Vitamin B Complex and Its Benefits

There are a lot of discussions about the B Complex Vitamin and how it is essential for our body for every day life, not just for weight loss. However, the B complex vitamin is not just ONE vitamin, as the name suggests. There are actually 8 (eight) different vitamins that are in the B complex. The eight vitamins that make up the B complex vitamin are: Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Cobalamine (Vitamin B12), Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid and Biotin.  The other related substances that are also in the B complex vitamin include choline, inositol and para-aminobenzoic acid. B complex also makes up one of the components in a multi vitamin supplement, you may learn more about Multi Vitamin Supplements and Its Benefits.

Properties of B Complex Vitamins

Every portion of the B complex vitamin has its own unique properties that helps the body but it is when they are consumed together as the B complex that they provide the important and essential maintenance for the body to remain healthy and strong. The B vitamin complex comprises B vitamins which are water soluble and it is important that enough of these vitamins are consumed. The body cannot store water soluble vitamins such as the B complex vitamin and this leads to a regular intake being required. 

Benefits to B Complex Vitamins

The B complex vitamins are extremely beneficial for a number of conditions and may be needed in additional quantities at certain times in a person’s life. Of course, there is a recommended daily allowance for the B complex vitamins, however that varies according to the sex and age of a person. However, doctors and other healthcare professionals have discovered the benefits of increasing the intake of the B complex vitamins helps overcome certain illnesses.

Many people suffer from anxiety and stress at one time of their lives and research has shown that the B complex vitamin can be very helpful in assisting to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and stress. If a person has not been feeling well, the B complex vitamin can be extremely valuable in aiding the process of recovery. Fatigue can be a symptom of a number of different illnesses as well as simply overworking,  but the B complex vitamin can help relieve general stress and tiredness.

Interestingly, some skin conditions, such as dermatitis, can also benefit from addition B complex vitamin intake. In fact, a number of creams and other skin preparations contain added vitamin B complex that can be absorbed by the skin to alleviate the condition. An interesting fact is that the condition of a person’s hair can also be enhanced with sufficient B complex vitamin intake!

There are also many discussions out there which argues whether the Vitamin B Complex will accelerate weight loss. This is wrong! Check out the article my fast way to lose weight to learn more!

Common Foods Rich in Vitamin Bs:

1. Beef
2. Milk
3. Cheese
4. Salmon
5. Turkey
6. Spinach
7. Onion
8. Radish
9. Cabbages
10. Tomatoes

How Much To Take?

These are the rough guidelines produced by FDA on the approximate intake of B Complex Vitamins daily.

1000µg : 1mg

Biotin : 30 µg
Folate (Folic Acid) : 400 µg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) : 1.4 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) : 1.6mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) : 18mg
Vitamin B5 (Patothenic Acid) : 6mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) : 2mg
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine) : 6µg

There is a certain Vitamin B component which you should particularly take note of and the recommended daily intake values are totally WRONG! Learn about it in my Report Here.