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Vitamin B Supplements
The B vitamins consist of a group of eight essential vitamins plus a group of non-essential compounds known as vitamin B complex members or factors. B complex factors are not considered as essential vitamins as the human body can synthesise them. The B vitamins include thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7 or vitamin H), folic acid (B9) and cyanocobalamin (B12). The designated names originated during early nutritional research, when growth factors for organisms were specified with the letter B plus a letter or numerical factor. As they were isolated and characterised chemically, each vitamin was found to serve as a parent of a specific “helper” enzyme, known as a co-enzyme. Natural rich sources of B vitamins include green leafy vegetables, brewer’s yeast, dairy products, legumes, nuts, wheat germ, wholegrains, fish, poultry, egg yolks, meats and organ meats.
The B Vitamins are usually required in the body in very small amounts, they are not stored in the body for long periods and must be replenished daily either from the diet or by internal synthesis, the exception being vitamin B12, which can be stored in the body for any length of time. They are water-soluble and are dispersed throughout the body, and any excess is excreted in the urine. They are not chemically related but have inter-related functions and work synergistically within the body. A low intake of one or more of them may create imbalances in the levels of others and may affect their utilisation in the body. The B vitamins play an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins and are essential components of enzyme systems that drive the body to form energy from foods to generate new cells. Although the B vitamins are involved in converting food into energy, they supply no calories. They are also necessary for the proper function of the brain and nervous system, production of red blood cells and the healthy maintenance of skin, hair, eyes, mouth, mucous membranes, intestinal muscles, heart and the liver.
Low Intake of B vitamins may adversely affect tissues that grow or metabolise rapidly, such as the cells of the blood, digestive tract, nervous system and the skin. There are certain groups of people who may benefit by increasing their dietary intake of B vitamins, such as heavy drinkers, smokers, individuals with a poor appetite or diet, those on a high carbohydrate, fat or protein diet (e.g. body builders and athletes), adolescents, the elderly, those with a mentally or physically demanding lifestyle, vegetarians and vegans, and during pregnancy and menstruation.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 100mg
In its co-enzyme form, vitamin B1 is thought to play a role in normal appetite and growth, production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, energy release from foods, and to optimize cognitive activity, brain and nervous function. When excreted through the body sweat, it produces an odour that is thought to repel insects. Heavy drinkers, smokers, individuals with a poor appetite or diet, those on a high carbohydrate, fat or protein diet (e.g. body builders and athletes), adolescents and those wit...
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 40mg
In its co-enzyme forms, vitamin B2 is known to assist with energy release from foods and in the formation of liver enzymes. Liver enzymes are involved in the detoxification of harmful substances in the body. Heavy drinkers, smokers, individuals on a high carbohydrate, fat or protein diet (e.g. body builders and athletes), pregnant and lactating women, women on the contraceptive pill or HRT, and the elderly may have an increased dietary requirement for vitamin B2....
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 100mg No-Flush
As a collective term, niacin refers to both forms of vitamin B3, nicotinamide and nicotinic acid. This product contains nicotinamide (also called niacinamide) and does not cause skin flushing which is associated with nicotinic acid. Vitamin B3 is required for energy production within cells, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, proper circulation and nervous function, healthy skin and normal secretion of bile and stomach fluids. It is also necessary for the synthesis of red blood cells...
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 200mg
Vitamin B5 is required for the production of the adrenal gland hormones, which maintain normal growth and enable the body to cope during demanding and hectic times. It also plays a role in joint health, immune function and is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins and energy release from foods. Vitamin B5 has become increasingly popular as a food supplement, and may be preferred by those who wish to support their energy levels and athletic performance, and to maintain h...
Co-Enzyme B6 (P-5-P) 10mg
P-5-P is the active co-enzyme form of vitamin B6, and is a more absorbable form of the vitamin. The co-enzymes of vitamin B6 play an important role in the production of red blood cells, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, energy release from foods, and maintaining a healthy nervous system and brain function. Heavy drinkers, smokers, menstruating and pregnant women, women during the menopause, adolescents, the elderly, those with a mentally or physically demanding lifestyle, and those...
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine + P-5-P) 50mg
P-5-P is the active co-enzyme form of vitamin B6, and is a more absorbable form of the vitamin. The co-enzymes of vitamin B6 play an important role in the production of red blood cells, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, energy release from foods, and maintaining a healthy nervous system and brain function. Heavy drinkers, smokers, menstruating and pregnant women, women during the menopause, adolescents, the elderly, those with a mentally or physically demanding lifestyle, and those...
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine + P-5-P) 100mg
P-5-P is the active co-enzyme form of vitamin B6, and is a more absorbable form of the vitamin. The co-enzymes of vitamin B6 play an important role in the production of red blood cells, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, energy release from foods, and maintaining a healthy nervous system and brain function. Heavy drinkers, smokers, menstruating and pregnant women, women during the menopause, adolescents, the elderly, those with a mentally or physically demanding lifestyle, and those...
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 1000µg
Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the synthesis of DNA and is therefore necessary for the healthy growth of every cell in the body, particularly the bone marrow and red blood cells. It also plays an important role in fatty acid metabolism and in maintaining a healthy heart, immune and nervous system. Vegetarians and vegans may have an increased need for this vitamin, as it does not appear to be bio-available from vegetable sources and is primarily found in meat, eggs and dairy products. Hea...
Biotin (Vitamin H) 900µg
Biotin is stored in the liver and is readily produced by the intestinal bacteria of the large intestine. Biotin plays a role in the body in healthy blood sugar profile, sweat gland function, and is essential for the normal growth and development of the bone marrow, muscle, nerve, hair, skin and nail cells. It is also required for production of energy from foods and the manufacture of prostaglandins from essential fatty acids. Prostaglandins are hormone-like compounds which help to regulate many ...
Choline + Inositol 500-Complex
Choline and inositol are classed as vitamin B complex factors, they are not considered as essential vitamins because the human body can synthesize them. Both are integral structural components within cell walls and have a strong lip tropic action, particularly helping with fat metabolism in the liver. Choline is an integral component of acetylcholine, a brain neurotransmitter, which is essential for proper nerve impulse transmission and brain function. Both nutrients are essential for the health...
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) 400µg
Folic acid is required in the body for the formation of red blood cells and for proper brain and immune function. It aids in the production of DNA and RNA, the body’s genetic material. Folic acid is especially important when rapid synthesis of DNA is required during periods of high growth, such as infancy, adolescence and pregnancy or in tissues where cells are dividing rapidly, such as the bone marrow, digestive tract and skin tissues. The UK Department of Health advises that all women planning...
Para Amino Benzoic Acid (PABA) 300mg
Para amino benzoic acid (PABA) is a water-soluble, non-protein amino acid and is classed as vitamin B complex factor. It can be synthesized in the human body by intestinal bacteria and is therefore not considered as an essential nutrient. PABA helps to maintain the health of the intestinal bacteria, and is required for the production and utilization of folic acid and vitamin B5 by the intestinal bacteria. It also plays a role in the metabolism of proteins, formation of red blood cells, skin heal...
Vitamin B Complex Formula
Vega vitamin B complex has been formulated to include all eight water-soluble essential B vitamins and important vitamin B complex factors. A well balanced diet should provide all the B vitamins required by the body, however, as they are water-soluble and are not retained in the body, a daily dietary source is necessary. The B vitamins play an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins and are essential components of enzyme systems that drive the body to form energy fro...
