Vitamin B
By Branden Franklin
What Vitamin B does and how it functions in the body
Vitamin B is a water soluble vitamin that is important to the body in terms of cells metabolism. Their are multiple subgroups for vitamin B including vitamins B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B7,B9,and B12. Vitamin B aids in the production of red blood cells and cannot be stored in the body so it has to be consumed on a regular basis. It naturally occurs in the food we eat.
Sources of Vitamin B
Vitamin B is found naturally in fish,poultry,meat,eggs and dairy. It is also prevalent in various fruits and vegetables. Majority of people typically take in enough vitamin b to sustain a healthy diet.
The effects of too much vitamin B or too little Vitamin B
Taking too much Vitamin B can cause severe acne and rosacea while too little Vitamin B can cause depression, decreased cognitive function, numbness, tingling and unexplained nerve pain.
Interesting Facts
- Different B vitamins come from different foods
- Vitamin B aids the production of serotonin,dopamin and epinephrine
- Protects the body from cardiovascular disease
- Strengthens the immune system
- Improves memory
V itamin B is essential in order to live a healthy
I t is needed for converting carbohydrates into energy
T hiamine is another name for Vitamin B1
A sparagus is high in vitamin B
M eats are a significant source of vitamin B
I t helps to improve joint pain
N icotinic Acid is also known as Vitamin B3
B lood cell formation and growth are fueled from Vitamin B
Sources
Consumerlab.com
Healthyeating.sfgate.com
Vitamins.lovetoknow,com
Wikipedia.com