Are you tired of being tired? Do you feel like you are dragging your way through the day? Although there could be many reasons for your lack of energy, low levels of B vitamins in your body could be one of them. B vitamins are essential for growth, development, and other metabolic functions. Specifically, this group of vitamins helps to activate enzymes in the body that are responsible for producing energy.
The B complex consist of 8 vitamins: B1(Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), B7 (Biotin), B9 (Folate or Folic Acid), and B12 (Cobalamin). A deficiency of B vitamins is known to cause: anemia, tiredness, loss of
appetite, abdominal pain, depression, numbness and tingling in the
arms and legs, muscle cramps, respiratory infections, hair loss, eczema,
poor growth in children, and birth defects.
B vitamins are water soluble and are very delicate. Food processing destroys the vitamin B levels found naturally in some foods. That is one (of many) reason why white breads, flour and rice are less nutritious than the whole-grain versions. Deficiencies can appear within a few months in those with poor eating habits because the body can only store limited quantities of B vitamins. Therefore a major source of these vitamins should come from fresh fruits and vegetable, whole-grains, beans, and meat.
Do you know if you are getting the appropriate levels of B vitamins in your diet? Talk with your health practitioner at your next appointment to have your blood levels checked. Without the appropriate levels of B vitamins, your body is not working at its top capability. We must fuel our bodies with well-rounded, nutritious meals. What cannot be added naturally should be supplemented. Check with our nutrition specialist here at PROMATx Health Club to learn more about your daily intake of B-complex vitamins.
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