The B Vitamins

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The B vitamins are:

• B1 (thiamine)
• B2 (riboflavin)
• B3 (niacin)
• B5 (pantothenic acid)
• B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine)
• B12 (cobalamin)
• Folic acid (or folate)
• Biotin

You need B vitamins because:

• They help break down food to give you energy.
• They are good for your nervous system.
• They help your body make red blood cells.
• Folic acid, or folate, prevents a type of birth defect called spina bifida.

You can find B vitamins in these foods:

• Whole grains, such as whole wheat and oats
• Fish and seafood
• Poultry and lean red meats
• Eggs
• Dairy products, like milk and yogurt
• Leafy green vegetables
• Beans and peas

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