Functions
- Coenzyme in synthesis of fatty acids and glycogen
- Amino acid metabolism
Deficiency
Characteristics
Good Sources
Natural
- egg yolk
- milk and dairy products
- liver, kidneys
- vegetables and fruits
- dark green vegetables
- bananas, grapefruits, watermelon and strawberries
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Food |
Quantity |
mcg |
|
Noodles, cooked enriched |
1 cup |
4 |
|
Egg |
1 large |
11 |
|
Almonds |
1 oz |
24 |
Artificial
Adequate Intakes (AI)
- Males and Female (Adult)
- 30 mcg
- Sufficient data to set RDA are unavailable
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)
Intakes above UL may lead to negative health consequences.
Supplementation
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