The Detox Miracle Sourcebook: Raw Foods and Herbs for Complete Cellular Regeneration

(Barré) #1
Actions: Intervenes with the blood coagulation mechanism. Helps liver.
Metabolizes calcium (bones).
Best sources: Spinach, cabbage, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower,
tomatoes, carrots, kelp, alfalfa, blackstrap molasses, turnip greens,
green vegetables, chlorophyll.

Vitamin P


Other names: Bioflavonoids
Actions: Blood vessel wall and capillary maintenance. Connective tissue.
Strengthens capillary walls, anti-coagulant for capillaries, protects
vitamin C.
Best sources: Apricots, cherries, paprika, grapefruit, lemons. Fresh fruits
and vegetables, especially citrus, green peppers, grapes, strawberries,
black currants, prunes.

Vitamin T


Actions: Platelet integrity in blood.
Best sources: Sesame seeds, tahini.

Vitamin U


Actions: Promotes healing in peptic ulcers, duodenal ulcers.
Best sources: Raw cabbage juice, fresh cabbage.

Choline


Other names: Acetylcholine
Actions: Aids in digestion and absorption. A part of phospholipids, like
lecithin.
Best sources: Wheat, green leafy vegetables, cabbage, cauliflower,
chickpeas, lentils, peanuts, legumes.

Inositol


Other names: Hexahydroxycyclohexane
Actions: Hair growth, heart; part of B-complex.
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