NUTRITIONAL FUNCTIONS Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) is involved in cell oxidation and damage. It needs folic acid for activation. It is essential to porphyrin formation, stimulation of antibody response, synthesis of cholesterol, some steroids, adrenocortical hormones and acetycholine, an important nerve tissue regulator. Vitamin C is imperative for synthesis of adrenal steroids and as an antioxidant in aqueous portions of cells. It is important for healing cartilage, ligaments, bones and teeth and for the permeability of capillary walls. It prevents fatigue and increases the amount of iron absorbed from the intestinal tract when food is ingested. It stimulates metabolism and aids in production of interferon for immunity and stress. Vitamin C assists in the secretion of hormones from the adrenals. It converts folic acid to folinic acids, and aids in metabolism of amino acids. It also has an antihistamine action. Vitamin B-12's chief role is in the synthesis of DNA and RNA for formation of new blood and reproductive cells. It aids in the metabolism of protein, lipids and carbohydrates and is essential for normal functioning of all cells, bone marrow, and nervous and gastrointestinal systems. Folic Acid is essential for RNA and DNA and for amino acids, purines, nucleotides, red blood cells, the utilization of sugars and the maintenance of epithelial and mucosal cells. It fights infections by building antibodies. Adrenal Tissue is a nutritional support for healing and fighting stress and aiding hormones and steroids which are depleted in times of pain, stress and trauma. Low levels of glucocorticoids may impair healing and cause atrophy of healthy muscle. Adrenal deficiencies cause allergies, arthritis, acute gout, hypoglycemia, inflammation, bursitis, infections, poor healing, anemia, colitis, hypotension and depression. Borage has mood enhancing properties, especially in climatic depressions. Yerba Santa is a remedy for chronic laryngitis, bronchitis, and various lung difficulties, especially if there is excessive discharge from the nose. It is also good for rheumatism.

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