|
|
 
Goldberger's Pharmacy carries
a full line of vitamins, nutritional supplements,
herbal products and mineral supplements.
Please Contact Us for pricing and availability.
For detailed information on specific vitamins
or minerals, see your doctor.
| VITAMINS |
U.S.
RDA* |
BIOLOGICAL
FUNCTIONS |
| Vitamin
A |
5000
IU |
Maintenance
of healthy skin, eyes, bones,
hair and teeth |
| Beta
Carotene |
** |
Beta
Carotene is an antioxidant and
can be converted by the body to
vitamin A as needed |
| Vitamin
D |
400
IU |
Assists
in the absorption and metabolism
of calcium and phosphorus for
strong bones and teeth |
| Vitamin
E |
30
IU |
As
an antioxidant, helps protect
cell membranes, lipoproteins,
fats and vitamin A from destructive
oxidation. Helps protect red blood
cells |
| Vitamin
K |
** |
Needed
for proper blood clotting |
| Vitamin
C |
60
mg |
As
an antioxidant, inhibits the formation
of nitrosamines (a suspected carcinogen)
Important for maintenance of bones,
teeth, collagen and blood vessels
(capillaries) Enhances iron absorption,
red blood cell formation |
Vitamin
B-1
( Thiamine) |
1.5
mg |
Releases
energy from foods Needed for normal
appetite and for functioning of
nervous system |
Vitamin
B-2
(Riboflavin) |
1.7
mg |
Releases
energy from foods Necessary for
healthy skin and eyes |
Vitamin
B-3
(Niacin) |
20
mg |
Releases
energy from foods Aids in maintenance
of skin, nervous system and proper
mental functioning |
| Vitamin
B-6 |
2
mg |
Releases
energy from foods Plays a role
in protein and fat metabolism
Essential for function of red
blood cells and hemoglobin synthesis |
| Vitamin
B-12 |
6
mcg |
Prevents
pernicious anemia Necessary for
healthy nervous system Involved
in synthesis of genetic material
(DNA) |
| Biotin |
300
mcg |
Releases
energy from foods Plays a role
in metabolism of amino acids Needed
for normal hair production and
growth |
| Pantothenic
Acid |
10
mg |
Releases
energy from foods Involved in
synthesis of acetylcholine, an
excitatory neurotransmitter Needed
for normal functioning of the
adrenal glands |
| Folic
Acid |
400
mcg |
Necessary
for proper red blood cell formation
Plays a role in the metabolism
of fats, amino acids, DNA and
RNA Needed for proper cell division
and protein synthesis |
| Choline
*** |
** |
As
a lipotropic nutrient, prevents
fat accumulation in the liver
Precursor to acetylcholine, a
major neurotransmitter in the
brain |
| Inositol
*** |
** |
Involved
in calcium mobilization |
|
We carry high quality vitamins and supliments. Pricing and availability available are now by calling us toll free at 1 800 228 5382. You may also send us an email or fax. Click here to visit our contact page.
| MINERALS |
U.S.
RDA* |
BIOLOGICAL
FUNCTIONS |
| Boron
*** |
** |
Possibly
plays a role in maintaining strong bones
Affects calcium and magnesium metabolism
May be needed for proper membrane function |
| Calcium |
1000
mg |
Builds
strong bones and teeth Involved in nerve
transmission and muscle contraction |
| Chromium |
** |
As
part of Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF),
it works with insulin to regulate blood
sugar levels |
| Copper |
2
mg |
Essential
for red blood cell formation, hemoglobin
synthesis Involved in many enzyme systems
including, superoxide dismutase (SOD),
a major antioxidant enzyme system |
| Iodine |
150
mcg |
Needed
for proper functioning of the thyroid
gland and production of thyroid hormones |
| Iron |
18
mg |
Prevents
anemia; as a constituent of hemoglobin,
transports oxygen throughout the body |
| Magnesium |
400
mg |
Needed
in many enzyme systems, especially those
involved with energy production Essential
for proper heartbeat and nerve transmission
Constituent of bones and teeth |
| Manganese |
** |
Cofactor
in many enzyme systems including those
involved in bone formation, energy production
and protein metabolism |
| Molybdenum |
** |
Required
for proper growth and development Plays
a role in fat and nucleic acid metabolism.
Needed for proper sulfur metabolism |
| Phosphorus |
1000
mg |
Maintains
strong bones and teeth Necessary for muscle
and nerve function |
| Potassium |
** |
An
electrolyte needed to maintain fluid balance,
proper heartbeat and nerve transmission |
| Selenium |
** |
As
an antioxidant, it is a constituent of
glutathione peroxidase Protects vitamin
E |
| Silicon
*** |
** |
Needed
for proper bone structure and growth |
| Zinc |
15mg |
Component of insulin; required for blood sugar control for proper taste and hearing Important in wound healing and enzyme activation |
* U.S. RDA = United States Recommended Daily Allowance as established by the Federal Food and Drug Administration(FDA)** No U.S. RDA has been established |
|
We carry many brands of dietary supplements, vitamins and minerals, and we are happy to special order any of your favorite products. Contact us today for pricing and availability.