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Vitamins, Page 17

Inositol

Function

  • Involved in hair growth and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels
  • Keeps arteries flexible
  • Involved in the formation of lecithin and the metabolism of fat and cholesterol

Sources
Brewer’s yeast, fruits, lecithin, legumes, meats, milk, unrefined molasses, raisins, vegetables, and whole grains.

Deficiency
Inadequate intake can lead to hair loss, constipation, arteriosclerosis, high cholesterol, irritability, mood swings and skin eruptions.