Daily Dosage:

RDA: not known

Supplementary Ranges: 100-500 mg

Toxicity: not known

Augmenting Nutrients:

A, B complex, B12 folic acid, inositol, linoleic acid, protein

Anti-Vitamins:

Alcohol, coffee, sugar excess

Animal Sources:

Eggs, fish, liver, meats, organ meats

Plant Sources:

Bran, brewer's yeast, green leafy vegetables, lecithin, legumes, nuts, seeds, soybeans, wheat germ

Bodily Parts Affected:

Adrenal glands, autonomic nervous system, brain, cardiovascular system, gall bladder, hair, kidneys, liver, thymus gland

Bodily Functions Facilitated:

Lecithin formation, liver and gallbladder regulation, metabolism of cholesterol/fats, nerve transmission

Deficiency Symptoms:

Bleeding stomach ulcers, growth problems, heart trouble, high blood pressure, impaired liver and kidney function, intolerance to fats

Therapeutic Applications:

Alcoholism, artherosclerosis, baldness, cholesterol (high), constipation, ear noises, gallstone prevention, hardening of the arteries, headaches, heart trouble, high blood pressure, hypoglycemia, liver damage