You
often hear "I took Vit B1 for this, B6 for this" and so on. How many are there in
this group?
There there are up to 12 compounds that come under the heading of B Group vitamins
They include not just Vit B1,2,3,5,6,12 but also biotin, inositol, choline,
folic acid, lipoic acid, and PABA.
That
is a big group, are they stored in the body and how are they replenished?
As
they are water soluble they are not stored in the body for long and are sourced
mainly from food and supplemented when the body requires more of some of them.
Is
there a way of knowing when the body is lacking in B vitamins?
Yes
the usual effects of fatigue, muscle tingling & soreness, confusion, lack
of ability to focus. Poor sleep pattern, irritability, moodiness, restlessness
are physical signs that perhaps a good dose of all the B’s is required.
Generally lipoic acid & PABA are not included in basic formulas but
attention should be given to the present of choline & inositol. Vit B 12
can be difficult to be absorbed and at times requires a regular dose by
injection.
A
brief look at what each of these B Group vitamins do?
Basically,
Vit B1, 2, 3,6 & 12 are very important to the nervous system to keep it
relaxed, provide energy, keep the brain focused and help digestion. They are
great for the skin. All are very beneficial in protecting the heart,
circulation, stroke prevention, lowering the incidence of diabetes and
protecting the integrity of the cell membranes and reducing the ageing rate.
Lipoic
Acid is really a booster B. It helps enhance the effect of all the B’s and
increases energy, regeneration and wellness.
Choline
& Inositol are found mainly in Liver formulas because they help to
stimulate the digestive enzymes required to digest food intake.
Folic
acid is important is male fertility and for pregnancy. It this case it reduces
the changes of Down syndrome and Neural Tube defects in the baby.
Do
you need any B’s?
It is possible to have an imbalance of these so
supplements of separate ones should be approved by a natural health
practitioner. Our online Nutricheck Questionnaire on our website www.calannapharmacy.com.au will
graphically tell you what you actually require. To ask Mario for more information about B Group Vitamins, send him an email.
Mario Calanna - CEO Calanna Pharmacy Group
e: mario@calannapharmacy.com.au
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