Olympian Labs Vitamin B-100 90Tabs
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VITAMIN BWe?ve all stared at the cereal box label during breakfast and wondered what words like riboflavin, folic acid andpyridoxine mean. And how many times have we heard mom say, ?eat your greens?? Turns out that what momwas talking about is closely related to your morning reading material and they both involve Vitamin B.The B-complex vitamins are actually a group of eight vitamins that include Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2),Niacin (B3), Pyridoxine (B6), Folic Acid (B9), Cyancobalamin (B12), Panthothenic Acid and Biotin. Thesevitamins are essential for the breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose (this provides energy for the body), thebreakdown of fats and proteins (which aids in the normal functioning of the nervous system), muscle tone in thestomach and intestinal tract, and maintaining healthy skin, hair, eyes, mouth and liver. Doctors and nutritionistsagree that taking the B-complex vitamins, as a group is essential for overall health. The b-complex vitamins foundin together are a powerful tool in maintaining overall health. Individually, they each have important roles andspecific targets to your body.THE B VITAMINS?Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) enhances circulation and assists in blood formation, carbohydrate metabolism and theproduction of hydrochloric acid, which is important for proper digestion. Thiamine also optimizes cognitiveactivity and brain function and has a positive effect on energy, growth, appetite and learning capacity. It is essentialfor maintaining muscle tone of the intestines, stomach and heart.?Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is crucial in the production of energy for the body. Riboflavin helps protect against freeradical damage and aids in the formation of antibodies and red blood cells. Vitamin B2 has antioxidant qualitiesand is needed to maintain good vision, skin, nail and hair health.?Vitamin B3 (Inositol Hexanicotinate, a form of Niacin) supports proper circulation, healthy skin and aids in thefunctioning of the central nervous system. Because of its role in supporting higher brain functions and cognition,Vitamin B3 has been shown to play an important role in the treatment of mental illnesses like schizophrenia.Adequate levels of Vitamin B3 are vital for the proper synthesis of insulin and the sex hormones.?Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate) promotes normal growth and development aids in release of energy fromfoods and helps synthesis of numerous body materials. Also been shown to stimulate wound healing, alleviatestress, aid allergies, treat fatigue and retard aging.?Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is necessary for the synthesis and breakdown of amino acids, the building blocks ofprotein. It has been found to aid in the formation of antibodies, maintain the central nervous system, and helpdiminish signs of PMS. Vitamin B6 also promotes healthy skin, reduces muscle spasms, leg cramps, handnumbness and nausea.?Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) is important to pregnant women for protection against neural tube defects in their unbornchildren. Vitamin