ADR-10 mg(males) 18 mg(females)

Activity in body- formation of hemoglobin for oxygen delivery: enzymes

Deficiency symptoms- dry skin, spoon shaped nails; decreased hemoglobin count; anemia

Dietary sources- liver and other organ meat, oysters, red or dark meat, green leafy vegetables

ADR- 2.0 -5.0 mg

Activities in the body- necessary in many enzyme systems;aids formation of red blood cells and collagen

Deficiency symptoms- uncommon; anemia; decreased white blood cell count;bone demineralization

Dietary sources- nuts, organ meat,whole grains, shellfish, eggs, poultry, green leafy vegetables

ADR- 15 mg

Activity in the body-amino acid metabolism; growth; maintain enzyme systems; energy production; collagen

Deficiency symptoms- retarded growthand bone formation; dwarfism; skin inflamation; impaired taste; poor healing

Dietary sources-oysters, crab, lamb, beef, organ meat, whole grains

ADR- 2.5 -5.0 mg

Activities in the body- necessary for some enzyme systems; coolagen formation; central nervous system function; fat and carbohydrate metabolism; blood clotting

Deficiency symptoms- abnormal skeletal growth; impairment of central nervous system

Dietary sources- whole grains, wheat germ, legumes, pineapple, figs

ADR- 150 mcg

Activity in the body- necessary for activity of thyroid gland

Deficiency symptoms- hypothyroidism; goiter; cretinism

Dietary sources- seafood, iodized salt

ADR- 1.5 - 4.0 mg

Activities in the body- necessary for solid tooth formation and retention of calcium in bones with aging

Deficiency symptoms- dental cavities

Dietary sources- tea, fish, water in some areas, supplementary drops, toothpaste