From Ravaged to Ravishing: Discover the Miracle of B Vitamins
You hear a lot about B vitamins and how they are good for you, but you may not know much about them other than that. The “B vitamins” refer to eight vitamins that play an important role in cell metabolism. Previously the B vitamins were thought to be one vitamin. Research, however, has shown that there are eight chemically distinct vitamins that coexist in the same food items. The supplements that comprise all the eight vitamins are known as Vitamin B complex. Keep reading to learn more about the miracle of B vitamins. . .
The B Vitamins include: - Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (niacin)
- Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal, pyridoxine, and pyridoxamine)
- Vitamin B7 (biotin)
- Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
- Vitamin B12 (various cobalamins)
These vitamins are together known as the energy vitamins as these work in collaboration to improve metabolism, enhance cell growth as well as cell division, improve the nervous system, and enhance the immune system and to keep your body fit and healthy. You can get B vitamins from a host of natural sources including bananas, nutritional yeast, potatoes, lentils, tempeh, chili peppers, liver oil, turkey, liver, tuna, and molasses. Vegemite and Marmite are regarded as the richest source of vitamin B. Another way of increasing your intake of vitamin B is through the use of dietary supplements. You can purchase these at any health store.
B vitamins are extremely important to equip you with the energy that you need to...
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