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Presentation onVitamins, Herbs and
SupplementsBy: Sara Egold
9/20/2015Bachelor of CapStone
Unit 4 Assignment
A look at Vitamins and minerals
• Essential substances to develop and function normally. • 14 known vitamins: vitamins A, C, D, E, and K, choline, and the
vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate/folic acid). • 15 minerals essential for health: calcium, phosphorus, potassium,
sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, chromium, copper, fluoride, molybdenum, manganese, and selenium.
Most individuals can get all of the vitamins and minerals necessary through a healthy eating pattern of nutrient-dense foods.
A Look at Herbs
• Any plants used for food, flavoring, medicine, or perfume. • Variety of uses (culinary, medicinal, spiritual)• Medicinal or spiritual use any part of the plant are:• Leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, resin, root bark, inner bark, berries, and
pericarp
A Look at Nutritional Supplements
• “Dietary supplement" in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. • Taken by mouth that to supplement the diet. • Vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes,
organ tissues, glandulars, and metabolites. • Extracts or concentrates (tablets, capsules, softgels, gelcaps, liquids,
bar, or powders) • All forms of dietary supplements DSHEA is labeled as a dietary
supplement.
Educational Resources
• NCCIH - National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health - https://nccih.nih.gov• http://healthfinder.gov/FindServices/Organizations/• www.cancer.gov• www.mayoclinic.org/• Webmd.com
Great resources to find out more on this topic.
The many Benefits of the Herb Garlic
• Lower’s cholesterol• Decrease’s blood clotting• Antibacterial – antifungal – antiviral• Lower’s LDL and triglycerides• Raises HDL (the good cholesterol)• Suppress oxidation of LDL’s• Herbal antibiotic• Inhibit the growth of MRSA
More Garlic Benefits
• Excellent remedy for viruses• Decreases recovery time when sick• Enhances immune system• Antibacterial properties against oral pathogens• Used topically for skin infections • Acne• Warts
Best eaten fresh – high heat deactivates some of the benefits.One clove a day is sufficient.
Vitamin D – The Wonder Vitamin
Vitamin D: aka vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)• One of the most underrated vitamins• It is not a vitamin but a secosteroid hormone• Functions as a hormone-Interacts with DNA
Three form: • Cholecalciferol• calcidiol – exsists in the blood • Calcitriol – made from calcidiol in the kidneys and other tissues
• most potent form
Benefits of Vitamin D for bones
• Prevents rickets (vitamin D deficient disease)• Treats osteoporosis (weak bones)• Treats osteomalcia (bone pain)• Treats bone loss from hyperparathyroidism• Prevents fractures • Prevents low calcium and bone w/kidney failure
Benefits of Vitamin D for the heart and blood
Vitamin D is used for conditions like:• high cholesterol• High blood pressure• Diabetes• Obesity• Muscle weakness• COPD• PMS• Tooth and gum disease• Multiple sclerosis• Rheumatoid arthritis• Asthma• bronchities
More Benefits of Vitamin D
• Helps with skin conditions like: Lupus, psoriasis, sclerdoma
• Boosts immune systems• Helps prevent autoimmune diseases• Helps prevent cancer (17+ different kinds)• Regulates mineral levels (phosphorous, calcium)• Helps maintain proper bone structure
Vitamin C Supplements
• One of the more popular supplements on the market• Boosts immune function • Critical for: collagen metabolism, nerve transmission, and the absorption
of other nutrients. • Reduces the physical and psychological effects of stress. • High levels of vit. C recovers from stressful situations faster than than with
low levels of vitamin C.• vitamin C supplements are readily available • powerful nutrient from many different foods:
• oranges, lemons, limes, green leafy vegetables, red peppers, strawberries, broccoli
References
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Remedies from the Kitchen Cupboard: Garlic. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Remedies%20from%20the%20Kitchen%20Cupboard%20-%20Garlic.html
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Herbs for Fall and Winter Wellness. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Vitamin%20D%20The%20Wonder%20Vitamin.html
VITAMIN D: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-929-VITAMIN%20D.aspx?activeIngredientId=929&activeIngredientName=VITAMIN+D
Vitamins and Minerals. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://nccih.nih.gov/health/vitamins
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/QADietarySupplements/default.htm#what_is
