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The B Complex Vitamins are water-Soluable Vitamins
All the Bs coexist in the same foods. They have similar coenzyme functions and worked together to benefit the body. B vitamins support the nervous system, bring relaxation and energy, maintain skin and muscle tone, and help prevent anemia.
Good source in Brewer’s yeast, blackstrap molasses, the germ and bran of grains, vegetables ( spinach and cauliflower), nuts, sunflower seeks, legumes, avocados, and meat.

B1 – (Thiamin)

• Odor and flavor similar to yeast.
• TPP – thiamin pyrophosphate is a coenzme of Thiamin which helps in the cellular production of energy. Thiamin helps convert carbohydrates to fat so the body can store it as energy.
• Deficiency = beriberi, a nervous system aliment – mostly found in rice eating cultures

B2 – (Riboflavin)

• Orange-yellow crystal. Needed for cellular processes and energy and fat metabolism.
• Used to treat vision problems, like fatigue and cataracts.  Also stress, fatigue and allergies.
• People on estrogen or birth control, anitbiotics, nder stress need extra B2.

B3 – (Niacin)

• One of the most stable B vitamins.
• Made up of two coenzymes, NAD and NADP which help break down and utilize proteins, fats and carbs.
• Is resistant to heat, light, air, acid, and alkali.
• Readily absorbed in the small intestine, the white crystalline substance is soluble in water and alcohol.
• Niacin is manufactured from the amino acid tryptophan.
• Stimulates circulation
• Niacin Flush – when taken orally
• DNA needs Niacin for production
• Stabilizes blood sugar
• High doses of Niacin can increase homocysteine levels, not wanted if at risk for cardiovascular disease
• Prevents Pellagra - diarrhea, dermatitis and dementia. Mostly found in corn eating cultures.
• Signs of deficiency – skin sensitivity to light, and redness of those areas. Decreased energy production.

B5 – (Pantothenic Acid)

• is important to metabolism
• is needed to form coenzyme-A (CoA), which is vital in the synthesis of fatty acids, cholesterol, steroids, sphingosines, and phospholipids
• known as the “anitstress” vitamin, relieves fatigue and stress through its support of the adrenal glands
• effective for allergies, headaches, arthritis, psoriasis, insomnia, asthma, infections, stimulate GI peristalsis, bruxism (teeth grinding), neuritis, epilepsy, MS and alcoholism.
• Deficiency: fatigue earliest and most common symptom

B6 – (Pyridoxine)

• Important B vitamin for women, for hormone balance and water shifts
• B6 is three related compounds-all found in foods: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine
• Pyridoxine assists in the balancing of sodium and potassium and promoting red blood cell production
• amino acid metabolism
• supports production of gamma-amniobutyric acid (GABA)
• conversion to tryptophan to niacin requires B6
• as well as arachidonic acid  to prostaglandin E2
• and to convert tryptophan to serotonin (antidepressant neurotransmitter)
• in the synthesis of DNA and RNA
• helps in antibody and red blood cell production
• aids fluid balance regulation
• aids electrical functioning of nerves, heart, musculokeletal system
• protein metabolism

B7 – (Biotin)

• a protein and carb from the white of a raw egg binds with Biotin and decreases its absorption. So a large intake of raw eggs will produce a Biotin deficiency
• lactobacillus, friendly intestinal bacteria, produces Biotin
• prevent or slow graying or loss of hair (baldness)

Choline

• “memory” vitamin
• many connections to fat
• crosses blood-brain barrier
• helps many liver and kidney problems

B9 – (Folic Acid)

• found in green leafy vegetables, like spinach…
• helps restless leg syndrome
• BCP, birth control pills, may reduce this vitamin the body by 50%
• production and maintenance of new cells

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)

• made by intestinal bacteria
• supportive of blood cells, especially red blood cells
• supports folic acid production
• reduce aging of skin and lessen wrinkles
• of course, prevent sunburns

B12 – (Cobalamin)

see post below this one.

resources:

Haas, E, 2006. “Staying Health with Nutrition”: 109-138.
Wikipedia.

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