The Necessity Of B Vitamins
Our bodies have a major necessity for B vitamins and since nearly every biochemical process in your body is in some way dependent upon B vitamins, specifically, the nervous system and since B vitamins are water-soluble, which means your body does not store them, your diet must supply them each and every day.
The eight B vitamins are considered essential because our bodies cannot make them, although our gut bacteria will (another good reason to keep them happy). Vegan and vegetarian diets tend to be lower in some of these essential nutrients, since diet sources for B12 come from poultry, sea food, dairy, sea vegetables and brewer's yeast. Adequate intake of B vitamins are very important for the elderly because they are not as well absorbed, as we age. Those with certain genetic mutations, such as MTHFR or MTRR variations, may have difficulty obtaining them from food alone. And, anyone taking pharmaceutical medications may have a deficiency. Without adequate B vitamins, you might be struggling with low energy levels, inadequate methylation, and elevated homocysteine levels (implicated in heart disease and Alzheimer's).
B- complex vitamins act as coenzymes, helping enzymes to act chemically with other substances in our bodies. B vitamins can protect you from depression, anxiety, stress, confusion, fatigue, mental dullness and emotional fragility. They help maintain the health of the nerves, eyes, skin, liver, mouth, hair, muscle tone in the G.I. tract and brain health. Did you know B vitamins can boost your IQ?
The 8 B Vitamins = B Complex
There is a team or "family" of 8 B vitamins, each and all, with their own importance and place.
B1(Thiamine) Brain Function, Nerve Function, Regenerate Cells, Energy Production, Detoxification
B2 (Riboflavin) Brain Function, Energy Production,
B3 (Niacin) Brain Function, Energy Production, Circulation
B5 (Pathothenic Acid) Brain Function, Digestion (fats & carbs.), Health, Liver Health, Adrenal Health
B7 (Biotin) Brain Function, Energy Production, Hair & Skin Health
B9 (Folic Acid) Brain Health, Energy Production, Cell Health, Slows Aging, hormones
B12 (Cabalamin) Brain Health, Cell Health, DNA Stability, Reduce Fatigue, Hormone Health, Nerve Health, Glutathione Formation.
The Importance Of Methylated B Vitamins
You need to know, not all B Complex vitamins sold at your local drug or grocery store are high quality. Many are not methylated and most contain poorly absorbed inactive nutrients, however, the methylated B Complex vitamins are more effective because they are more bioavailable (easily absorbed and will work immediately).
Methylated B vitamins are particularly important for people with genetic mutations, such as MTHFR gene mutations, which can impair the body’s ability to effectively utilize regular B vitamins. Methylated B vitamins may also be beneficial for people with a high demand for B vitamins, such as individuals with a poor diet, high stress, pregnant women, athletes, and people with certain health conditions like high homocysteine and fatigue. Also, for some of you, be aware that ethanol – found in alcoholic drinks – inhibits the absorption of vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B7 and folic acid with alcoholics deficient in all of these.
Frequent alcohol consumption can lead to a deficiency in B12 and impact your Vitamin B12 levels by impairing your absorption of Vitamin B12, depleting your Vitamin B12 storage and promoting inadequate nutrition. Therefore, limiting your intake is best recommended.
One particular B Complex supplement that I would recommend is Seeking Health's
Seeking Health is committed to providing you the best in bio-available supplements and more. I trust this source and have been using their supplements for several years!
Some people are unable to absorb B12 in their digestive tract, such as those who lack intrinsic factor, a protein that is needed for the absorption of B12. In this case a sublingual form is necessary. I would suggest Purality Health's Micelle Liposomal B12 has been created for maximized bioavailability.
I hope this helps
Here's to our health!
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