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Know All About Vitamin B Complex with Their Several Benefits

Author: Shawn Mertin
by Shawn Mertin
Posted: Nov 16, 2013

Vitamin B Complex is extremely imperative for the healthy functioning of the human nervous system, and is made by eight water-soluble B vitamins. The names of the eight B vitamins are thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), panthothenic acid (B5), biotin (B7), folic acid or flats (B9), and the cobalamins (B12), Each one plays a significant role in the healthy functioning of the human body as well as all has its own structure. However, the need of these B vitamins depends on a number of factors as well as people require these eight unlike B vitamins in different-different amounts dosage, which is given below:

  1. Thiamin (B1) – 1.5 mg
  2. Riboflavin (B2) – 1.7 mg
  3. Niacin (B3) – 20 mg
  4. Panthothenic acid (B5) – 10 mg
  5. Pyridoxine (B6) – 2 mg
  6. Biotin (B7) – 300 mcg
  7. Folates (B9) – 400 mcg
  8. Cobalamins (B12) – 6 mcg
2. – 6 mcg

Remember, the excess amount of vitamin B complex is really unsafe for human body since it can cause several side effects such as vomiting, black stools, changes in urine color, nausea, etc. Therefore, before taking vitamin B Complex supplements, it is an excellent idea to consult with your doctor as he or she will tell you the appropriate amount of dosage that is good for you.

Symptoms of Vitamin B complex Deficiency

Lack Of Vitamin Causes or Lead to and Symptoms or Signs

B1 Causes- Beriberi,

Symptoms: weight loss, pain, irregular heartbeats and weakness in the limbs and edema

B2 Causes: Ariboflavinosis

Symptoms: Sensitivity to sunlight, Swollen Tongue and Cracks in the mouth, particularly in corners

B3 Causes: pellagra

Symptoms: Diarrhea, Dermatitis, Dementia, Mental Confusion, Skin Lesions, Weakness and Loss of Appetite

B5 Causes: Paresthesia

Symptoms: Pricking, Burning, Itching of the Skin

B6 Leads to: Various Health Conditions,

Signs: Hypertension, Anemia, Depression and Dermatitis

B7 Causes: Weak or Dry Hair

Symptoms: Scaly Skin Patches, Dry Skin and Dandruff

B9 leads to: Loss of Appetite

Signs: Weight Loss, Palpitations, Weakness, Irritability, Anemia and others

Major Benefits of Vitamin B Complex: There are uncounted benefits B vitamin and some of the major b

  1. This vitamin helps outs in boosting mood as well as calm anxiety or stress. It increases metabolism that can help people in weight loss and lessen pain in stiff or painful joints.
  2. Its also essential for the proper digestion, the go down of carbohydrates, fats or other proteins and the production of hydrochloric acid (HCL). Particularly, Vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B6 are very important for correct digestion.
  3. Vitamin B9 is extremely important for women, especially for pregnant ones because this helps in the development of a healthy baby as well as protects pregnant women from stress, depression and other tension during pregnancy.
  4. However, B3 facilitates lower levels of bad cholesterol as well as increases the level of it. It also helps in a healthy digestive system and energy production.
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Stress B complex capsules, which contain B-complex vitamins, are easily available in the market, and they are more effective than supplements because vitamin's B are absorbed into the body quickly in compare to supplements. These capsules are highly taken by those people who need higher levels of energy immediately to perform several activities or works. Remember, the cost of complex capsules can be little higher than supplements.

About the Author

Shawn Mertin is associated with Swanson-Vitamins, and writes for various kinds of vitamins and minerals, beauty products. In this article he explained the importance of vitamins & minerals. For more info please visit: www.swanson-vitamins.co.nz

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