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Inositol
Participates in metabolism, together with choline participates in the synthesis of lecithin, exerts a lipotropic effect.
Recommended intake levels: for adults - 500 mg/day; for children aged 4 - 6 years - 80 - 100 mg/day; for children aged 7 - 18 years - from 200 to 500 mg/day (first introduced)
Source: "MR 2.3.1.2432-08. Norms of physiological needs in energy and nutrients for various population groups of the Russian Federation. Methodological recommendations" (approved by Rosпотребнадзор on 18.12.2008)