Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)- Thiamin is also known as vitamin B1 and helps to convert glucose into energy and has a role in nerve function.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)- Riboflavin is primarily involved in energy production and helps vision and skin health.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)- Niacin is essential for the body to convert carbohydrates, fat and alcohol into energy. It helps maintain skin health and supports the nervous and digestive systems.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)- Pantothenic acid is needed to metabolise carbohydrates, proteins, fats and alcohol as well as produce red blood cells and steroid hormones.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)- Pyridoxine is needed for protein and carbohydrate metabolism, the formation of red blood cells and certain brain chemicals.
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)- Biotin (B7) is needed for energy metabolism, fat synthesis, amino acid metabolism and glycogen synthesis. High biotin intake can contribute to raised blood cholesterol levels.
Vitamin B9 (Folate)- Folate is needed to form red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body. It helps the development of the foetal nervous system, as well as DNA synthesis and cell growth. Women of child-bearing age need a diet rich in folate.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) - Vitamin B12 helps to produce and maintain the myelin surrounding nerve cells, mental ability, red blood cell formation and the breaking down of some fatty acids and amino acids to produce energy.
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