Vitamin B Complex
- Vitamin B Complex is a group of eight B vitamins that play a crucial role in various bodily functions, such as Energ production, Nervous system function, etc.
- Several vitamins are grouped together as Vitamin B Complex because of –
- Similar properties,
- Distribution in natural sources, and
- Physiological functions.
Basics About Vitamin B Complex:
- They are Water-soluble organic compounds.
- Most of them are coenzymes.
- They are essential to the metabolic processes of all animal life.
- They include eight B vitamins:
- Thiamine(B1),
- Riboflavin (B2),
- Niacin (B3)
- Pantothenic acid (B5)
- Pyridoxine (B6)
- Biotin (B7)
- Folic acid (B9)
- Cobalamin (B12)
- Each of these contributes to overall bodily functions.
- For example, Vitamin B6 is needed to metabolize amino acids and prevent skin and nerve disorders.
What Are The Benefits And Uses Of B Vitamins?
- They help prevent infections such as skin disorders.
- They promote your energy levels,
- They help support healthy brain function,
- They support the growth of Red Blood Cells (RBC’s),
- They help in good eyesight and digestion,
- They can reduce the risk of birth defects,
- They are thought to increase testosterone levels in men.
Where Can We Get B Vitamins?
- They are particularly abundant in
- Cereal grains,
- Meats,
- Fruits, such as Banana, Citrus fruits, and watermelon,
- Vegetables, such as Dark green vegetables, beetroots, avocados, and potatoes.
- Milk, Cheese, and Eggs,
- Nuts, and
- Soy products.
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