Vitamin B Complex – Why your body needs it?

What is Vitamin B Complex?

Vitamin B Complex is a group of separate water-soluble vitamins vital to the proper functioning of cell metabolism.

Why is Vitamin B Complex required?

Helps prevent infections and supports or promotes:

• Cardiovascular health
• Cell health
• Energy levels
• Good digestion
• Good eyesight
• Growth of red blood cells
• Healthy appetite
• Healthy brain function
• Hormones and cholesterol production
• Muscle tone
• Proper nerve function

What symptoms are associated with Vitamin B Complex deficiency?

• Blood disorders
• Central nervous system disorders
• Dementia
• Psychiatric symptoms
• Respiratory conditions

What are the food sources?

See individual B Vitamins, but bear in mind a wide variety of diet is important to ensure a broad spectrum intake of the full complex:

• Beans – kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas
• Blackstrap molasses
• Cheese
• Dark green vegetables, such as spinach and kale
• Eggs
• Fish, such as tuna, mackerel, and salmon
• Fruits – citrus, banana, and watermelon
• Liver and kidney
• Nuts and seeds
• Meat, such as chicken and red meat
• Milk
• Shellfish, such as oysters and clams
• Soy products – soy milk and tempeh
• Vegetables, such as beets, avocados, and potatoes
• Wheat germ
• Whole grains and cereals
• Yeast and nutritional yeast

Sources

• Dr Mercola – What Are the Signs of Vitamin B Complex Deficiency?
• Healthline – Why Is Vitamin B Complex Important, and Where Do I Get It?
• Wikipedia – B Vitamins