It is a potent antioxidant with immune system enhancing abilities.  It develops and maintains the tissue that lines the inner and outer surfaces of the body.  This includes the mucous membranes, the lungs, skin, stomach, and the urinary, digestive, and reproductive tracts. It is essential for night vision.  Vitamin A maintains a healthy thymus gland, which controls the entire immune system.  Vitamin A is important for the formation of bones and soft tissue, including tooth enamel, and it protects against some cancers.

PSO has higher amounts of vitamin A than the usual multivitamin in a direct form and not as a precursor as others.

Vitamin D is produced by the body after exposure to sunlight.  It helps maintain healthy nerve and muscle systems by regulating the level of circulating calcium.  Calcium is essential for proper nerve transmission and muscle function.  A deficiency in Vitamin D can cause degeneration of bones and possible hearing loss if the small bones in the ear are involved. Vitamin D is recently considered a hormone with many great health benefits including cancer prevention.

PSO contains a daily dose of 1000 IU of Vitamin D, more than other supplements out on the market. Compare that with bottles for sale that contain 400 or 800 IU. Most experts suggest that Vitamin d is under appreciated and only recently they are advising amounts of daily vitamin D in the thousands of IU daily. 

Vitamin E is a major antioxidant.  It protects cells and tissues from oxidative stress and free radical damage.  It also protects the pituitary and adrenal hormones, fatty acids, and myelin sheaths surrounding nerves and genetic material in DNA from free radical damage.  As an antioxidant, Vitamin E helps slow down the aging process.  Vitamin E increases and maintains proper brain function.  Increase in immune fighting abilities.   It prevents abnormal blood clotting and increases the efficiency of muscles, including the heart, by reducing oxygen requirements. Vitamin E acts as a potent antioxidant to counter the toxic effects of air pollution.  The amount needed to combat air pollution, including ozone and nitrous oxide, is six times the RDA!  Once again, this should serve notice that the RDA levels are inadequate in today’s society. A deficiency in Vitamin E can lead to heart disease, muscular dystrophy, nervous system disorders, anemia, liver damage, and birth defects.

There are 8 kinds of compounds that comprise vitamin E, four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. PSO has all 8 kinds that complement each other and is the best form to take. Regular food store vitamin E has only one kind the d-alpha Vitamin E or even worse the petroleum made dl-alpha form that has almost no activity.

Vitamin B-1, is needed to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins.  It is important for proper cell function, especially nerve cells.  It is involved in the production of acetylcholine.  This nerve chemical is directly related to memory and physical, as well as mental energy.  A deficiency of Vitamin B-1 can lead to fatigue, mental confusion, emaciation, depression, irritability, upset stomach, nausea, and tingling in the extremities.  Vitamin B-1 has been reported to be deficient in almost 50 percent of the elderly. Could this be one of the reasons pre-senile dementia and Alzheimer’s disease have increased so dramatically over the last few decades?

Most supplements have low amounts of B vitamins in general, however PSO has 100 mg of B1 and also has 20 mg of the active nerve nourishing form of B1 which is excellent for healing of nerves called benfothiamine.  Centrum brand has about 1.5 mg by comparison.

Riboflavin or Vitamin B-2 is responsible for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Vitamin B-2 is involved in producing the neurotransmitters.  Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals that are responsible for sleeping, mental and physical energy, happiness, and mental acuity. A deficiency of Vitamin B-2 can cause soreness and burning of the lips, mouth, and tongue, sensitivity to light, itching and burning eyes, and cracks in the corners of the mouth.

A good amount of B2 is present in PSO as compared to most brands.

Niacin or Vitamin B-3 plays an important role in mental illness. Niacin has been used to treat schizophrenia, anxiety and depression.  Daily doses of Niacin can decrease blood cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, while increasing the good cholesterol, HDL.  Niacin increases the circulation.  This helps prevent blood clots and arteriolosclerosis, which can lead to heart disease and stroke.   A deficiency of Niacin cause weakness, dry skin, lethargy, headaches, irritability, loss of memory, depression, delirium, insomnia and disorientation.

• Both forms of niacin and niacinamide are present in PSO in sufficient amount to help the above conditions but not enough to trigger heat flashes.

