Ever wonder why doctors always tell you to take your vitamins? Vitamins help maintain optimal health and wellness. Unfortunately, some cannot be found in your everyday diet and we often do not eat enough to experience the maximum benefits. Therefore, it is critical to consider proper supplementation of your diet with basic vitamins.
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The ABCs of Vitamins
Monday, June 29th, 2009What about all of those B vitamins?
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009The B vitamins are eight water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. The safety record of the B-complex vitamins is extraordinarily good.
The list of B vitamins are:
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Vitamin B3 (niacin, includes nicotinic acid and nicotinamide)
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine)
Vitamin B7 (biotin), also known as vitamin H
Vitamin B9 (folic acid), also, vitamin M
Vitamin B12 (various cobalamins; commonly cyanocobalamin in vitamin supplements)
The B vitamins often work together to deliver a number of health benefits to the body. These vitamins are essential for:
-The breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose (this provides energy for the body)
-The breakdown of fats and proteins (which aids the normal functioning of the nervous system)
-Muscle tone in the stomach and intestinal tract
-Skin
-Hair
-Eyes
-Mouth
-Liver
Some doctors and nutritionists suggest taking the B-complex vitamins as a group for overall good health. However, most agree that the best way to get our B vitamins is naturally — through the foods we eat!
