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VITAMIN AND MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS PROFILE

VITAMIN A
Best sources: halibut liver oil, liver; peaches, apricots, watermelon, green veg, dairy fats. Beta-carotene: carrots, magoes, papaya, peaches.
Functions: sight, skin, mucous membranes, anti-infective, protein synthesis, bones, anti-anaemia, growth.
Deficiency Symptoms: spinal infections, respiratory infections, scaly skin and scalp, poor hair quality, poor sight, burning itchy eyes, pain in eyeballs, dry eyes, eye ulceration.
Therapeutic Use: Skin abnormal cell formation, gastric ulcers, acne, eczema, psoriasis.

VITAMIN B1 thiamin
Best sources: brewer’s yeast, brown rice, wheatgerm, nuts. Seeds and the outer coats of grains
Functions: coenzyme in converting glucose into energy in muscles and nerves. Thiamin is used to release energy in cells.
Therapeutic Use: improves mental ability, insect repellent, indigestion, improves heart functions, alcoholism, lumbago, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, facial paralysis, optic neuritis. For those who drink or smoke heavily, whose work is physically strenuous or young people during rapid spurts of growth.
Dose: 50-600mg daily

VITAMIN B2
Colours urine yellow
Best sources: yeast extract, brewers yeast, liver
Functions: coenzyme in converting protein, fats and sugars into energy. Repairs and maintains body tissues and mucous membranes. Reduced by alcohol, tobacco, the Pill.
Deficiency Symptoms: bloodshot eyes, ‘grit’ under eyelids, tired eyes, light sensitive, cracks and sores in corners of mouth, inflamed tongue and lips, scaling of skin around face, hair loss, trembling, dizziness, insomnia, slow learning.
Therapeutic Use: mouth ulcers, gastric and duodenal ulcers, eye ulceration

VITAMIN B5 pantothenic acid
Best sources: dried brewers yeast pigs liver, yeast extract, nuts
Functions: cannot be synthesised by man. coenzyme A in: production of energy, productions of anti-stress hormones, controlling fat metabolism formation of antibodies, maintaining healthy nerves, detoxifying drugs. Used in the production of corticosteroid hormones by the adrenal glands and in cholesterol metabolism. During demanding situations, this vitamin often enables us to cope better biochemically.
Deficiency Symptoms: aching, burning throbbing feet, loss of appetite, indigestion, abdominal pain, respiratory infections, fatigue, insomnia, depression psychosis, headaches.
Therapeutic Use: RA, paralytic ileus, allergic skin reactions, reduction of mucous secretion in respiratory allergies, stress situations.

VITAMIN B6 pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine
Best sources: dried brewers yeast, wheat bran, yeast extract, wheatgerm, oatflakes.
Functions: involved in more bodily functions than any other single nutrient, and is often used by women as a pre-menstrual food supplement. B6 helps with the transport off the commonly deficient mineral magnesium. It is necessary in the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and the absorption of fats and protein. Coenzyme in amine acid metabolism. Needed for formation of brain substances, needed for formation of nerve impulse transmitters. Blood formation. Energy production. Anti-depressant. Anti-allergy.
Deficiency Symptoms: split lips, inflamed tongue, scaly skin on face, inflamed nerve endings, migraine, mild depression, irritability, breast discomfort, swollen abdomen, puffy fingers/ ankles
Therapeutic Use: PMT, depression associated with Pill, morning sickness (max. 25mg), travel sickness, radiation sickness, antidote to hydrazine, infantile convulsions, skin lesions of face, anaemia, bronchial asthma skin allergies.
Dose: max. 200mg

VITAMIN B12
Best sources: pig’s liver, pigs kidney, fatty fish, pork, beef, lamb, white fish, eggs, cheese.
Functions: coenzyme. Needed for synthesis of DNA. Maintains healthy myelin sheath, detoxifies cyanide in food and tobacco smoke. It participates in the rapid regeneration of bone marrow and red blood cells.
Deficiency Symptoms: smooth, sore tongue, tremors, psychosis, metal deterioration, menstrual disorders, anaemia.
Therapeutic Use: pernicious anaemia, moodiness, poor memory, paranoia, mental confusion, tiredness, appetite stimulant
Dose: 3ug

FOLIC ACID
Formed from glutamic acid, para-aminobenzoic acid etc. Synthesised by intestinal bacteria and is involved in cell division in both plants and animals. Closely linked with that of B12.

VITAMIN B COMPLEX
Best sources: foods of animal, plat and micro-organism origin.
Functions: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, biotin, folic acid and B12, etc. Effective energy production from foodstuffs. They act as act as co-enzymes for macro nutrient breakdown or catabolism, releasing energy.
Deficiency Symptoms: see above.
Therapeutic Use: Health and maintenance of the adrenal glands, liver, skin and hair, effective production of red blood cells and haemoglobin. Important before and during pregnancy. Healthy nervous system. Demanding lifestyle, endocrine imbalances, poor dietary intake, heavy drinkers.