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Making it through the Holiday Blues. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/stress/Holiday%20Helpers%20-
%20Immune%20Strengtheners%20and%20Stress%20Relievers.htm
Presentation onVitamins, Herbs and
SupplementsBy: Sara Egold
9/20/2015Bachelor of CapStone
Unit 4 Assignment
Vitamin D – The Wonder Vitamin
Vitamin D: aka vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)• One of the most underrated vitamins• It is not a vitamin but a secosteroid hormone• Functions as a hormone-Interacts with DNA
Three form: • Cholecalciferol• calcidiol – exsists in the blood • Calcitriol – made from calcidiol in the kidneys and other tissues
• most potent form
Benefits of Vitamin D for bones
• Prevents rickets (vitamin D deficient disease)• Treats osteoporosis (weak bones)• Treats osteomalcia (bone pain)• Treats bone loss from hyperparathyroidism• Prevents fractures • Prevents low calcium and bone w/kidney failure
Benefits of Vitamin D for the heart and blood
Vitamin D is used for conditions like:• high cholesterol• High blood pressure• Diabetes• Obesity• Muscle weakness• COPD• PMS• Tooth and gum disease• Multiple sclerosis• Rheumatoid arthritis• Asthma• bronchities
More Benefits of Vitamin D
• Helps with skin conditions like: Lupus, psoriasis, sclerdoma
• Boosts immune systems• Helps prevent autoimmune diseases• Helps prevent cancer (17+ different kinds)• Regulates mineral levels (phosphorous, calcium)• Helps maintain proper bone structure
Vitamin C Supplements
• One of the more popular supplements on the market• Boosts immune function • Critical for: collagen metabolism, nerve transmission, and the absorption
of other nutrients. • Reduces the physical and psychological effects of stress. • High levels of vit. C recovers from stressful situations faster than than with
low levels of vitamin C.• vitamin C supplements are readily available • powerful nutrient from many different foods:
• oranges, lemons, limes, green leafy vegetables, red peppers, strawberries, broccoli
References
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Remedies from the Kitchen Cupboard: Garlic. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Remedies%20from%20the%20Kitchen%20Cupboard%20-%20Garlic.html
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Herbs for Fall and Winter Wellness. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Vitamin%20D%20The%20Wonder%20Vitamin.html
VITAMIN D: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-929-VITAMIN%20D.aspx?activeIngredientId=929&activeIngredientName=VITAMIN+D
Vitamins and Minerals. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://nccih.nih.gov/health/vitamins
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/QADietarySupplements/default.htm#what_is
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Making it through the Holiday Blues. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/stress/Holiday%20Helpers%20-
%20Immune%20Strengtheners%20and%20Stress%20Relievers.htm
Presentation onVitamins, Herbs and
SupplementsBy: Sara Egold
9/20/2015Bachelor of CapStone
Unit 4 Assignment
Vitamin D – The Wonder Vitamin
Vitamin D: aka vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)• One of the most underrated vitamins• It is not a vitamin but a secosteroid hormone• Functions as a hormone-Interacts with DNA
Three form: • Cholecalciferol• calcidiol – exsists in the blood • Calcitriol – made from calcidiol in the kidneys and other tissues
• most potent form
Benefits of Vitamin D for bones
• Prevents rickets (vitamin D deficient disease)• Treats osteoporosis (weak bones)• Treats osteomalcia (bone pain)• Treats bone loss from hyperparathyroidism• Prevents fractures • Prevents low calcium and bone w/kidney failure
Benefits of Vitamin D for the heart and blood
Vitamin D is used for conditions like:• high cholesterol• High blood pressure• Diabetes• Obesity• Muscle weakness• COPD• PMS• Tooth and gum disease• Multiple sclerosis• Rheumatoid arthritis• Asthma• bronchities
More Benefits of Vitamin D
• Helps with skin conditions like: Lupus, psoriasis, sclerdoma
• Boosts immune systems• Helps prevent autoimmune diseases• Helps prevent cancer (17+ different kinds)• Regulates mineral levels (phosphorous, calcium)• Helps maintain proper bone structure
Vitamin C Supplements
• One of the more popular supplements on the market• Boosts immune function • Critical for: collagen metabolism, nerve transmission, and the absorption
of other nutrients. • Reduces the physical and psychological effects of stress. • High levels of vit. C recovers from stressful situations faster than than with
low levels of vitamin C.• vitamin C supplements are readily available • powerful nutrient from many different foods:
