Orotic Acid

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Also known as:  Animal Galactose Factor;  Oro;  Orodin;  Oropur;  Orotate;  Orotonin;  Oroturic;  Orotyl;  Vitamin B13;  Whey Factor

 

Description

Orotic Acid is an  Pyrimidine produced during the metabolism of Nucleic Acids and also obtained in small amounts in the diet.

 

Health Benefits of Orotic Acid

Aging & Life Extension

       The Magnesium Orotate form of Orotic Acid may prevent the deposition of Lipofuscin in the body's cells.  

 

Cardiovascular System

       Orotic Acid may increase the strength of contraction of damaged Cardiac Muscle.  [1]

       Orotic Acid (3,000 mg of the Magnesium Orotate form per day) may alleviate Mitral Valve Prolapse.  [2]

 

Conventional Medical Procedures

       Orotic Acid (in the form of Potassium Orotate) may accelerate recovery from Surgery and may accelerate recovery of the Immune System following Surgery.  [3]

 

Immune System

       Orotic Acid (1,000 – 2,500 mg of Calcium Orotate per day) may be useful for the treatment of Lupus Erythematosus.  [4]

 

Metabolism

       Orotic Acid may alleviate some cases of (chronic) Hepatitis.  [5]

       Orotic Acid (745 – 1,490 mg per day of Calcium Orotate) may facilitate weight loss in Obesity sufferers.  [6]

 

Musculoskeletal System

       Orotic Acid (4,000 mg per day for six days) may alleviate Gout by reducing Uric Acid levels.  [7]

       Orotic Acid may facilitate Muscle Growth (this accounts for the popularity of Whey Protein supplements with bodybuilders - Whey contains a considerable quantity of Orotic Acid).  

       Orotic Acid (in the form of Calcium Orotate) may be useful for the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis.  [8]

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