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Vitamin B Complex
The Benefits of B Complex
B complex has been shown to be beneficial in the
following conditions:-
Anxiety
and stress
Convalescence and fatigue
Dermatitis
Diverticulitis
Poor hair condition
Tinnitus.
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There are eight B vitamins in vitamin B complex as well as several related substances. The eight vitamins are: Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pyridoxine (B6), Cobalamine (B12), Folic acid, Pantothenic acid and Biotin. |
The other
related substances include : Choline, Inositol and Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). Although each individual vitamin or related substance performs a different function in the body, they all work together to maintain good health and vitality. |
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Properties B complex has a wide range of properties, including:- B1 (thiamine)-- needed for release of energy from carbohydrates; aids in functioning of nervous system; helps maintain stomach acidity and normal appetite. B2 (riboflavin)-- needed for converting proteins, fats and carbohydrates into energy; necessary for healthy skin and eyes. B3 (niacin)-- needed for release of energy from food; maintains health of skin, mouth and digestive tract; necessary for normal mental function; can increase circulation and reduce high blood pressure. |
B5 (pantothenic acid) - needed for release of energy from food;
helps in the functioning of the adrenal gland and in the formation of
antibodies. B6 (pyridoxine)-- Needed for metabolism of protein, hence requirements related to protein intake; helps to maintain fluid balance, a requirement for healthy red blood cells. B12-- needed for red blood cell production and maintenance of protective sheath around nerves. Folic acid-- Essential for growth and reproduction of cells, particularly red blood cells. Biotin -- Involved in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Required for healthy skin and hair. |
| A well balanced diet should provide us with all the B vitamins we require, but because they are water soluble and therefore not retained by the body, we need a daily dietary source. Historically the B vitamins were discovered from what was know originally as vitamin B, and hence they were grouped together as B complex. |
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