Daily Dosage:

RDA: non stated

Supplementary Ranges: 10-100 mg

Toxicity: Excessive intake may be toxic to certain individuals if taken regularly

Augmenting Nutrients:

B complex*, folic acid, C

Anti-Vitamins:

Alcohol, coffee, sulfa drugs

Animal Sources:

Eggs, liver, milk, organ meats

Plant Sources:

Blackstrap molasses, bran, brewer's yeast, rice, wheat germ, whole grains

Bodily Parts Affected:

Glands, hair, intestines, skin

Bodily Functions Facilitated:

Blood cell formation, hair pigmentation, intestinal bacteria activity, protein metabolism

Deficiency Symptoms:

Adrenal exhaustion, constipation, depression, digestive disorders, fatigue, headaches, irritability, premature graying of hair, stress

Therapeutic Applications:

Baldness, infertility, overactive thyroid, parasitic diseases, rheumatic fever, sunburn protection. External: burns (pain of), dark skin spots, dry skin, sunburn, wrinkles