Daily Dosage:

RDA: 4700 mg

Supplementary Ranges: none

Toxicity: not known

Augmenting Nutrients:

Vitamin B6, magnesium, sodium

Anti-Minerals:

Alcohol, coffee, cortisone, diuretics, highly processed foods, laxatives, penicillin, stress, excess salt & sugar

Animal Sources:

Flounder, haddock, red meats, seafood, swordfish

Plant Sources:

Apricots, avocado, bananas, broccoli, brussel sprouts, buckwheat, cantaloupe, dates, dried fruits, kidney beans, legumes, lima beans, nuts, parsley, peaches, potatoes, seeds, soybeans, spinach, tomato juice, tofu, wheat germ, yellow vegetables carrot juice 1 cup= 769 mg

Bodily Parts Affected:

Blood, endocrine/digestive & nervous systems, heart, kidneys, muscles, skin

Bodily Functions Facilitated:

Blood sugar/glycogen conversion (energy), cell metabolism, cellular water balance, enzyme activator, growth regulator, heartbeat rhythm, muscle contraction, nerve tranquilization

Deficiency Symptoms:

Acne, constipation, continuous thirst, decreased blood pressure, dry skin, edema, increased cholesterol levels, insomnia, muscle & general weakness, nervousness, respiratory distress, salt retention, skin & hair problems, slow irregular heartbeat, weak reflexes

Therapeutic Applications:

Acne, alcoholism, allergies, burns, colic in infants, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease (angina pectoris, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction), hypoglycemia, leg cramps