Sunday, November 22, 2009

What are the eight vitamins that make up vitamin B

Vitamin b is made up of 8 water soluble vitamins that are vital to many important functions of the body.
  • Vitamin b1 (thiamine) converts blood sugar into energy.  
  • Vitamin b2 (riboflavin) helps with the body’s metabolism. 
  • Vitamin b3 (niacin) lowers cholesterol and improves blood circulation 
  • Vitamin b5 (Pantothenic acid) plays an important role in the metabolism of fat and carbohydrates. 
  • Vitamin b6 (Pyridoxine, Pyridoxal, Pyridoxamine) helps balance the body’s sodium and potassium. 
  • Vitamin b7 (biotin) promotes cell growth and the production of fatty acids. 
  • Vitamin b9 (folic acid) produces red blood cells and helps combat anemia. 
  • Vitamin b12 (Cobalamin) helps with the functioning of the brain and nervous system.