| Vitamin B complex is a group of vitamins that includes | | | | and DNA synthesis and cell reproduction. As our Skin, |
| thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B-6, folate, B-12, pantothenic | | | | Hair and Nails are constantly growing and renewing |
| acid, biotin and choline. Some of the benefits of vitamin | | | | themselves we need the following B vitamins to |
| B complex supplements include increased energy, | | | | ensure the good health of these structures - Vitamin |
| improved or more stable moods, healthier skin, hair and | | | | B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9, |
| eyes. The vitamins are important for proper nervous | | | | Vitamin B12, Biotin and Choline. Deficiencies of any of |
| system and immune system function. | | | | these B Vitamins can lead to dry, grey skin, dermatitis, |
| While many people think that vitamins are similar in | | | | wrinkles, acne, rashes, falling hair and weak, splitting |
| structure and perform a similar function, the truth is that | | | | nails. |
| each vitamin B-complex vitamin has a unique chemical | | | | Mind and Mood |
| structure and serves a unique function within the body. | | | | The body needs folic acid, B6 and B12 to manufacture |
| While vitamins B1, B2, B3 and biotin serve to produce | | | | neurotransmitters, chemicals that control alertness and |
| energy, vitamin B6 is essential for proper metabolism, | | | | mood by speeding nerve signals through the brain. |
| and Vitamin B12 and folic acid play a lesser role in cell | | | | Studies show some people who are seriously |
| division. However, these vitamins also serve many | | | | depressed or show signs of dementia have |
| other important functions. | | | | deficiencies of folic acid or B12. Correcting these |
| B Vitamins Deficiency Diseases | | | | deficiencies can ease the depression or improve |
| A vitamin B deficiency can cause diseases like anemia, | | | | concentration and memory. More important for the |
| dermatitis, encephalitis, pellagra and beriberi. Vitamin B6 | | | | average person, even a mild lack of B vitamins may |
| and vitamin B12 get a lot of attention because they | | | | cloud the mind. |
| support the nervous system, the metabolism of | | | | B3-also known as niacin, vitamin P, or vitamin PP-helps |
| carbohydrates, fats and proteins and the production of | | | | release energy from nutrients. It can reduce cholesterol |
| healthy blood cells. | | | | and prevent and treat arteriosclerosis, among other |
| Fat burners such as CLA, DHEA or the addition of | | | | benefits. Too little B3 can result in pellagra, a disease |
| coq10 into a vitamin B supplementation plan will | | | | with symptoms that include sunburn, diarrhea, irritability, |
| maximize your body's ability to metabolize incoming | | | | swollen tongue, and mental confusion. Too much B3 |
| food. So rather than store calories, you can enhance | | | | can result in liver damage. Food sources rich in niacin |
| your body's natural "calorie burn rate". | | | | are chicken, salmon, tuna, liver, nuts, dried peas, |
| Benefits of Vitamin B Comlpex | | | | enriched cereals, and dried beans. The RDA is 14-18 |
| Energy Production | | | | mg per day for adults. |
| Vitamin B1 is needed to help convert the | | | | If you want to lower your homocysteine levels. |
| carbohydrates we eat into glucose. The following B | | | | Homocysteine is an amino acid normally found in blood, |
| Vitamins are needed at a cellular level to convert | | | | but elevated levels have been linked to cardiovascular |
| glucose into energy - Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin | | | | disease and stroke. In fact, a study from Norway |
| B5, Vitamin B6 and Biotin. A Vitamin B deficiency in any | | | | shows that a combination of vitamin B6 and folate |
| of these vitamins can lead to decreased energy | | | | reduces homocysteine 32% within five weeks in |
| production, lethargy and fatigue. | | | | healthy individuals. This has the potential to significantly |
| Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails | | | | lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. |
| The Vitamin B Complex is essential for correct RNA | | | | |