Vitamin B13 (Orotic acid)
Orotic acid plays a very important role in the body. B13 helps in the work of the heart, brain and even reproduction, having the following properties: Improves reproductive health, favorably affects the development of the fetus during pregnancy. It may prevent some problems associated with the liver and premature aging. Helps in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Participates in the synthesis of methionine, in the metabolism of folic acid, pantothenic acid and vitamin B12. Has anabolic properties. Stimulates protein synthesis. Helps with cell division. Improves the growth and development of the body. Regenerates hepatocytes. Reduces the risk of anemia. Helps maintain muscle contractility. Improves myocardial contraction, preventing myocardial infarction.
Deficit
The symptoms caused by vitamin B13 deficiency are still not defined. With a lack of this vitamin, other B vitamins "replace" orotic acid, providing some restructuring of metabolic processes. In rare cases, B13 may be prescribed to adolescents or serious injuries when a deficiency of this substance is detected.
Excess
In the case of an excess of B13, allergic reactions may develop, expressed in reddening of the skin and itching, and an upset of the gastrointestinal tract may occur. In large doses, orotic acid can cause liver dysfunction or dyspeptic symptoms. After stopping the use of such drugs, these symptoms disappear quite quickly.
Sources of Vitamin B13 (Orotic acid)
The best natural sources of B13: plant roots (carrots, radishes), whey, liquid part of sour or curdled milk, cottage cheese, as well as liver (beef, pork) and yeast.
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Interesting!
Orotic acid was discovered in 1905. A new germ factor was isolated from distillery waste, which was first called the DDS factor, and later vitamin B13. Vitamin B13 has been found to stimulate growth in rats, chickens and pigs. Later it was found that vitamin B13 is only one part of the growth factor DDS, and in addition to it, the DDS factor contains orotic acid, a previously unknown biologically active substance. At first, orotic acid was named vitamin B14, but then the concepts of "orotic acid" and "vitamin B13" were combined, although in 1963 it was found that previously unknown mevalonic acid was included in vitamin B13.