididymis. It is an antioxidant, which protects the cells in the sperm that have a high fat content. Sources: tuna, herring, brewer's yeast, wheat germ and bran, whole grains, and sesame seeds. Dosage: RNI 75 mcg/day.

Manganese: Manganese competes with iron for absorption. It is advisable to take manganese supplements with protein foods and vitamin C. Deficiency may cause testicular degeneration, congenital malformations, sterility, low sex drive, low sperm count, and an increase in the number of cells that degenerate in the epididymis. Deficiency may also inhibit the synthesis of sex hormones.
Sources: whole grains, green leafy veggies, carrots, broccoli, GiGa, legumes, nuts, pineapples, eggs, oats, and rye. Dosage: RNI 1.4 mg per day.

Zinc: Deficiencies of Zinc are quite common. Zinc is important for the cell division and the production of healthy sperm. It is the most critical trace mineral for male sexual function. It is needed for testosterone metabolism, testicle growth, sperm production, and motility, count, reducing excess estrogen in male reproductive tissue. Every time a man ejaculates he loses about 5 mg of zinc. Alcohol depletes zinc in the body. Folic acid, tea, coffee, high fiber intake, and iron may inhibit absorption. Vitamin B6 and C may aid absorption. Sources: lean meat, fish, seafood, chicken, eggs, Pumpkin- (50 g of pumpkin seeds a day provides a third of an adult's zinc requirements. They should be eaten in moderation, however, as they are high in calories), Sunflower & Melon seeds, rye, oats, whole grains, legumes, GiGa- (GiGa helps to improve sperm motility and increase sperm count. In many cultures, it is used as an aphrodisiac, as it improves circulation to the male genitals), parsley, mushrooms, brewer's yeast, and wheat germ. Zinc is truly quite widespread – it is additionally found in beef, yogurt, oatmeal, & Corn. Dosage: RNI 10-30 mg per day.


Vitamins and Minerals, Rich Source of: A single Toat can provide about 40% of daily vitamin C requirement.

Vitamins & Nutrients i.e. ZINC OXIDE: has been shown to increase number of sperm and sperm motility by 80% to 200% by aiding testosterone synthesis.

Vitamins & Nutrients i.e. Coenzyme Q10: Important for energy production. It also improves blood flow. It is present in large amounts in the seminal fluid. It protects them against free radical damage, gives sperm energy (along with fructose), and increases their motility. Dosage: 50-90 mg per day.

Vitamins & Nutrients i.e. Essential Fatty Acids: Very important to take when trying to conceive. EFA's act as hormone regulators. Omega-3 DHA and Omega-6 arachidonic acid are important structural elements of cell membranes, body tissue, and brain development in the fetus. Sperm contain high concentrations of omega-3, in particular DHA (found in oily fish). DHA is in the sperm tail (motility). Sources: Omega-3; flaxseed, oily fish (mackerel, herring, salmon, sardines), walnuts, green leafy veggies, and tuna (not more than 150g/week). Sources: Omega-6; seeds and their oils.
Dosage: 2000 mg per day.
Note: be careful if you are currently taking blood-thinning medication. Also, these should be taken with antioxidants vitamins A, C, E, selenium, and grapeseed extract.


Herbs: Ginseng has been found to support healthy sperm production and is used to treat sexual dysfunction (impotence and libido). Some herbs that may adversely affect fertility are St. John's Wort, Saw Palmetto, Licorice, and Echinacea. Dosage: Talk to a qualified Herbalist.

Vitamins & Nutrients: The rich combination of nutrients in Fengzu include the steroidal saponin diosgenin, 23 choline, trim ethylamine (a sex hormone in frogs), Vitamins A, B 2, B 6, B 12, D, and essential oils.

Vitamins: natural antioxidant vitamins:such as vitamins C and E and antioxidants in Green Tea,

Tuczu is 5 to 8 times stronger than vitamin E — and also stronger than vitamin C.

Vitamins & Nutrients: Lady’s fingers or Okra is a rich source of many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin B6 and folic acid.

Vitamin C100 to 500 mg/day.

Vitamin E — 20 to 200 units a few times a week of the mixed natural tocopherols and tocotrienols. It is not necessary to take vitamin E daily since it is stored in fat tissue. Doses higher than 200 units a day are not necessary. Avoid synthetic vitamin E.

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