- 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.
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.