Benefits of B Vitamins....

B vitamins, especially pyridoxine (B-6), cobolamin (B-12) and thiamin (B1), are believed to play a key role in brain function. People, especially the elderly, who lack significant amounts of B-12, for example, may pay dearly with impaired brain function.

Studies have shown that B Vitamins work with enzymes that control the neurochemicals that move between the nerves within
the brain..without the proper amount B vitamins our nervous system cannot fuction to it fullest capacity. If you’re deficient in B-12, the sheath may become undone so that the nerve can’t send impulses in a normal way.


1. Energy Production
Vitamin B1 is needed to help convert the carbohydrates we eat into glucose. The following B Vitamins are needed at a cellular level to convert glucose into energy - Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and Biotin. A Vitamin B deficiency in any of these vitamins can lead to decreased energy production, .

2. Healthy Nervous system
The Vitamin B Complex is essential for the healthy functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin B5 is needed for the correct functioning of the adrenal glands and the production of some hormones and nerve regulating substances. Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 are essential for the regulation and correct functioning of the entire nervous system including brain function.


3. Good Digestion

The Vitamin B Complex is essential for correct digestion, production of HCl (Hydrochloric acid) and to assist in the breakdown of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Especially vital for good digestion are Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6. A deficiency in any of these B Vitamins can lead to impaired digestion and deficiency of essential nutrients.

4.Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails
The vitamin B complex is essential for correct RNA and DNA synthesis and cell reproduction. As our Skin, Hair and Nails are constantly growing and renewing themselves we need the following B vitamins to ensure the good health of these structures - Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12 Biotin and Choline. Deficiencies of any of these B Vitamins can lead to dry, grey skin, wrinkles, rashes, falling hair and weak, splitting nails.

5. Synergy
The B Vitamins work so closely with one other that a deficiency in any one B Vitamin can lead to poor functioning of any or all of the others even if they are in good supply. Always take the all of them together for maximum benefits,and then top up with any individual Vitamin B, if needed.