Pantothenic Acid or Vitamin B5 is crucial for managing stress and boosting the immune system.  Vitamin B-5 is needed by all cells in the body.  It is needed for normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.  It converts carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy.  Vitamin B-5 is needed to produce adrenal hormones which play an important role in how well we deal with stress.  In fact, Vitamin B-5 is sometimes referred to as the “anti-stress” vitamin.  Vitamin B5 can help reduce anxiety and may play a significant role in depression.  It helps convert choline into acetylcholine which is responsible for memory.  A deficiency in Vitamin B-5 can lead to fatigue, depression, irritability, digestive problems, upper respiratory infections, dermatitis, muscle cramps, and loss of sensation in the extremities.  Vitamin B5 helps boost endurance by manufacturing ATP, an essential chemical for cellular energy.

• Panthothenic acid was specially added in a higher amount than other brands in order to support the adrenal glands, prevent stress and promote coping with daily activities.

Pyridoxine or Vitamin B-6 may be the most important B vitamin. It is involved in more bodily functions than any other vitamin.  Vitamin B-6 is crucial for making neurotransmitters, including serotonin, epinephrine and norepinephrine.  Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals, which regulate our energy, moods, sleep, memory, drive, and ambition.  It is involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA, which make up the genetic blue print of cells. It helps metabolize essential fatty acids. As a major antioxidant, Vitamin B-6 helps prevent the destruction caused by free radicals. Vitamin B6 helps produce hydrochloric acid which is crucial for proper digestion. The formation of hemoglobin is dependent on Vitamin B-6. A Vitamin B-6 deficiency can cause anemia even if normal iron levels are present. A deficiency of Vitamin B-6 can cause depression, insomnia, fatigue, tingling and numbness in the extremities, increased susceptibility to infections, nausea, kidney stones, and anemia.

P5P or pyridoxal phosphate is the activated form of vitamin B6. For genetic reasons some individuals with the above symptoms may have a problem activating B6. it is provided her efor a greater benefit to a larger population.

• The crucial B6 is again present in higher amounts together with the activated form P5P.Compare with 1-3 mg for most store brands.

Cobalamin or Vitamin B-12 is the only B vitamin that is stored by the body.  A Vitamin B-12 deficiency occurs only in malnutrition, mal-absorption or other impediments to proper digestion.  It is responsible in the replication of the genetic material in all the cells, and therefore, is essential for the development, repair and maintenance of all cells.  A deficiency of B-12 can cause a reduction in mental acuity, evidenced by poor memory.

Methylcobalamine is the B12 form which penetrates easier into the nervous system and has greater efficiency in nervous system repair.

• PSO has 2000 mcg of the expensive, highly nourishing for the nerves and brain methyl form. Compare with 100 mcg in ordinary brands.

Biotin-is critical to the body’s fat metabolism, and it aids in the utilization of protein, Folic Acid, B-12, and Pantothenic Acid.   Sufficient quantities are needed for healthy hair and nails.  Biotin may help prevent hair loss in some men.  Biotin is also important in promoting healthy bone marrow, nervous tissue and sweat glands.  A deficiency in Biotin can cause brittle nails, hair loss and depression.

• PSO 300 mcg is close to the amount found in the hair and nail formulas.

Ascorbic Acid or Vitamin C produces and maintains collagen, a protein that forms the foundation for connective tissue.  Connective tissue is the most abundant tissue in the body.  Vitamin C is important in fighting bacterial infections, healing wounds, preventing hemorrhaging, reducing allergy symptoms, and helping to prevent heart disease.  Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant, which helps prevent free radical damage.  Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine, and can reduce blood pressure in mild hypertension.  Vitamin C prevents the progression of cataracts, and helps regulate blood sugar levels.  Vitamin C increases the immune system function, and is involved in the formation of important stress hormones produced by the adrenal glands.  A deficiency in Vitamin C can cause bleeding gums, loose teeth, dry, scaly skin; tender joints, muscle cramps, poor wound healing, lethargy, loss of appetite, depression, and swollen arms and legs.

• Vitamin C even though bulky, is present in quantities well enough to make a difference. PSO has approximately a half of vitamin C found in common store brands. Almost like a half a bottle.

Beta-Carotene is a group of carotenoids, which are found in dark green, yellow and dark orange fruits and vegetables.  It is a strong antioxidant that has anti-cancer properties.  One molecule of Beta-Carotene can destroy 1,000 free radicals.  It protects the skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) light.

PSO has again higher amounts of vitamin Beta-Carotene than the usual multivitamin in the stores, this time as a precursor of vitamin A also. The formula is balanced with other vitamins as to prevent any adverse reaction.