• oranges, lemons, limes, green leafy vegetables, red peppers, strawberries, broccoli
References
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Remedies from the Kitchen Cupboard: Garlic. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Remedies%20from%20the%20Kitchen%20Cupboard%20-%20Garlic.html
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Herbs for Fall and Winter Wellness. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Vitamin%20D%20The%20Wonder%20Vitamin.html
VITAMIN D: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-929-VITAMIN%20D.aspx?activeIngredientId=929&activeIngredientName=VITAMIN+D
Vitamins and Minerals. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://nccih.nih.gov/health/vitamins
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/QADietarySupplements/default.htm#what_is
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Making it through the Holiday Blues. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/stress/Holiday%20Helpers%20-
%20Immune%20Strengtheners%20and%20Stress%20Relievers.htm
Presentation onVitamins, Herbs and
SupplementsBy: Sara Egold
9/20/2015Bachelor of CapStone
Unit 4 Assignment
Vitamin D – The Wonder Vitamin
Vitamin D: aka vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)• One of the most underrated vitamins• It is not a vitamin but a secosteroid hormone• Functions as a hormone-Interacts with DNA
Three form: • Cholecalciferol• calcidiol – exsists in the blood • Calcitriol – made from calcidiol in the kidneys and other tissues
• most potent form
Benefits of Vitamin D for bones
• Prevents rickets (vitamin D deficient disease)• Treats osteoporosis (weak bones)• Treats osteomalcia (bone pain)• Treats bone loss from hyperparathyroidism• Prevents fractures • Prevents low calcium and bone w/kidney failure
Benefits of Vitamin D for the heart and blood
Vitamin D is used for conditions like:• high cholesterol• High blood pressure• Diabetes• Obesity• Muscle weakness• COPD• PMS• Tooth and gum disease• Multiple sclerosis• Rheumatoid arthritis• Asthma• bronchities
More Benefits of Vitamin D
• Helps with skin conditions like: Lupus, psoriasis, sclerdoma
• Boosts immune systems• Helps prevent autoimmune diseases• Helps prevent cancer (17+ different kinds)• Regulates mineral levels (phosphorous, calcium)• Helps maintain proper bone structure
Vitamin C Supplements
• One of the more popular supplements on the market• Boosts immune function • Critical for: collagen metabolism, nerve transmission, and the absorption
of other nutrients. • Reduces the physical and psychological effects of stress. • High levels of vit. C recovers from stressful situations faster than than with
low levels of vitamin C.• vitamin C supplements are readily available • powerful nutrient from many different foods:
• oranges, lemons, limes, green leafy vegetables, red peppers, strawberries, broccoli
References
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Remedies from the Kitchen Cupboard: Garlic. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Remedies%20from%20the%20Kitchen%20Cupboard%20-%20Garlic.html
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Herbs for Fall and Winter Wellness. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Vitamin%20D%20The%20Wonder%20Vitamin.html
VITAMIN D: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-929-VITAMIN%20D.aspx?activeIngredientId=929&activeIngredientName=VITAMIN+D
Vitamins and Minerals. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://nccih.nih.gov/health/vitamins
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/QADietarySupplements/default.htm#what_is
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Making it through the Holiday Blues. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/stress/Holiday%20Helpers%20-
%20Immune%20Strengtheners%20and%20Stress%20Relievers.htm
Presentation onVitamins, Herbs and
SupplementsBy: Sara Egold
9/20/2015Bachelor of CapStone
Unit 4 Assignment
Vitamin D – The Wonder Vitamin
Vitamin D: aka vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)• One of the most underrated vitamins• It is not a vitamin but a secosteroid hormone• Functions as a hormone-Interacts with DNA
Three form: • Cholecalciferol• calcidiol – exsists in the blood • Calcitriol – made from calcidiol in the kidneys and other tissues
• most potent form
Benefits of Vitamin D for bones
• Prevents rickets (vitamin D deficient disease)• Treats osteoporosis (weak bones)• Treats osteomalcia (bone pain)• Treats bone loss from hyperparathyroidism• Prevents fractures • Prevents low calcium and bone w/kidney failure
Benefits of Vitamin D for the heart and blood