VITAMIN C
Best sources: acerola cherry juice, rosehip syrup, blackcurrents, guavas, parsley, kale, horseradish, broccoli tops, green peppers.
Functions: anti-oxidant, promotes iron absorption from food, maintains healthy collagen, provides resistance to infection, controls blood cholesterol levels, makes folic acid active, produces anti-stress hormones, produces brain and nerve substances, maintains healthy: bones, teeth, blood system, sex organs.
Deficiency Symptoms: weakness, lassitude, muscle and joint pains, irritability, bleeding gums gingivitis, loose teeth, haemorrhages in skin, eyes nose.
Therapeutic Use: iron deficiency anaemia, bleeding under the skin, respiratory diseases, bleeding gums, psychiatric states, colds and influenza, abnormal cell formation, high blood cholesterol levels, anti-histamine, alcoholism, arthritis and leg cramps. Cell and tissue repair. Essential in collagen maintenance in skin, bones and teeth. Protects vits A and E against damage. Maintains normal blood cholesterol levels. Antioxidant. Involved in formation of corticosteroid hormones in the adrenal gland.

VITAMIN D
Best sources: the sun
Functions:vital for the absorption of calcium and phosphorous; necessary for bones and hard tissues.
Deficiency Symptoms: pain or weakness in muscles, bones and hard tissue; excess can damage the kidneys.
Therapeutic Use:only needed if you're confined indoors.

VITAMIN E
Best sources: wheatgerm oil, soya bean oil, maize oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil.
Functions: antioxidant, reduces oxygen needs of muscles, anti-blood clotting agent, blood vessel dilator, maintains healthy blood vessels.
Deficiency Symptoms: children irritability and water retention; adults: lack of vitality, lethargy, apathy, lack of concentration, irritability, decreased sexual interest, muscle weakness.
Therapeutic Use: intermittent claudication, cerebral thrombosis, coronary thrombosis, atherosclerosis, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, menstrual problems, low fertility, skin ulcers, diabetic gangrene, nerve joint and muscular complaints, sickle-cell anaemia, cystic breast disease. Direct application to: scar tissue, stretch marks, sunburn, burns, scalds.

BIOTIN
Produced by intestinal bacteria. Primarily used to assist with normal growth and development of the skin, hair, nerves and bone marrow.

BORON
Maintains the balance of oestrogen, the hormone involved in calcium deposition in the bones.

CO-ENZYME Q10
Normal and essential component of the mitochondria. Health of all human tissues and organs. Made in the body. Mitochondria are the energy generators of the cells especially in liver, muscle tissue and the heart. Useful for: athletes, the elderly, those on weight loss diets, those with an active lifestyle.

CHOLINE
Water-soluble member of the vit B complex, synthesised in the liver.
Best sources: lecithin granules, liver, egg yolk, wheatgerm, brewers yeast, cereals, nuts.
Functions: fat-stabilising agent, precursor of betaine, needed in metabolism, acetylcholine, nerve substance, component of lecithin. Precursor to acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter.
Deficiency Symptoms: fatty liver, nerve degeneration, senile dementia, high BP, reduced resistance of infection, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, stroke, high cholesterol.
Therapeutic Use: angina, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, stroke, high BP, Alzheimer’s, senile dementia.

KELP
Excellent source of minerals and iodine. Potassium, sodium, calcium nitrogen, sulphur, magnesium, phosphorus, and micro-minerals. Iodine is required by thyroid for production of thyroxin.
Useful for those who eat little or no fish, cereals, fruit and vegetables. Slimmers to maintain stable weight. Health of scalp and hair. Teenagers and young people who have a finicky diet especially during growing periods.

LECITHIN
Best sources: liver, meats, fish, eggs, butter, wheat, soya, peanuts, corn, oats, rice.
Functions: solubilises fat, mobilises fat, prevents fat build up in organs, constituent of fatty membranes, constituent of myelin sheath, provider of choline, provider of inositol. Important in the healthy functioning of the nervous system and GIT.
Therapeutic Use: high BP, cholesterol, solubises gallstones, atherosclerosis, preventative treatment following: angina, heart attack, stroke; treats senile dementia/Alzheimer’s disease.

