Vitamin+B8+(Inositol)

A co-vitamin that, in conjuncture w/ choline is useful for controlling cholesterol. It can also be bound w/ niacin in order to eliminate the effects of hot flashes.

Functions
-Slows hardening of arteries -Reduces cholesterol -Hair growth -Lecithin formation -Metabolism of lipids and cholesterol

Daily Needs
40mg/day

Pro-Compounds
B-Complex, B11, B12, and linoleic acid

Anti-Compounds
Alcohol and Coffee

Deficiency
Symptoms: -High Cholesterol -Constipation -Eczema -Eye Defects -Hair Loss

Excess
No Reported Symptoms

Food Sources
-Blackstrap Molasses -Citrus Fruit -Beer Yeast -Meat -Milk -Nuts -Vegetables -Whole Grains -Lecithin -Oranges

Therapeutic Indications
-Arteriosclerosis -Baldness -High Cholesterol -Constipation -Cardiac Problems -Obesity