Preventive Intake: 25-50 mg

Benefits:

• Necessary for converting food to energy and maintaining a healthy nervous system.
• Prevents the development of diabetic neuropathy in diabetics.
• Increases detoxification of the body.
• Aids in digestion.
• Benefits the heart and cardiovascular system.
• Enhances mental function and capacity.
• May help prevent nerve damage, fibromyalgia and Alzheimer's disease.
• Useful in the treatment of depression and emotional disturbances.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Loss of appetite, irritability, fatigue, constipation, nausea, depression, weakness, loss of eye coordination, loss of fine motor movements and pins and needles in legs.

Food Sources: Rice bran, pork, legumes, wheat germ, meats, fish, poultry, nuts, seeds and liver.