Vitamin B13 - orotic acid - information page

Orotic acid (vitamin B13) is not really recognized as a vitamin, and is manufactured by the body by intestinal flora. Very little is known about this ingredient and therefore our information is also very sketchy.

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• Vitamin B13 is required for
• Dosage
• Toxicity and symptoms of high intake
• Other interesting points
• Food sources of vitamin B13 - orotic acid
• Vitamin B13 - orotic acid - is contained in the following Zest for Life products

Vitamin B13 is required for

Orotic acid helps with the production of genetic material and may be beneficial after a heart attack. It is also used in conditions such as multiple sclerosis and chronic hepatitis.

Dosage

The dosage underneath is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), but be aware that this dosage is the minimum that you require per day, to ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient.

In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept in mind.

Dosage has not been determined.

Toxicity and symptoms of high intake

None known.

Other interesting points

It is stable and not damaged by heat.

Food sources of vitamin B13 - orotic acid

It is found in root vegetables, such as carrots and beets as well as liquid whey.

Vitamin B13 - orotic acid - is contained in the following Zest for Life products

• None.

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