
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Other Nutrients
- Herbal Remedies
- [A-B] - Alfalfa, Arnica, Anise, Aloe Vera, Ashwagandha, Black Walnut, Black Cohosh, Bayberry...
- [C-D] - Calendula, Catnip, Chamomile, Camphor, Cardamom, Chicory, Damiana, Dong Quai...
- [E-F] - Ephedra, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Flax seed, Fenugreek...
- [G-K] - Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Guarana, Hawthorn, Horseradish, Hops, Hydrangea, Kava, Kudzu...
- [L-M] - Lavender, Lobelia, Linden, Licorice, Mistletoe, Milk thistle, Marshmallow, Mushrooms...
- [N-O] - Neem, Nettle, Oat, Olive Leaf, Oregon Grape...
- [P-R] - Parsley, Peppermint, Psyllium, Periwinkle, Plantain, Passion Flower, Rhubarb...
- [S-T] - Saw Palmetto, Sassafras, Spearmint, St John's Wort, Tea Tree, Skullcap, Thyme, Turmeric...
- [U-Z] - Uva ursi, Valerian, Wild Yam, Wormwood, Witch Hazel, Yohimbe, Yarrow, Yucca...
- Health Problems
- [A-B] - Anemia, Asthma, Allergies, Angina, Bronchitis...
- [C] - Congestive Heart Failure, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...
- [D-G] - Dermatitis, Fibromyalgia, Edema, Epilepsy, Gastritis...
- [H-I] - Hypertension, Hives, Heart Attack, Incontinence, Infertility
- [K-O] - Kidney Stones, Ovarian Cancer, Mononucleosis...
- [P-R] - Prostate Cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Parkinson...
- [S-Z] - Ulcers, Skin Health, Urinary Tract Infection, Urticaria...
- Optimum Nutrition



An antioxidant is a substance which gives up electrons easily so it can neutralize oxidants, including free radicals. The antioxidant vitamins are vitamin E, vitamin C, and the beta carotene form of vitamin A. Minerals such as selenium, copper, manganese and zinc also have antioxidant properties.
There are many other antioxidants in food, such as bioflavonoids found in fruit and vegetables;,coenzyme Q10 and sulfur-containing amino acids.




Maintenance of normal vision
Our eyes need vitamin A to function effectively as vitamin A is involved in the production of a chemical called visual purple, which helps us to see in dim light.
Our eyes need vitamin A to function effectively as vitamin A is involved in the production of a chemical called visual purple, which helps us to see in dim light.
Health of epithelial cells
For example, the good health of the digestive tract lining is important in protecting against ulcers, and maintenance of the lining of the vagina anduterus is important in fertility.
Growth, repair and cell differentiation
Vitamin A is necessary for the growth and repair of many body cells including those of bones, teeth, collagen and cartilage
Vitamin A is necessary for the growth and repair of many body cells including those of bones, teeth, collagen and cartilage
Protection against infection
Known as "the anti-infective vitamin," vitamin A plays an essential role in protecting your body from infection
Known as "the anti-infective vitamin," vitamin A plays an essential role in protecting your body from infection


Immune system
An allergy is an inappropriate response by the immune system to a substance that is usually harmless. There are many causes of allergy, the most common being airborne particles such as mold, dust and pollen, certain foods, chemicals and drugs. Allergic responses play a role in many disorders, including asthma and hayfever. Supporting the immune system can be valuable in the treatment of allergic disorders..