Vitamin C Information
Vitamin B Complex is a term used to refer to all the B vitamins.
It used to be thought that vitamin B was a single vitamin, but scientists now know that it is a complex of several vitamins. These vitamins co-exist in many foods and work in conjunction with each other to bolster your health.
Together, this vitamin complex, helps to maintain healthy skin and muscle tone as well as bolster the immune system and aid in cell growth, especially with the red blood cells. They can also help reduce stress and depression and help fight cardio vascular disease.
All the vitamins in the B complex are water soluble and which means that they are not stored in the body and must be taken daily. Common sources of vitamin B are brewers yeast, eggs, seafood, whole grains and nuts.
The B Complex Vitamins Are:
Vitamin B1 - Thiamine - Good for metabolism and the nervous system.
Vitamin B2 - Also called Vitamin G, Riboflavin - Good for skin , hair and nails.
Vitamin B3 - Also called Vitamin P, Niacin - Healthy skin, circulation and nerves.
Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid - Helps fight allergies and reduce wrinkles.
Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine and Pyridoxamine - Helps balance hormonal changes.
Vitamin B9 - Also called Vitamin M, Folic Acid - Crucial for cell production and a developing fetus.
Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin - stimulates appetite and helps release energy.
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