Preventive Intake: 125-150 mg

Benefits:

• Ensures optimal energy levels in the body.
• Necessary for wound healing.
• Maintain immune system defense.
• Important for manufacturing adrenal hormones.
• Converts proteins, carbohydrates and fats into energy.
• Facilitates weight loss.
• Prevents fatigue.
• Decreases inflammation.
• Used in the treatment of gout and osteoarthritis.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Weakness, depression, decreased resistance to infection, burning feet, dermatitis, nausea, indigestion, hair loss, increased heart rate, fainting and fatigue.

Food Sources: Meat, poultry, nuts, seeds, whole grains, eggs, yeast and vegetables.