Daily Dosage:

RDA: 1.6 – 2.0 mg

Supplementary Ranges: 10-50 mg

Toxicity: not known

Augmenting Nutrients:

  B complex, B1, B2, C, pantothenic acid, magnesium, potassium, linoleic acid, sodium

Anti-Vitamins:

Alcohol, coffee, estrogens, oral contraceptives, penicillamine, post-menopausal drugs, radiation exposure, tobacco

Animal Sources:

Crab, fish, halibut, lobster, organ meats, veal, trout 1/2 lb 1.5 mg

Plant Sources:

Avocado, bananas, blackstrap molasses, blueberries, brewer's yeast, brown rice, cabbage, cantaloupe, crab, green leafy vegetables, melons, mushrooms, peanuts, prunes, raisins, soybeans, soyflour, walnuts, whole grains wheat germ (toasted) 1 cup 1 mg

Bodily Parts Affected:

Blood, central nervous system, muscles, skin

Bodily Functions Facilitated:

Antibody formation, carbohydrate absorption, DNA & RNA synthesis, fat & protein utilization (weight control), hemoglobin & hydrocloric acid production, magnesium & linoleic acid function, sodium/potassium balance (nerves) trytophane conversion (niacin)

Deficiency Symptoms:

Acne, anemia, appetite loss, conjunctivitis, depression, dizziness, edema (water retention), facial oiliness, hair loss, infant convulsions irritability, learning disabilities, nausea, nervousness, sleepiness, sore lips & tongue, weakness

Therapeutic Applications:

Artherosclerosis, arthritis, aasthma, breath holding (children), cholestrol (high), cystitis, eczema, diabetes, hypoglycemia, mental retardation, muscular disorders, nervous disorders, nausea (pregnancy), oral cavity preventive, PMS, post-operative nausea, rheumatic conditions, sexual disorders (males), stress