BY CLAIR WHITTY
There are eight B-complex vitamins, and they are known either by their numerical name or another name for example B1 is Thiamin, B2 is Riboflavin.
Vitamin B1, Thiamin plays a critical role in energy metabolism, and therefore, in the growth and development of cells.
Vitamin B2, Riboflavin is a key component of coenzymes involved with the growth, development, and function of cells in your body. It also plays a key role in turning the food you eat into the energy you need.
Vitamin B3, Niacin works with more than 400 enzyme systems for various reactions. Niacin helps convert nutrients from food into energy, as it’s part of a coenzyme that’s needed for protein and carbohydrate metabolism.
Vitamin B5 Pantothenic acid helps turn your food into energy, specially making and breaking down fats.
Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine is needed for more than 100 enzyme reactions involved in energy metabolism, including the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. It also supports nervous system health. Women on contraceptive medication would benefit from taking B6.
Vitamin B7 Biotin is well known for its support of healthy skin, nails and hair, and plays a vital role in assisting enzymes in breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Vitamin B9 Folate / Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that helps to form genetic material such as DNA and RNA. Folate is also extremely important during pregnancy. Healthful diets with adequate folate may reduce a woman’s risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord birth defect.
Vitamin B12 Cobalamin is a nutrient that helps keep the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA. Vitamin B12 is great for supporting daily energy. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a type of anemia that makes people tired and weak.
A diet that contains animal products, grains, nuts, seeds, and vegetables will be provide you with a variety of the B Vitamins that you need.
We need a variety of these vitamins in various amounts every day. If you want to top take a look at Solgar B 100 complex. It contains all of the B Vitamins with 100mg almost all of the vitamins. It is a popular choice for those wanting to support energy, nervous system health, and general well-being.
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