Break it Down, Give Me an A, Give Me a B12, Give me a C Cooper Complete offers a snapshot of the vitamin ABC's

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Learning what vitamins do to help your body function is a step toward making smart food and supplement choices, experts at Dallas' Cooper Complete® - a division of Cooper Aerobics, say.

Todd Whitthorne, president & CEO of Cooper Concepts, says, "Ideally we should get all of the vitamins and minerals we need through our diet but we know, based on the evaluation of thousands of patients each year at the Cooper Clinic, that very few of us eat as well as we should (or would like to). For instance, less than a third of Americans eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. The proper supplements, in the right dosage, help us "fill in the gaps", essentially serving as a nutritional insurance policy. It's critical though to get the right nutrients, in the right amounts, in order to maximize health and performance."

Our bodies need a basic "list of vitamins" to work optimally. As we grow, and progress through life, the relative quantities may vary, but the body has its basic requirements listed by recommended daily allowance.

Function of Pro-Vitamin A (beta-Carotene)
- Maintains healthy vision
- Keeping the cells of your skin healthy
- Helps relieve skin disorders-- often to treat acne and wrinkles
- Boosts your immune system
- Helps to heal any wounds you may have
- Some studies have also shown that vitamin A may help insulin regulate blood sugar levels-- a big vitamin benefit for people with diabetes
- Food sources: milk, margarine, eggs, beef liver and fortified breakfast cereals, carrots, cantaloupes, sweet potatoes, and spinach

Function of Vitamin B 12
- Helps formation and regeneration of red blood cells; your body's manufacturer of DNA and RNA
- Aids with proper nerve function
- Food sources: fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products, liver, shellfish

Function of Vitamin C
- Helps heal wounds
- Boosts the immune system
- Protects artery linings
- Produces collagen
- Food sources: Citrus fruits, tomatoes and tomato juice, and potatoes, red and green peppers, kiwifruit, broccoli, strawberries, Brussels sprouts, and cantaloupe

Function of Vitamin D
- Maintains normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus
- Aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. Without vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle and soft
- Prevents rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults
- Food sources: Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel are among the best sources. Beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks provide small amounts

Function of Vitamin E
- Potent antioxidant
- A possible role in protection against heart disease; some types of cancers
- Boosts your immune system, and helping as an aid in the healing of injuries
- Some studies have shown it can boost the immune system in elderly people
- Food sources: Vegetable oils like wheat germ, sunflower, and safflower oils, nuts (such as peanuts, hazelnuts, and, especially, almonds) and seeds (like sunflower seeds)

Function of Vitamin K
- Helps blood clotting
- Source to strengthen bones and counter osteoporosis
- Food Source: Green leafy vegetables, Brussels sprouts, seaweed, spinach, asparagus, broccoli, lettuces, okra, peas and parsley

Whitthorne says, "Fueling our bodies with the proper vitamins is the first step toward preventing life-altering illnesses. Knowing what vitamins do for us will aid in better decision making."

Cooper Complete is more than a name-- it's an accurate description. Based on scientific research, each formulation contains the precise amount of vitamins and minerals listed on the label. That's the Cooper Complete guarantee - they're pure and potent.

As they've done with exercise, Dr. Kenneth Cooper pushed, and will continue to push, for the study and documentation of the effects of vitamin supplementation—and enhance Cooper Complete based on the best and latest research.

To order any of the Cooper Complete products or talk with someone about the best solution for you, send an email through Cooper Store or phone 888-393-2221 or visit http://www.coopercomplete.com/.

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For more information on Cooper Complete Vitamins, or to arrange an interview with Todd Whitthorne, president & CEO of Cooper Concepts, please contact Jo Trizila, Trizcom, at 214-232-0078 or jo@trizcom.com.

About:
Cooper Concepts, Inc. - Cooper Concepts oversees the Cooper Complete Nutritional Supplements from creation to distribution. Dr. Cooper has long believed in supplementation—something his father instilled in him as a young boy. Recognizing a lack of research and proper oversight, Dr. Cooper set out to create his own line of multivitamins and supplements, which was introduced to consumers in 1998. Today, Cooper Complete is sold in retail stores across the country and onlin

About the Author

Cooper Concepts, Inc. - Cooper Concepts oversees the Cooper Complete Nutritional Supplements from creation to distribution. Dr. Cooper has long believed in supplementation—something his father instilled in him as a young boy. Recognizing a lack of research and proper oversight, Dr. Cooper set out to create his own line of multivitamins and supplements, which was introduced to consumers in 1998. Today, Cooper Complete is sold in retail stores across the country and online. www.coopercomplete.com.