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The Importance of B Vitamins
The Importance of B vitamins
We all know that a healthy diet is important and in particular consuming the correct foods to provide essential vitamins & minerals. Here is an information guideline for some of the most common B vitamins: Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) Vitamin B1 helps cells to convert carbohydrates into energy. It is also necessary for the general health of the brain, heart function and nerve cells. It is found in whole grains, beans, meats, nuts, liver and fish. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Vitamin B2 if found in dairy products, liver, meat, enriched grain products, beans, nuts, leafy greens, almonds and eggs. It assists cells converting carbohydrates into energy, essential for growth, the production of red blood cells and general health of eyes and skin. Vitamin B3 Vitamin B3 aids the release of energy from food and helps to keep your skin, nerves and digestive system healthy. It also helps lower cholesterol if taken in large doses. You can find it in nuts, meat, fish, chicken, grain and liver. Vitamin B6 (Pyroxidine) Vitamin B6 is found in whole grains, bananas, liver, fish, chicken, meat, nuts and beans. It is essential to help brain functions, forming of red blood cells and chemical reactions of amino acids and proteins. It could possibly help boost the immune system in the elderly. Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is needed for the development of red blood cells and to maintain your nervous system functioning normally. It can be found in liver, pork, poultry, beef, milk & dairy products, shellfish and fortified cereals. The RDA can be obtained by drinking just over 2 glasses of milk or eating 3oz of beef.
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