VITAMIN B
All vitamin B-Complex group are water soluble, and are linked together in several chemical ways. They are formed from either bacteria, yeast's, fungi, or moulds.
They are responsible
for providing energy to the body during the conversion of glucose, from
carbohydrates. They are also critically required for the metabolism of
both fats and proteins, as well as the health and maintenance of the body's
nervous system.
Vitamin B-1 Thiamine
Found in Brewer's
yeast, wheat germ, oatmeal, whole wheat, bran, whole brown rice, black
strap molasses, soybeans, and meats.
Effective with B-Complex,
B-2, Folic Acid, Niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Manganese.
Alcohol interferes
with the absorption of this water based vitamin.
Vitamin B-2 Riboflavin
If you are looking
to produce a higher level of energy in the body, Vitamin B2 is the one
of the more important nutrients. If you exercise every day, you are using
up your vitamin B2 supply.
Cheese and milk are
the best dietary sources of this vitamin, also green vegetables and whole
grains.
Vitamin B-3 Niacin
Because niacin dilates
the blood vessels, many people taking this supplement regularly report
the heat sensation and redness, commonly occurring in the area of the face.
The average daily
dosage for adults is approximately 15 mg. Fish and chicken are good natural
sources.
Vitamin B-6 Pyridoxine
This vitamin must
be present for the production of both red blood cells, and also antibodies.
It plays an important role in the body's immune system
B6 relieves a wide
variety of PMS symptoms, such as breast tenderness, weight gain (water
retention) and irritability. This very important vitamin has also been
shown to be helpful in reducing or eliminating symptoms of nervous tremors
and epileptic seizures.
Whole grains are
a good source of this vitamin.
Vitamin B-12
Necessary for normal
digestion, absorption of foods, proteins synthesis and carbohydrate and
fat metabolism.
Found in liver, kidney,
meats, fish, dairy products and eggs.
Biotin
Choline
Found in egg yolk,
milk, meat, legumes and whole grains.
Pantothenic Acid
Needed for maintenance
of healthy digestive tract, skin, nerves and glands. Found in organ meats,
brewer's yeast, egg yolk, whole grain cereal, chicken, bran, and nuts.
Folic acid
Pregnant women are
wise to ensure that intake of folic acid is adequately maintained, as it
has been clinically proven to reduce birth defects, including Down's Syndrome.
People of all ages,
from pregnant women to elderly men, are apparently deficient in the essential
substance. Good sources to obtain the needed 400 to 600 mg. daily are broccoli
and spinach.
Because the
B complex group of vitamins work with each other, it is worth making sure
that they are taken at the same time.
Necessary for proper
metabolism of sugar and starch to provide energy. Maintains a healthy nervous
system as well as aiding proper function of the heart and other muscles.
Stress increases the need for B-1 and all B
vitamins.
Critical in the
metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Needed in the repair of
the nails, skin and hair.
Required for the
synthesis of sex hormones, as well as being vital to the nervous system.
It also aids circulation, and reduces serum cholesterol.
Involved in the
metabolism of fats, especially the unsaturated fatty acids.
Required by many
amino acids for their metabolism, and also aids in the production of hydrochloric
acid.
Essential for the
correct functioning of all cells, especially bone marrow and nervous tissue,
it is also required for red blood cell formation.
Required in the
formation of glycogen, and is also essential in the making of fatty acids.
Biotin, found as an ingredient in many of today's shampoos and hair conditioners,
is said to repair damaged hair and keep hair healthy. Can be found in Brewer's
yeast and nuts.
Choline is an active
factor in lecithin, and aids in the metabolism of fats.
Helps lower cholesterol,
transferring nerve impulse to the brain, helps against memory loss and
senile dementia, aids the liver in removing poisons and drugs from the
bloodstream.
Has an enhancing
effect upon the adrenal glands, and is often taken during stressful conditions.
It is also necessary during metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.
Helps form certain hormones and antibodies.
Is active in the
most basic life process that we know, the synthesis of the building blocks
of life, DNA. People found to have various types of pre cancerous cells
have also been found folic acid deficient. Other symptoms of too little
folic acid are slowed metabolism, constipation, and tiredness at inappropriate
times of the day.