L-GLUTAMINE
Closely related to glutamic acid and gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA).
Recommended for large bowel disorders. (Colitis, Crohns, IBS, Ulcerative colitis)

MAGNESIUM
Best sources: Soya beans, nuts, brewers yeast, whole wheat flour, brown rice, sea foods, dried fruits, veges, greens.
Functions: cofactor in many body processes including energy production and cell replication. Stabilises body cell structure in growth. Repairs and maintains body cells. Cofactor in hormones. Component of chlorophyll. Nerve impulse transmission.
Deficiency Symptoms: weakness, tiredness, vertigo, convulsions, nervousness, muscle cramps and tremors, tongue jerks and tremors, involuntary eye movements, unsteady gait, hyperactivity in children, irregular heartbeat, palpitation, low blood sugar, painful swallowing.
Therapeutic Use: PMT, menstrual cramps, toxaemia of pregnancy, morning sickness, hypoglycaemia, atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, angina, abnormal and irregular heartbeats, epilepsy, alcoholism, kidney stones, insomnia, hyperactivity in children. Essential for: bone growth and health; metabolism of carbohydrate to release energy; nerve impulse transmission and brain function; normal muscle function including the heart.
Dose: around 400mg best taken at night before bed.

NUTRIHAIR FOR WOMEN (FLORISENE of Lamberts UK)
When taken according to the dosage instructions there will be a period of 12-16 weeks before hair shedding is reduced. From that point hair volume will start to increase. However, it takes months for the hair to grow to a length that contributes to hair volume but patients are generally well motivated to follow the regime. Contains: Vit.C 24mg; B12 6ug; Iron 24mg; L-Lysine 500mg.

PLAYFAIR (of Lamberts UK)
For 4 to 14. With sufficient quantities of vitamins and minerals to prevent deficiency in the diet. With blackcurrant and raspberry flavour.

POTASSIUM
Water regulatory system, maintaining normal heart rate and in keeping muscle function healthy. For people on diuretics.

PYCNOGENOL

SELENIUM
Helps the body make glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme which has an important antioxidant role in the body.

ZINC
Best sources: oysters, liver, brewers yeast, shellfish, meat, hard cheese.
Functions: growth, insulin activity, release vitamin A from liver, in metabolism of pituitary, adrenals, ovaries and testes, development of skeleton, nervous system and brain in growing foetus, maintaining healthy liver function.
Deficiency Symptoms: eczema of face and hands, hair loss, mental apathy, defects in reproductive organs, particular testes, decreased growth rate, impaired mental development, post-natal depression, congenital abnormalities in new-born, loss of sense of taste/smell, white spots on nails, susceptibility to infections.
Therapeutic Use: treating acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, prostate problems, mild mental complaints, to decrease blood fat levels, schizophrenia, hyperactive children, common cold, anorexia nervosa. Useful for: GI wall; prostate gland; protein synthesis and collagen formation; healthy skin; immune system; tissue repair; acuity of taste and smell; proper concentration of Vit A in blood.

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General advice to consumers on the use of herbal remedies from the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

From the website of the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (www.mhra.gov.uk) Department of Health, UK

• Remember that herbal remedies are medicines. As with any other medicine they are likely to have an effect on the body and should be used with care.
• Herbal remedies may sometimes interact with other medicines. This makes it particularly important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking a herbal remedy with other medicines such as prescribed medicines (those provided through your doctor or dentist).
• Treat with caution any suggestion that a herbal remedy is '100% safe' or is 'safe because it is natural'. Many plants, trees, fungi and algae can be poisonous to humans. It is worth remembering that many pharmaceuticals have been developed or derived from these sources because of the powerful compounds they contain. Any medicine, including herbal remedies, which have an effect on the body should be used with care.
• Treat with caution any herbalist or other person who supplies herbal remedies if they are unwilling or unable to provide written information, in English, listing the ingredients of the herbal remedy they are providing.
• If you are due to have a surgical operation you should always remember to tell your doctor about any herbal remedy that you are taking.
• Anyone who has previously experienced any liver complaint, or any other serious health complaint is advised not to take any herbal remedy without speaking to their doctor first.

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Pregnant/Breast-feeding mothers
Few conventional medicines have been established as safe to take during pregnancy and it is generally recognised that no medicine should be taken unless the benefit to the mother outweighs any possible risk to the foetus. This rule should also be applied to herbal medicinal products. However, herbal products are often promoted to the public as being “natural” and completely “safe” alternatives to conventional medicines. Some herbal ingredients that specifically should be avoided or used with caution during pregnancy. As with conventional medicines, no herbal products should be taken during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the potential risk.

Volatile Oils

Many herbs are traditionally reputed to be abortifacient and for some this reputation can be attributed to their volatile oil component.(6) A number of volatile oils are irritant to the genito-urinary tract if ingested and may induce uterine contractions. Herbs that contain irritant volatile oils include ground ivy, juniper, parsley, pennyroyal, sage, tansy and yarrow. Some of these oils contain the terpenoid constituent, thujone, which is known to be abortifacient. Pennyroyal oil also contains the hepatotoxic terpenoid constituent, pulegone. A case of liver failure in a woman who ingested pennyroyal oil as an abortifacient has been documented.