Vitamin D is used for conditions like:• high cholesterol• High blood pressure• Diabetes• Obesity• Muscle weakness• COPD• PMS• Tooth and gum disease• Multiple sclerosis• Rheumatoid arthritis• Asthma• bronchities
More Benefits of Vitamin D
• Helps with skin conditions like: Lupus, psoriasis, sclerdoma
• Boosts immune systems• Helps prevent autoimmune diseases• Helps prevent cancer (17+ different kinds)• Regulates mineral levels (phosphorous, calcium)• Helps maintain proper bone structure
Vitamin C Supplements
• One of the more popular supplements on the market• Boosts immune function • Critical for: collagen metabolism, nerve transmission, and the absorption
of other nutrients. • Reduces the physical and psychological effects of stress. • High levels of vit. C recovers from stressful situations faster than than with
low levels of vitamin C.• vitamin C supplements are readily available • powerful nutrient from many different foods:
• oranges, lemons, limes, green leafy vegetables, red peppers, strawberries, broccoli
References
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Remedies from the Kitchen Cupboard: Garlic. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Remedies%20from%20the%20Kitchen%20Cupboard%20-%20Garlic.html
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Herbs for Fall and Winter Wellness. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Vitamin%20D%20The%20Wonder%20Vitamin.html
VITAMIN D: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-929-VITAMIN%20D.aspx?activeIngredientId=929&activeIngredientName=VITAMIN+D
Vitamins and Minerals. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://nccih.nih.gov/health/vitamins
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/QADietarySupplements/default.htm#what_is
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Making it through the Holiday Blues. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/stress/Holiday%20Helpers%20-
%20Immune%20Strengtheners%20and%20Stress%20Relievers.htm
Presentation onVitamins, Herbs and
SupplementsBy: Sara Egold
9/20/2015Bachelor of CapStone
Unit 4 Assignment
Vitamin D – The Wonder Vitamin
Vitamin D: aka vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)• One of the most underrated vitamins• It is not a vitamin but a secosteroid hormone• Functions as a hormone-Interacts with DNA
Three form: • Cholecalciferol• calcidiol – exsists in the blood • Calcitriol – made from calcidiol in the kidneys and other tissues
• most potent form
Benefits of Vitamin D for bones
• Prevents rickets (vitamin D deficient disease)• Treats osteoporosis (weak bones)• Treats osteomalcia (bone pain)• Treats bone loss from hyperparathyroidism• Prevents fractures • Prevents low calcium and bone w/kidney failure
Benefits of Vitamin D for the heart and blood
Vitamin D is used for conditions like:• high cholesterol• High blood pressure• Diabetes• Obesity• Muscle weakness• COPD• PMS• Tooth and gum disease• Multiple sclerosis• Rheumatoid arthritis• Asthma• bronchities
More Benefits of Vitamin D
• Helps with skin conditions like: Lupus, psoriasis, sclerdoma
• Boosts immune systems• Helps prevent autoimmune diseases• Helps prevent cancer (17+ different kinds)• Regulates mineral levels (phosphorous, calcium)• Helps maintain proper bone structure
Vitamin C Supplements
• One of the more popular supplements on the market• Boosts immune function • Critical for: collagen metabolism, nerve transmission, and the absorption
of other nutrients. • Reduces the physical and psychological effects of stress. • High levels of vit. C recovers from stressful situations faster than than with
low levels of vitamin C.• vitamin C supplements are readily available • powerful nutrient from many different foods:
• oranges, lemons, limes, green leafy vegetables, red peppers, strawberries, broccoli
References
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Remedies from the Kitchen Cupboard: Garlic. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Remedies%20from%20the%20Kitchen%20Cupboard%20-%20Garlic.html
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Herbs for Fall and Winter Wellness. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Vitamin%20D%20The%20Wonder%20Vitamin.html
VITAMIN D: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-929-VITAMIN%20D.aspx?activeIngredientId=929&activeIngredientName=VITAMIN+D
Vitamins and Minerals. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://nccih.nih.gov/health/vitamins
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/QADietarySupplements/default.htm#what_is
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY: Making it through the Holiday Blues. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/stress/Holiday%20Helpers%20-
%20Immune%20Strengtheners%20and%20Stress%20Relievers.htm