The vitamins of Group b

This group includes 11 different vitamins such as riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine (vitamin B1), folic acid, Pyridoxine (vitamin B6), Pantothenic acid.

Vitamin B1 (thiamine or aneurin) is involved in the processing of carbohydrates and providing vital energy for all of the organism. This water-soluble vitamin is essential for the healthy functioning of the nervous system and muscles. He also plays a role in dealing with the pain of the body and can influence the intellectual functioning brain. Good sources of vitamin B1-Lean pork, liver, kidneys, potatoes, cereals (corn, oats, buckwheat), bread (rye and integral), legumes, green peas.

A mild deficiency of this vitamin can cause digestive disorders, nausea, constipation, fatigue, irritability and oblivion.

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is involved in processing of carbohydrates in enzymatic reactions inside cells, which means-power training. It also helps maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes.

T?e lack of this vitamin causes pain in the tongue and lips, dry skin, as well as possibly nervousness, tremor, drowsiness and dizziness.

Vitamin B3 (niacin, nicotine acid) is involved in maintaining health and blood circulation, the nervous system and the adrenal glands. This is a water-soluble vitamin that has as sources of cereals (except maize) as well as peanuts, beans, artichokes, dried fruits, meat, kidneys, liver and chickens.

Lack of vitamin B3 leads to vomiting and diarrhea, loss of appetite, stomach and duodenum ulcers, Dermatitis, irritability, depression, insomnia, fatigue and headache pain. In more severe cases occurring disease Pellagra, which has all the symptoms, but also complicated by dementia.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) is involved in processing of carbohydrates and fats, the formation of the nervous system and immune system, as well as adrenal gland. This vitamin is found in many products and also produces in the intestine. Disability is very rarely, but may be accompanied by a low level of adrenal glands weak performance, causing headaches, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, and abdominal pain – often in a State of stress.

Read about vitamin B6, B9, B12 in the next post.