Preventive Intake: 800 mcg - 5 mg

Benefits:

• Prevents accumulation of homocysteine and lowers the risk of heart disease.
• Necessary for the production of red blood cells and tissue cells.
• Facilitates a healthy intestinal tract.
• Promotes healthy skin and gums.
• Prevents cancer and heart disease.
• Prevents stroke, epilepsy, depression and peripheral neuropathy.
• Used in the treatment of heart disease.
• Facilitates wound and gut healing.
• Increases sex drive in post-menopausal women.
• Decreases symptoms of chronic fatigue, psoriasis and colitis.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Anemia, intestinal problems, pale tongue, fatigue, headaches, insomnia and memory impairment.

Food Sources: Wheat germ, nuts, legumes, green leafy vegetables, seeds, liver, meats, kale, beets, corn and broccoli.