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B3 (Niacin) Helps stabilize blood sugar
levels; Helps lower
cholesterol levels; Helps
body process fat

Fatigue, listlessness;

Sensations of weakness;

Numbness, tingling, and

shooting pains in feet

Omega-3
Fatty Acids

Help prevent excessive in-

flammation throughout

body; Help keep blood

from clotting excessively

Dry, itchy skin; Brittle

hair and nails; Fatigue;

Depression; Inability to

concentrate; Joint pain

Pantothenic
acid

Helps transform carbohy-

drates and fats into energy;

Can improve ability to re-

spond to stress; Helps as-

sure adequate production

of healthy fats in cells;

Helps body process fat

Fatigue, listlessness;

Sensations of weakness;

Numbness, tingling, and

shooting pains in feet

Phosphorus Helps form bones and
teeth; Vital for energy
production

Weakness; Weight loss;

Irritability; Anxiety;

Increased incidence of

hypertension

Potassium Lowers risk of high blood
pressure; Helps maintain
pH balance

Muscular weakness;

Confusion; Irritability;

Fatigue; Heart problems;

Chronic diarrhea

Protein Helps maintain healthy
skin, hair, and nails; Helps
keep immune system
functioning properly

Weight loss; Muscle

wasting; Fatigue and

weakness; Frequent

infections

Selenium Helps protect cells from
free-radical damage;
Required for thyroid
hormone production

Whitening of fingernail

beds; Weakness and pain

in muscles; Discoloration

of hair and skin

Tryptophan Required for proper sleep
regulation; Helps regulate
appetite

Overeating or carbohy-

drate cravings; Depres-

sion; Anxiety; Inability to

concentrate

Vitamin A Helps preserve and
improve eyesight; Helps
fight viral infections,
colds, and flu

Dry, scaly, rough skin;

Frequent infections; Night

blindness

Nutrient-Rich World’s Healthiest Foods Key to Healthy Weight Loss