What is vitamin b?

B vitamins are a class of water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism and synthesis of red blood cells Though these vitamins share similar names (B₁, B₂, B₃, etc.), they are chemical distinct compounds that often coexist in the same foods. In general, dietary supplements, containing all eight are referred to as a vitamin B complex. Individual B vitamin supplements are referred to by the specific number or name of each vitamin, such as B₁ for thiamine, B₂ for riboflavin, and B₃ for niacin. Some are more commonly recognized by name than by number, for example, pantothenic acid, biotin, and folate.

You May Be Lacking B Vitamins If:

Your Diet Is Full of Refined Carbs & Sugar

A high-carb & sugar diet increases the need for B vitamins to help metabolize the carbs, yet refined carbs are often low in B vitamins

You’re Under Stress

Prolonged stress can deplete your body’s stores of B vitamins, which are used to support your body’s stress response

You Have the MTHFR Gene Variant

This common genetic variation makes it harder for your body to process and use certain B vitamins, life folate and B12.

you Drink Regularly

Frequent alcohol consumption can deplete B vitamins, as they are used to help metabolize the alcohol.

Benefits of taking Vitamin B

Mental & Physical Energy

B Vitamins help convert food into energy and produce red blood cells that deliver oxygen to help fuel the body and brain.

Brain & Mood Support

B Vitamins support heathy brain and nervous system function for a balanced mood and a healthy stress response.

Heart Health

B Vitamins help regulate blood levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked with increased heart health risks.