Vitamin B Complex

Vitamin B-complex includes all known imperative water-soluble vitamins excluding vitamin C. These vitamins include vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin or nicotinomide), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B12 (the cobalamins), biotin, and folic acid.

All B-complex vitamins perform specific body functions and have unique structures. Biotin and vitamins B1, B2, and B3 all have roles in energy production. Vitamin B6 assists with amino acid metabolism, and folic acid and vitamin B12 make cell division possible. These vitamins also each perform numerous other jobs. These vitamins aid in fighting stress and boosting energy levels, however mega doses of this vitamin group have not proven by research, to control food cravings, for instance, unless a person suffers with a pre-existing deficiency.

Multivitamins usually include B-complex vitamins. These supplements are recommended because they not only provide B-complex vitamins for energy, but only essential vitamins and minerals that help prevent deficiencies and improve your nutritional intake.