Vitamin B Complex capsules – As Nature inBlended

The B Vitamins Explained: B1 to B12

The "B complex" is a group of eight water-soluble vitamins. They often work together in the body, especially in releasing energy from food.

The eight B vitamins

  • B1 (thiamin) – wholegrains, peas, eggs. Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and the normal function of the heart.
  • B2 (riboflavin) – milk, eggs, mushrooms. Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and the maintenance of normal vision.
  • B3 (niacin) – meat, fish, wheat flour. Contributes to normal psychological function and the maintenance of normal skin.
  • B5 (pantothenic acid) – found in most foods. Contributes to normal mental performance.
  • B6 (pyridoxine) – poultry, fish, oats, bananas. Contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity and the normal function of the immune system.
  • B7 (biotin) – eggs, nuts. Contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and skin.
  • B9 (folate / folic acid) – green leafy vegetables, chickpeas. Contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
  • B12 (cobalamin) – foods of animal origin. Contributes to normal red blood cell formation and the normal function of the immune system.

Who might consider a B supplement?

Most people get enough B vitamins from a balanced diet. People following a vegan diet need a reliable source of B12, and women who could become pregnant are advised to take 400µg of folic acid daily.

Why is my urine bright yellow?

That's riboflavin (B2), which is naturally bright yellow. It's harmless – your body simply removes what it doesn't need.

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