Daily Dosage:

RDA 800 mg

Supplementary Ranges: 1200- 2000 mg

Toxicity: not known

Augmenting Nutrients:

Vitamins A, D*, F, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc

Anti-Minerals:

Aspirin, aluminum, antacids, phytic acid, excess sugar, excess iron & manganese

Animal Sources:

Dairy products, eggs, fish, liver, meat, milk, organ meat, poultry

Halibut 1/2 lb= 478 mg

Plant Sources:

Brewer's yeast, grains, legumes, nuts, pumpkin seeds, sea vegetables, (dulse/kelp), tofu, whole grain cereals, wheat bran,

Pinto beans (cooked) 1 cup= 866 mg

Bodily Parts Affected:

Bones, brain cell, circulatory & digestive systems, eyes, liver, muscles, nerves, teeth

Bodily Functions Facilitated:

Bone/tooth formation, cell growth/repair, collagen synthesis, energy production, heart, muscle contraction, kidney function, lecithin production, metabolism (calcium, sugar), nerve & muscle activity, vitamin utilization

Deficiency Symptoms:

Check with physician, deficiency symptoms can also be present with excess phosphorus: Appetite loss, bone pain, fatigue, irregular breathing, nervous disorders, overweight, weight loss

Therapeutic Applications:

Aching muscles, anemia, arthritis, broken bones, bursitis, cirrhosis of liver, cramps, gallstones, heart disease, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, stunted growth in children, stress, tooth & gum disorders