ALL VITAMINS, MINERALS, AMINO- AND FATTY ACIDS CONTAINED IN IMSYSER PRODUCTS

There is a lot of misunderstanding and controversy amongst users of supplements and also amongst doctors about supplementation and the various ingredients in it. To avoid any arguments and /or confrontation, IMSYSER stick to the following rules:

• When a single element is extracted from any natural source it is concentrated and almost always cause harm to the body. As long as an element forms part of the structure of a whole plant or part thereof, like the fruit, the roots, the leaves, etc., it is mostly not only harmless but in many occasions essential to the well-being of the human body. It will therefore not only be very unfair but also very unwise to make assumptions like soy for instance will clog the kidneys just because it contains sodium or certain (most?) vegetables may cause Alzheimer’s decease just because it contains traces of aluminum.
• It is dangerous to assume that one has a deficiency of a certain vitamin, mineral or any other element just because one is suffering from certain side effects that may be linked to this condition. A person has to take a proper blood test to confirm any deficiencies because as much good supplementation can do, it can also cause much harm when taken excessively.
• The body is all natural and therefore has a natural resistance against any chemicals, even vitamins and minerals. Dieticians and doctors all over the world agrees more and more that a really good supplement is one that is recognized by the body as food and not as medication!
• RDA’s (Recommended Daily Allowances) differ from country to country as diets differ in the same way. Diets even differ between social- and ethnical groups in the same country! RDA’s is also an excepted method to measure chemical intake and not natural food. It is more important to take supplementation that has the correct balance rather than concentrating on specific RDA’s.
• If there are not any clinical proof available allegations remains opinion! It is everybody’s right to have an opinion as long as opinion does not jeopardize clinical and scientific proof!

Keeping these rules in mind, the following discussions on elements will surely open a new world for the reader!

The role of Vitamins in our products

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Functions:

• Needed for vision in dim light
• Essential for growth and reproduction
• Keeps epithelial tissue lining the mouth, respiratory tract and genitourinary tracts moist, healthy and able to resist invading bacteria
• May give some protection to some sorts of cancer

 Deficiency:

• Inability to see in the dark
• Dry tear ducts and ulceration of the cornea
• Major cause of blindness
• Leads to stunted growth, increased susceptibility to infections, dry skin and hair

Toxicity:

• Excessive amounts are stored in liver and are toxic
• Dry red skin with eczema
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Loss of appetite
• Loss of hair
• Hemorrhages
• Joint pains
• Vomiting
• Birth defects
• Liver damage that may lead to death!

Range:

Not less than 200mcg and not more than 10,000mcg per kg of bodyweight daily

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Functions:

• Important in the enzyme system which work to release energy from carbohydrates
• Important for growth
• Plays important role in digestive system, nervous system and the heart

Deficiency:

• Muscle weakness
• Loss of limb function
• Loss of memory and appetite
• Severe brain defects with double-vision, difficulty in walking and gross memory loss
• Wernicke’s encephalopathy
• Korsakoff’s psychosis

Toxicity:

No effects apparent

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Function:

• Needed to release energy from food
• Essential for growth and repair of tissues, including skin and eyes

Deficiency:

• Cracks at lips and mouth corners
• Shiny sore, red tongue
• Waxy type of dermatitis in the creases around the nose and scrotum
• Lowered resistance to infection
• Increased risk of certain cancers

Toxicity:

No effects apparent

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Function:

• Needed by every body cell – plays vital role in releasing energy from food
• Involved in synthesis of some fatty acids and steroids
• Lower blood cholesterol levels

Deficiency:

• Muscular weakness
• Fatigue
• Rough skin
• Anorexia
• Indigestion
• Dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia.

Toxicity:

• More than 1000mg daily opens blood vessels to skin causing unpleasant flushing and rashes
• Cause gout in susceptible people
• Not recommended for use in large quantities by athletes

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)

Function:

• Takes part in many reactions involving fats and carbohydrates
• Involved in the formation of fatty acids and cholesterol
• Involved in the production of hemoglobin
• Plays a role in the transmission of impulses to nerves and muscles

Deficiency:

• Abdominal pains
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Cramps in the legs
• Pins and needles in hands and feet
• Personality changes

Toxicity:

Diarrhea occurs with very large dosages (between 10,000 – 20,000 mg)

Vitamin B6

Function

• Involved in enzymes that govern various biochemical reactions in the body
• Involved in reactions in which amino acids are incorporated into body tissues
• Involved in transmission of impulses in nerves and muscles
• Involved in the making of red blood cells
• Plays role in the functioning of the brain
• Needed for conversion of tryptophan to niacin
• Helps with morning sickness in pregnancy

Deficiency:

• Can lead to problems with skin, muscle, and brain
• Mental depression
• Convulsions
• Rashes
• Irritability
• Weakness
• Anemia
• Smooth sore tongue
• Weight loss

 Toxicity:

Dosages of 200mg+ daily can cause impaired sensation in hands and feet leading to peripheral neuritis

 
Vitamin B12

Function:

• Plays role in the making of DNA
• Plays role in the formation of the nucleus of red blood cells
• Plays role in the formation of fatty material in nerve cells

Deficiency:

• Megaloblastic anemia
• Nerve damage, affecting the spinal cord and sometimes causing paralysis

Toxicity:

No effects apparent

IMPORTANT NOTE!
Vegetarians are at high risk of Vitamin B12 deficiency because the vitamin occurs only in animal products, or from bacterial sources. Babies and children of vegetarian parents are at particular risk and require prolong breast feeding and a supplement for the mother.

Vitamin C

Function:

• Needed in synthesis of collagen
• Vital for cement-like material in bones, capillaries, cartilage, gums and teeth
• Important in the production of some proteins and hormones
• Helps in absorption of iron
• Prevents infection
• Have antioxidant properties
• Helps prevent nitrites being converted to cancer causing nitrosamines
• Helps the liver removing unwanted substances to the body
• Plays major role in increasing the absorption of iron from foods for vegetarians or people who do not eat much red meat

Deficiency:

• Lack of Vitamin C causes scurvy
• Weakness
• Bleeding gums
• Wounds which do not heal
• Joint pains
• Easy bruising
• Muscular weakness

Toxicity:

• Potentially dangerous in excessive amounts
• Diarrhea may occur at daily intakes of 1000mg or more
• More than 4000mg per day causes kidney stones
• Pregnant woman should avoid high daily intakes
• High intakes alters the effects of aspirin, antidepressants and anti coagulant drugs
• Especially dangerous for people with haemochromatosis
• High daily dosages (<500mg) could act as a pro-oxidant and damage DNA
• Has the potential to damage the enamel on teeth
• Chewable tablets are a dental hazard and the mouth should be properly rinsed with clean water if they must be used

Vitamin D

Function:

• Regulate the use of calcium and phosphorus in the body
• Promote strong healthy bones
• Intestines, liver, pancreas, kidneys, breast tissue, skin, pituitary gland and the placenta during pregnancy depend on adequate vitamin D levels

Deficiency:

• Because calcium cannot be used without vitamin D the lack thereof results in rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults