The B Vitamins
Posted in Vitamins - Supplements on December 3rd, 2009 by marie – Be the first to comment
The B vitamins are:
B1 – thiamine
B2 – riboflavin
B3 – niacin
B5 – pantothenic acid, dexpanthenol
B6 – pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine
B12 – cobalamin
Folic acid – or folate
Biotin
- The B vitamins help break down food to give you energy.
- The B vitamins are good for your nervous system.
- The B vitamins help your body make red blood cells.
- Folic acid, or folate, prevents a type of birth defect called spina bifida.
- The B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate play a key role in metabolism, they help your body release energy from protein, carbohydrates, and fat.
You can find B vitamins in these foods:
- Whole grains, such as whole wheat and oats.
- Many refined grains are enriched with these B vitamins.
- Fish and seafood.
- Poultry and lean red meats.
- Eggs.
- Dairy products, like milk and yogurt.
- Leafy green vegetables.
- Beans and peas.
You can usually get your vitamins from the foods you eat. In some cases, you may need to take a daily multivitamin. Remember that taking high doses of some vitamins can make you sick.