B Vitamins
The "Energy Vitamins"
B vitamins comprise an entire complex or "family" of related but different vitamins. Together, the B vitamins comprise an important group of vitamins with many functions, as seen in the chart below. Although their individual functions differ, all B vitamins are involved in energy production in the body. Deficiencies of B vitamins are common today due to food processing.
B vitamin supplementation is useful for:
- chronic fatigue
- overweight and obesity
- memory loss
- heart disease
- depression
- cataracts
- neuropathy
- irritability
- atherosclerosis
- anemia and more (see chart below).
Maxi Multi is a comprehensive multi-vitamin and mineral formula that includes high potency B complex vitamins. Click here for a full description of this supplement.
The Most Potent B-12 Formula Available.
A full description of B-12 Extreme can be found here.
B-Complex 50
High-potency vitamin B complex in a hypoallergenic, yeast-free formula.
Each (one) capsule contains:
| Vitamin B-1
(Thiamine HCL) |
50 mg |
Biotin |
50 mg |
| Vitamin B-2
(Riboflavin) |
50 mg |
Pantothenic acid |
50 mg |
| Niacinaminde |
50 mg |
Vitamin B-10
(Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) |
50 mg |
| Vitmin B-6
(Pyridoxine HCL) |
50 mg |
Choline (Bitartrate) |
50 mg |
| Folic Acid |
400 mcg |
Inositol |
50 mg |
| Vitamin B-12
(Cyanocobalamine) |
50 mcg |
|
|
Product # 156 - B-Complex 50 (100 Capsules) $15.90
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High potency sublingual tablet supplying vitamin B-12 and folic acid.
Each (one) capsule contains:
Vitamin B-12 2500 mcg (Cobalamine concentrate)
Folic Acid 800 mcg
Product # 207- Hi-B-12/Foliplex (60 tablets) $17.00
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The B Vitamin Complex "Family"
| vitamin |
major
functions |
major
deficiency associations |
optimal
adult dose range |
best food
sources |
cautions/
notes |
|
vitamin B1
(thiamine)
|
energy processes |
fatigue, mental confusion,
neuropathy |
5-100 mg |
eggs, berries, nuts, legumes,
liver, yeast |
Nontoxic. |
|
vitamin B2
(riboflavin)
|
energy processes, wound
healing, activates other B vitamins |
infection, cataracts, blurred
vision, eye surgery |
5-100 mg |
green leafy vegetables, eggs,
organ meats |
Nontoxic. Higher
doses will make urine a harmless, bright yellow. |
|
vitamin B3
(niacin)
|
energy processes |
depression, tension
headaches, memory loss |
20-100 mg |
milk, eggs, fish, whole meal
wheat flour |
Doses greater than
50mg may cause a skin flush. Take high doses only with doctors supervision. |
|
vitamin B5
(pantothenic acid)
|
energy processes; adrenal
gland function |
allergies, morning stiffness;
fatigue; muscle cramps |
10-1,000 mg |
eggs, yeast, liver |
No known toxicity. |
|
vitamin B6
(pyridoxine)
|
energy processes; antibody
formation |
insomnia, irritability,
atherosclerosis |
5-200 mg |
wheat germ, yeast, whole
grains |
Oral contraceptive
use increases need for this vitamin. |
|
Folic acid
|
red blood cell formation,
RNA/DNA synthesis |
fatigue, depression,
atherosclerosis |
200-800 mcg |
beans, green leafy veggies,
yeast |
Do not take with
Phenobarbital or dilantin. |
|
vitamin B12
|
red blood cell formation;
energy processes |
atherosclerosis, memory
loss, GI symptoms |
10-1,200 mcg |
fermented soy products; root
veggies |
Nontoxic. |
|
Biotin
|
energy processes;
blood sugar regulation |
muscle pain,
depression |
300-600 mcg |
egg yolks, whole
wheat |
No
known toxicity. |
