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B Vitamins help to maintain the health of the nerves, skin, eyes, hair,liver and mouth, as well as healthy muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract and proper brain function. B-Complex vitamins act as co-enzymes, helping enzymes to react chemically with other substances, and are involved in energy production. They may be useful in alleviating depression or anxiety as well. There have been cases of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease whose problems were later found to be due to a deficiency of Vitamin B12 plus the B-Complex. The B Vitamins should always be taken together, but up to 2-3 times more of one B vitamin can be taken for a period of time if needed for a particular disorder.

Vitamin B1 - Thiamine
Enhances circulation and assists in blood formation, carbohydrate metabolism, and in the production of hydrochloric acid, which is important for proper digestion. Thiamine optimizes cognitive activity and brain function and has a positive effect on energy, growth, normal appetite, and learning capacity, and is needed for proper muscle tone of the intestines, stomach, and heart. It also acts as an antioxidant, protecting the body from the degenerative effects of aging, alcohol consumption, and smoking.

Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin

Is necessary for red blood cell formation, anti-body production, cell respiration, and growth. It alleviates eye fatigue and is important in the prevention and treatment of cataracts. It aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Together with Vitamin A, it maintains and improves the mucous membranes in the digestive tract. Riboflavin also facilitates the use of oxygen by the tissues of the skin, nails, and hair; eliminates dandruff; and helps the absorption of iron and vitamin B6. Deficiency symptoms include cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, eye disorders, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, skin lesions, dermatitis,, dizziness, hair loss, insomnia, light sensitivity, poor digestion, retarded growth, and slow mental response.

Vitamin B3 - Niacin

Is necessary for proper circulation and healthy skin. It aids in the functioning of the nervous system; in the metabolism of carbs, fats, and proteins; and in the production of hydrochloric acid for the digestive system. It is involved in the normal secretion of bile and stomach fluids, and in the synthesis of sex hormones. Niacin lowers cholesterol and improves circulation. It is helpful for schizophrenia and other mental illnesses, and is also a memory-enhancer.

Symptoms of niacin deficiency include canker sores, dementia, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, halitosis, headaches, indigestion, insomnia, limb pains, loss of appetite, low blood sugar, muscular weakness, skin eruptions, and inflammation.

Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid
Is known as the anti-stress vitamin, it plays a role in the production of the adrenal hormones and the formation of antibodies, aids in vitamin utilization, and helps to convert fats, carbs, and proteins into energy.
B5 is required by all cells in the body and is concentrated in the organs. It is involved in the production of neurotransmitters, is a stamina enhancer, prevents certain forms of anemia, is needed for normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and may be helpful in treating depression and anxiety.
Deficiency may cause fatigue, headache, nausea, and tingling in the hands.