Preventive Intake: 25-50 mg

Benefits:

• Regenerates glutathione (a powerful antioxidant).
• Aids in production of red blood cells and antibodies.
• Necessary for growth.
• Helps maintain healthy eyes and skin.
• Tissue repair.
• Needed to metabolize foodstuffs into energy.
• Used in the treatment of migraines and hypothyroidism.
• May help prevent heart disease and cataracts.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Depression, dizziness, sore or burning lips/mouth/tongue, burning/ tearing/itching eyes, dermatitis (nasal, scrotal), glossitis and corneal vascularation.

Food Sources: Green leafy vegetables, meats, dairy products, grain products, seafood, nuts, seeds and legumes.