Vitamin U
| Definition: |
A vitamin found in green vegetables. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers, colitis, and gastritis and has an effect on secretory, acid-forming, and enzymatic functions of the intestinal tract. |
| Notes: |
an anti-ulcer agent; found in green vegetables; /ther use: coord disease with /drug ther, not /diet ther |
| Also Called: |
S-Methylmethionine |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
1115-84-0 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Methionine (1973-1976),Vitamins (1973-1976) |
Vitamin U Definitions and Terms
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