WHAT IS VITAMIN B
WHAT IS VITAMIN B
There are 13 vitamins that our body required,eight of which make up the B-group it is also called vitamin B- complex. It is important for function of cells properly in the body. It also helps to create new blood cells,in maintaining healthy skin cells,brain cells and other body tissue.It is a group of eight types which are as follows
1. thiamin (vitamin B-1)
2. riboflavin (vitamin B-2)
3. niacin (vitamin B-3 )
4. pantothenic acid (vitamin -B5)
5. vitamin B-6
6. biotin (vitamin B-7)
7. folate (vitamin B-9)
8. vitamin B-12
Together they are called vitamin B complex. They are water soluble. They are easily destroyed,particularly by alcohol and cooking. Food processing can also reduce the amount of B-group vitamins in food. The body has a limited capacity to store most of the B-group vitamins except B12 and folate,which are stored in the liver).It is important that to maintain the ideal level of these vitamins individual should take well balanced nutritional diet.
SOURCE OF VITAMIN B
Vitamin B is the combination of eight vitamins. The followings are the source of vitamin B1. Eggs and dairy products (milk,cheese)
2. Legumes ( beans,lentils)
3. Meat (red meat,poultry,fish)
4. Whole grains (brown rice,barley,millet)
5.Fruits (citrus fruits,avocados,bananas)
6.Seeds and Nuts (sunflower seeds,almonds)
7. Dark leafy vegetables (broccoli,spinach)
DEFICIENCY OF VITAMIN B
Due to deficiency of vitamin B-complex some problem may persist which are as follows1. Anaemia
2. Skin Disorder
3.Soreness and cracks at the corner of the mouth
4. Oral ulcer
5. Tingling and numbness of the hand and feet.
It will be better to fulfill the deficiency of vitamin B -complex with food instead of taking supplements. Supplements may be taken after the consultation of Doctor.
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