Daily Dosage:

RDA 12-15 mg

Supplementary Ranges: 15-35 mg

Toxicity: not known, however, excessive intake may produce side effects in some individuals

Augmenting Nutrients:

Vitamins A, B6 (high intake), calcium, copper, phosphorus

Anti-Minerals:

Alcohol, diuretics, oral contraceptives, phytic acid, vitamin A & D deficiency, excess calcium, fiber & manganese

Animal Sources:

Beef liver, egg yolks, meat, poultry, seafood

Oysters 1/2 lb = 169 mg

Plant Sources:

Brewer's yeast, lecithin, mushrooms, nuts, onions, peas, seeds, soybeans, spinach, sunflower & pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, whole grains, (preferably sprouted)

Pumpkin seeds 1 cup=10 mg

Bodily Parts Affected:

Blood, bones, eyes, heart, joints, liver, prostate gland

Bodily Functions Facilitated:

Burn & wound healing, carbohydrate digestion, circulatory/immune/metabolic & neuromuscular systems, prostate gland function, reproductive organ growth & development, sex organ growth & maturity, vitamin B1, phosphorus & protein metabolism

Deficiency Symptoms:

Acne, brittle nails, decreased learning ability, delayed sexual maturity, eczema, fatigue, loss of taste & smell, poor appetite, poor circulation, poor memory, prolonged wound healing, retarded growth, skin problems, splitting hair, sterility, white spots on nails

Therapeutic Applications:

Alcoholism, angina pectoris, arthritis, atherosclerosis, boils, blood vessel diseases, cirrhosis, diabetes, hypoglycemia, high cholesterol (eliminates deposits), infertility, learning disabilities, osteoporosis, parasitic infections, prostate problems, psoriasis, surgical trauma