This document provides information on vitamins and supplements from a study conducted by the Literary Elegance Ladies Book Club in Sign Language. It includes brief descriptions of vitamins A, B1-B7, and B9, noting their uses and benefits. For each vitamin, 1-2 sentences summarize its function - for example, vitamin B1 is used to properly store carbohydrates and treat B1 deficiency, while B6 may improve mood and promote brain health. The document serves as a reference guide for the book club's 2019 project examining vitamins and supplements.

1. A study of different vitamins &
there purposes.
This is a study at a look at different vitamins
& supplements for 2019 for Literary Elegance
Ladies Book Club in Sign Language.
December 2018/January 2019

2. A snap shot at vitamins &
supplements.
● I, Beth Lynn & book club,Literary Elegance
Ladies Book Club in Sign Language for
2019 are looking at vitamins &
supplements & what they are for.
● All of this information is free on public
domain. You are welcome to this
presentation.
● This is our mini reference book on vitamins
& Supplements.

3. Disclaimer:
● We, Literary Elegance Ladies Book Club in Sign
Language, want this information accessible from our
laptops, phones, ipads, tablets,etc.
● This is for references purposes only.
● This is for personal use.
● This is of our/my own opinion. This is a group project, we
are all working on this.
● We,are not giving advise or dispensing advise
●
This doesn't replace doctors care.

4. A look at vitamins & Supplements
& their uses.
“Doctors don't cure disease; we merely help patients live
with their illness.”
by Dr. Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Professor of Nutrition, Bastyr
University, Bothwell Washington, had to say in the
forward of the book Nature's Medicines: From Asthma to
Weight Gain, from Colds to Heart Disease- The Most
Powerful All-Natural Cures Hardcover – August 27, 1999
by Gale Maleskey (Author)Publisher: Rodale Books

5. Mini Reference Guide for Vitamins
● We, will be doing this project for 2019 in sections and posting as we get each
section complete.
● We will be looking at all vitamins & Supplements & Herbs for their uses.
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This is a handy dandy blues clues notebook reference guide.

8. A look at vitamin A

11. A look at vitamin B's

12. Vitamin B1 & Uses
● B1-Thiamin: This is used to properly store
carbohydrates in our bodies.
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13. ●What is b1 used for?
● Thiamine is important in the breakdown of
carbohydrates from foods into products needed
by the body.
● Thiamine is used to treat or prevent vitamin B1
deficiency.
● Thiamine injection: of B1 Supplement: is used to
treat beriberi,which is a disease causing
inflammation of the nerves & heart failure, caused
by a deficiency of vitamin B1.
● A serious condition caused by prolonged lack of
vitamin B1.

14. What are the side effects of
Vitamin b1?
● Less serious side effects may include:
● nausea, tight feeling in your throat;
● sweating, feeling warm;
● mild rash or itching;
● feeling restless; or.
● tenderness or a hard lump where a
thiamine injection was given.

15. How much b1 can you take a day?
● The recommended daily allowance ( RDA)
of vitamin B1 is 1mg for men and 0.8mg for
women per day.
● The Department of Health advises that you
should be able to get all the vitamin B1
your body needs through a healthy and
balanced diet.

16. Does b1 help neuropathy?
● Taking vitamin B1 (thiamine) may help
treat neuropathy in people who are
deficient in this nutrient.
● Vitamin B1 supplements: can help reverse
these conditions & clear up most
symptoms.
● Some research suggests that B1
supplements may also help people who
have neuropathy caused by stomach
surgery or diabetes.

17. ●Can you die from peripheral
neuropathy?
If the underlying cause of peripheral
neuropathy isn't treated, you may be at risk
of developing potentially serious
complications, such as a foot ulcer that
becomes infected.
● This can lead to gangrene (tissue death) if
untreated, & in severe cases may mean
the affected foot has to be amputated.

18. ●Why is b1 important?
● The Scoop on Vitamins: Vitamin B1 –
Thiamine.
● B1, also called thiamine, is a unique
nutrient that plays an integral role in the
brain and central nervous system.
● B1's coenzyme form is important for the
synthesis of acetylcholine, which is critical
in preventing memory loss & nerve
inflammation.

19. Vitamin B2
● Vitamin B2: helps break down proteins,
fats, and carbohydrates. It plays a vital role
in maintaining the body's energy supply.
Riboflavin helps convert carbohydrates into
adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

20. Vitamin B2-Riboflavin
● B2 is good for: eyes, hair, skin, & is involved in the process of
Glutathione;one of the bodies free radical scavengers.
● What is Glutathione promoted by B2 benefits?
● Reduces oxidative stress.
● May improve psoriasis.
● Reduces cell damage in alcoholic & nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
● Improves insulin resistance in older individuals.
● Increases mobility for people with peripheral artery disease.
● Reduces symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
● May help fight against autoimmune disease.

21. What does B3 do?
● B3 is a blood sugar regulator.
● Having enough niacin, or vitamin B3, in the
body is important for general good health.
● As a treatment, higher amounts of niacin
can improve cholesterol levels and lower
cardiovascular risks

22. B4 uses
● Vitamin B4 :is a former designation given to several distinct chemical compounds,
none of which is currently considered a true vitamin: Adenine. Carnitine. Choline.
● What foods contain b4?
● Foods Rich In Vitamin B4 To Overcome Vitamin B4 Deficiency
● Whole Grains:. Whole grains are a good source of several B vitamins, including vitamin
B4.
● Whole Wheat Bread: Bread has long been a part of the human diet for several years.
● Cloves. Cloves are the widely used spices in India used in a variety of cooking dishes.
Caraway Seeds.
● Strawberry.
● Capsicum.
● Apples. .
● Ginger.

23. Vitamin B4 Uses
● Source: Vitamin B4 By Azamu Shahiullah BRAC
University

24. ● Source: Vitamin B4 By Azamu Shahiullah BRAC University

25. ● Source: Vitamin B4 By Azamu Shahiullah BRAC University

26. ● Source: Vitamin B4 By Azamu Shahiullah BRAC University

27. ● Source: Vitamin B4 By Azamu Shahiullah BRAC University

28. ● Source: Vitamin B4 By Azamu Shahiullah BRAC University

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Source: Vitamin B4 By Azamu Shahiullah BRAC University

33. Uses for B5
Vitamin B5: (pantothenic acid) is used in
the body to help cells release energy & to
maintain a healthy nervous system.
● B5 vitamin: also helps break down
carbohydrates, proteins & fats that are
found in other foods in the diet.
● B5: It is a anti stress Vitamin & plays a role
in adrenal function & cellular metabolism

35. Oral vitamin B6 may support blood health by helping to
manage normal levels of homocysteine.
This use often combines vitamin B6 with folic acid.

36. What is B6 Vitamin for?
● Health Benefits of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
● May Improve Mood and Reduce Symptoms of Depression.
● May Promote Brain Health and Reduce Alzheimer's Risk.
● May Prevent and Treat Anemia by Aiding Hemoglobin
Production.
● May Be Useful in Treating Symptoms of PMS.
● May Help Treat Nausea During Pregnancy.
● May Prevent Clogged Arteries and Reduce Heart Disease Risk

37. B7 Vitamin or Biotin

38. Vitamin B7

39. B9 Benefits

40. B9 Benefits