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About

As we all know, vitamins are essential. Vitamin B is essential for the body’s growth and development; enhancement of immune and nervous system; maintaining healthy skin and muscle tone; mental and emotional well-being; and necessary bodily functions.

Vitamin B complex is made up of a group of water-soluble B vitamins.  They are:  thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2) , niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6),  biotin (B7), inositol (B8), folic acid (B9), and cyanocobalamin (B12).

Health Information

Each of the vitamin B components that make up vitamin B complex has is found to occur naturally in foods.  Each component of vitamin B complex has its own function within the body, its own effects from vitamin deficiency, and its own side effects.  They are as follows:

• Thiamine (B1) is found in brewer’s yeast, peas, beans, wheat germ, potatoes, pork, and seafood.  B1 deficiency can cause anxiety, fatigue, loss of memory, loss of appetite, and gastrointestinal disorders. Side effects associated with B1 include: insomnia, hypersensitivity of skin, agitation and irritation, high blood pressure, and heart palpitations.

• Riboflavin (B2) is found in green leafy vegetables, liver, dairy products, and yeast.  B2 deficiency may cause inflammation of the lips and tongue as well as mouth sores.  Side effects associated with B2 include: fatigue, low blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, and anemia.

• Niacin (B3) is found in liver, lean red meat, chicken, fish, nuts, whole grains and dried beans.  B3 is essential for normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. B3 deficiency can cause agitation, anxiety, and mental/physical slowness. Side effects associated with B3 include: headaches, itching or flushing of the skin, nausea, and vomiting.

• Pantothenic acid (B5) is found in yeast, liver, kidney, eggs, whole grains, and legumes. B5 is required for hormone formation.  B5 deficiency of this vitamin may contribute to depression and weakness. Side effects associated with B5 include: joint pain, depression, fatigue, edema, and dehydration.

• Pyridoxine (B6) found in fish, liver, pork, chicken, potatoes, wheat germ, dried beans, and bananas.  B6 deficiency is rare but when it occurs may cause mental confusion, impaired immunity, and skin lesions.  Side effects associated with B6 include: numbness of fingers, tingling of feet, loss of muscle coordination, mood swings, and depression.

• Biotin (B7) is found in liver, egg yolk, peanuts, bananas, mushrooms, watermelon, and grapefruit.  B7 deficiency can cause nausea, anemia, muscle pain, depression, and dermatitis. There are rare instances of side effects from B7.

• Inositol (B8) found in nuts, beans, wheat, cantaloupe, and oranges.  B8 deficiency can cause muscular weakness, skin diseases, confusion, depression, and drowsiness.  Side effects associated with B8 include: vomiting, skin rash, high blood pressure, liver and kidney disease, and cardiovascular problems.

• Folic Acid (B9) is found in liver, dried beans, nuts, peas, mushroom, citrus fruits, and green leavy vegetables.  B9 deficiency in pregnant women can lead to birth defects.   Side effects associated with B9 include: loss of appetite, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and kidney failure.

• Cyanocobalamin (B12) is found in eggs, poultry, meat, shellfish, and milk products.   B12 deficiency can cause a health problem known as pernicious anemia (an oxygen-transport problem) which causes mood swings, dementia, mania, hallucinations, weakness, shortage of breath, and heart palpitations. Side effects associated with B12 include: anxiety and numbness and tingling in face and fingers.

It is not recommended you take a vitamin B complex if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; have a history of stomach ulcers, liver problems, gout, or diabetes.

Suggested Dose

Vitamin B complex supplements are available in capsule form, tablet form, and liquid form.

The recommended dosage of vitamin B complex is 2.4 micrograms for male 14 years of age and up.  The recommended dosage of vitamin B complex is 2.8 micrograms for females from 14 years of age and up.

You can buy vitamin B complex online, at your local health food store, or at your local pharmacy. However, many online stores can offer lower prices because they have a lower overhead than a physical store and can pass that saving onto their customers.

Safety Information

As when taking any medication or supplement, always read the label and take only as directed. Talk with your medical professional before taking a vitamin B complex if you are taking prescription medication in order to reduce the risk of drug interaction. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any unusual side effects.