THE UNBEATABLE B's

Few of us would not benefit from the addition of the unbeatable B's in our daily supplement program. Without the Vitamin B family, our bodies can't maintain healthy nerves, skin, hair, eyes, liver, or muscle tone. Nor can they utilize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins adequately. The Vitamin B family is an important group of nutrients, each with its own biological role to play. As a group, the B's work together in the body and can be found in the same foods. Because of this "togetherness" they are called the B complex vitamins. Since B vitamins are water-soluble and cannot be stored in the body for long periods of time, they must be replaced daily. Here's an overview of the Vitamin B family.

Vitamin B-1 (thiamin)

Functions as an enzyme compound.
Essential for energy production, carbohydrate use, and nerve cell function.
Promotes strong mental health.

Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin)

Plays a crucial role in energy production.
Maintains healthy eyes, skin, and mouth tissues.

Vitamin B-3 (niacin)

Promotes healthy cholesterol levels.
Supports energy production.

Vitamin B-5 (pantothenic acid)

Plays a key role in adrenal functions and in producing red blood cells.
Helps maintain ideal cholesterol levels and helps utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy production.

Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine)

Plays a crucial role in the proper functioning of over 60 different enzymes that help repair and replace cells.
Supports immune system, as well as keeps mucous membranes and skin healthy.
Provides vital support for healthy pregnancies.
Can be linked to proper formation of red blood cells.
May decrease rick of atherosclerosis by blocking the actin of homocysteine, an undersirable form of the amino acid cysteine.
 

Vitamin B-12 (cobalamin)

May decrease risk of atherosclerosis by blocking the action of homocysteine, an undersirable form of the amino acid cysteine.
Supports energy metabolism, as well as immune and nerve functions.
Biotin

Promotes strong healthy nail and hair formation.
Maintains production of sclap oils, promoting a healthy scalp.
Helps the body convert simple sugars to glucose, for energy reserves.
Helps produce fatty acids, essential energy nutrients.
Folic Acid

Required in protein symthesis and red blood cell formation.
Believe to reduce the risks of some birth defects whe taken prior to and during pregnancy.
Promotes a healthy heart by maintaining a healthy homocysteine levels.
May decrease risk of atherosclerosis by blocking the action of homocysteine, an undesirable form of the amino acid cysteine.
Choline and Inositol

Involved in the body's use of fats and cholesterol, choline in the use and storage of fat, inositol in making large key molecules.
Called phospholipids, these large molecules, aid in digesting and using fats.
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)

Works concurrently with other nutrients in the body to perform a variety of different tasks.
Helps in formation of folic and use of protein to repair and regenerate the body.
Supports healthy intestinal flora.
 

Remember, B Vitamins are best taken with food to both increase absorption and to eliminate the possibility of causing upset stomach.