Uteroactivity

A stimulant or spasmolytic action on uterine muscle has been documented for some herbal ingredients including blue cohosh, burdock, fenugreek, golden seal, hawthorn, jamaica dogwood, motherwort, nettle, raspberry, and vervain. Herbal Teas Increased awareness of the harmful effects associated with excessive tea and coffee consumption has prompted many individuals to switch to herbal teas. Whilst some herbal teas may offer pleasant alternatives to tea and coffee, some contain pharmacologically active herbal ingredients, which may have unpredictable effects depending on the quantity of tea consumed and strength of the brew. Some herbal teas contain laxative herbal ingredients such as senna, frangula, and cascara. In general stimulant laxative preparations are not recommended during pregnancy and the use of unstandardised laxative preparations is particularly unsuitable. A case of hepatotoxicity in a newborn baby has been documented in which the mother consumed a herbal tea during pregnancy as an expectorant. Following analysis the herbal tea was reported to contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are known to be hepatotoxic.

Breast-feeding mothers

A drug substance taken by a breast-feeding mother presents a hazard if it is transferred to the breast milk in pharmacologically or toxicologically significant amounts. Limited information is available regarding the safety of conventional medicines taken during breast-feeding. Much less information exists for herbal ingredients, and generally the use of herbal remedies is not recommended during lactation.

Paediatric Use

Herbal remedies have traditionally been used to treat both adults and children. Herbal remedies may offer a milder alternative to some conventional medicines, although the suitability of a herbal remedy needs to be considered with respect to quality, safety and efficacy. Herbal remedies should be used with caution in children and medical advice should be sought if in doubt. Chamomile is a popular remedy used to treat teething pains in babies. However, chamomile is known to contain allergenic sesquiterpene lactones and should therefore be used with caution. The administration of herbal teas to children needs to be considered carefully and professional advice may be needed.

Perioperative use

The need for patients to discontinue herbal medicinal products prior to surgery has recently been proposed. The authors considered eight commonly used herbal medicinal products (echinacea, ephedra, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, kava, St John’s Wort, valerian). On the evidence available they concluded that the potential existed for direct pharmacological effects, pharmacodynamic interactions and pharmacokinetic interactions. The need for physicians to have a clear understanding of the herbal medicinal products being used by patients and to take a detailed history was highlighted. The American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) has advised patients to tell their doctor if they are taking herbal products before surgery and has reported that a number of anaesthesiologists have reported significant changes in heart rate or blood pressure in some patients who have been taking herbal medicinal products including St John’s Wort, ginkgo and ginseng. MCA is currently investigating a serious adverse reaction associated with the use of ginkgo prior to surgery. In this case, the patient who was undergoing hip replacement experienced uncontrolled bleeding thought to be related to the use of ginkgo.

From the website of the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (www.mhra.gov.uk) Department of Health, UK

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As a professional herbal practitioner I am in practice in conformity with the laws of England and the 1968 Medicines Act. The UK legislative provisions for herbal medicine are to be found in the Medicines Act 1968, Section 12, paragraphs 1 & 2, and Section 56, paragraphs 1 & 2.

Section 12:1 specifies exemption for herbal medicines from licensing provided that they are supplied subsequent to private personal consultation. Section 12:2 exempts herbal medicines provided that they are produced according to standard traditional, non-industrial methods. It also specifies that no written claims may be made for the use of the remedy.

Therefore at Godshaer Herbalist no claims about any medical condition regarding the herbal medicines prescribed by Alan Hopking are made. Indeed, be it a doctor, surgeon or herbal practitioner, the successful outcome of our treatments cannot with any certainty be predicted, let alone guaranteed. Further, following UK and EU law, the information on this web site attach no medical claims and no claims concerning the medicinal herbs mentioned relating to any medical conditions listed. All the herbal prescriptions are unlicensed and made by Alan N. Hopking at the address of Godshaer Herbalist for patients of Alan N. Hopking.

I pledge that, I shall do all I can, using my knowledge of herbal medicines and natural treatment, to help you regain your deserved health.
Alan Hopking MA MNIMH MRCHM FINEH

All our herbal medicines are made from the raw herb at our dedicated clinic and dispensary at Godshaer Botanicals. We collect the fresh herbs, or import the dry herb. They are organic if at all possible. We only use whole herbs. We are against the use of standardized extracts, or the concentration of herbs by adding more of the active constituent. We recommend you do not use such products in any form (dry, in capsules or as tincture extracts). To use our herbal tonics you should follow the prescribed dose. Any side effects or problems should be reported to us.