Vitamin B is a water soluble vitamin and is compose of twelve different types of vitamins. All of which plays an important role in the cell metabolism in the body. Before vitamin B is considered as a single vitamin but further studies show that vitamin B comprises of different compounds that can be identified individually and can be chemically distinct with one another. They are grouped together because they are found bounded with one another in the same sources.  Thus if you are to talk about vitamin B alone you would be referring to the vitamin B complex.  Eight of these vitamins are considered to be essential vitamins because they need to be included in the diet as a supplement, the other four vitamin B components are said to be conditionally essential because they are already produced and synthesized in the body.

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The eight vitamins comprises of the following:

•    B1 (thiamin) – the morale vitamin, beneficial for the proper function of the nervous system

•    B2 (riboflavin) – aids in the formation of oxygen in the body, red blood cells and antibodies. It is also aids in the reduction of eye fatigue

•    B3 (niacin) – converts fats, protein and carbohydrates into energy and is an important source of brain function.

•    B5 (pantothenic acid) – is needed by the body’s adrenal glands to produce hormones in the body and proper functioning of the digestive tract depends on this vitamin.

•    B6 (pyridoxine) – it aids in the potassium and sodium balance in the body which is needed by the heart to function normally and control blood pressure

•    B7 (biotin) -

•    B9 (folic acid) – important for the red blood cells formation, aids in cell division in the body and promotes proper growth. The body depends on folic acid for healing and helps the intestinal tract to function normally.

•    B12 (cobalamin) – aids in the proper formation of red blood cells
The four vitamins that can be synthesized by the body are:

•    Choline – a vital part of the living cell and is responsible for fat melting in the body. The brain and memory function depends on choline to function normally.

•    Inositol – aids in the fat breakdown and offers nourishment to the brain cells and metabolizes fats and cholesterol in the body.

•    PABA (Para Amino benzoic Acid) – this B vitamin has sun screening properties and helps the skin to be healthy and smooth.

•    Lipoic Acid – aids in aerobic metabolism of cells and function as one of the coenzymes in the body.

Vitamin B complex supplements have a broad spectrum of functions, this include the maintenance of myelin, the outer covering of the nerve cells. Destruction of myelin can have a variety of neurologic symptoms. They help in the energy production in the body that is derived from nutrients that are consumed in the body. They keep the homocysteine levels low, increase levels of homocysteine are associated with heart diseases. Vitamin B can prevent certain birth defects like cleft palate, maintain healthy red blood cells, regulate growth, aid in hormone production, supports the proper immune system function and prevent certain types of cancer.

A deficiency of this vitamin B complex can lead to various diseases and illness. This deficiency is caused by poor absorption of vitamin B in the body such in the case of hyperthyroidism. That prompts an individual to buy vitamin B supplements. Due to some factors, vitamin B which is supposed to be present in the body and abundant in natural sources is not enough to supply the amount it requires to do its function properly on the cellular level, that is why individuals with poor vitamin B level in the body suffer from chronic fatigue, memory loss, weakness, loss of coordination, poor balance, irritability and nervousness to name a few. Additional symptoms of vitamin B deficiency are depression due to lack of vitamin B6, sleep disturbance, poor appetite, skin lesions, nausea, and frequent infections.

Vitamin B is water soluble vitamins which poses no risks in over medication because this vitamin could be easily be flushed out in urine. However, it is wise to consult first your doctor and have you examine to determine what exact dose is right for you.