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What are the B vitamins?

What are the B vitamins?

The B vitamins are. B1 (thiamine) B2 (riboflavin) B3 (niacin) B5 (pantothenic acid) B6; B7 (biotin) B12; Folic acid; These vitamins help the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. They also help form red blood cells. You can get B vitamins from proteins such as fish, poultry, meat, eggs, and dairy products.

How can I get enough vitamin B complex?

Many people think they need to go out and find a B complex vitamin, but you can get your daily dose of these important B vitamins simply with one powerful daily multivitamin.

What foods contain vitamin B2?

Can be found in: whole grains, beans, spinach, kale, yeast, nuts, sunflower seeds, pork, and red meat. Also known as riboflavin, vitamin B2 helps your body break down and use the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in your diet.

What should I do if I overdose on vitamin B complex?

Seek immediate medical attention if you think you’re experiencing symptoms of a vitamin B complex overdose. You should also check in with your doctor if you’ve been taking supplements without having a diagnosed deficiency. Taking too much vitamin B complex long-term can lead to nerve damage.

What is B3 B5 B6 B7 B12 B12?

B3 (niacin) B5 (pantothenic acid) B6 (pyridoxine) B7 (biotin) B9 (folate [folic acid]) B12 (cobalamin) These vitamins help a variety of enzymes do their jobs, ranging from releasing energy from carbohydrates and fat to breaking down amino acids and transporting oxygen and energy-containing nutrients around the body.

What is the natural form of vitamin B9?

Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9, water-soluble and naturally found in many foods. It is also added to foods and sold as a supplement in the form of folic acid; this form is actually better absorbed than that from food sources—85% vs. 50%, respectively. Learn more about folate and health

Is chicken high in vitamin B3 and B6?

Summary Chicken and turkey, especially the white meat portions, are high in B3 and B6. Poultry also supplies smaller amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and cobalamin. Most of the nutrients are in the meat, not the skin.