For most of us, daily
stress and tension is almost a normal occurrence. Common senses
dictates that we take necessary precautions to protect our health.
The B vitamins are especially vulnerable to stress in our body
and lose their effectiveness quite rapidly. For this reason - and
because the B vitamins are water soluble, they are not stored by
the body. Therefore, they require daily replenishment. The B vitamins
play an integral role in the functioning of the nervous system
and help the brain synthesize chemicals that affect moods. A balanced
complex of the B vitamins is also essential for energy, balancing
hormone levels, and keeping the skin clear. In short, B vitamins
are vital to maintaining almost every aspect of health - from your
mental and emotional health - to your beauty needs.
Vitamin B-1, Thiamine:
Involved in energy production from carbohydrates in our diet. Thiamine
is necessary for growth and functioning of nerve tissue, memory
and emotional stability.
Vitamin B-2, Riboflavin:
Involved in energy production and synthesis of fats and amino acids.
Without B-2 no cellular growth can take place.
Vitamin B-3, Niacin:
Niacin is involved in over 50 different metabolic reactions within
the body. It is essential for energy production and synthesis
and breakdown of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Other functions
include synthesis of cholesterol and steroids, formation of red
blood cells and metabolism of several drugs.
Vitamin B-6, Pyridoxine:
Pyridoxine is essential for the synthesis and the breakdown of
amino acids, the building blocks of protein. It plays a role
in the multiplication of all cells and the production of red
blood cells and cells of the immune system. Required to synthesize
neurotransmitters, the chemicals necessary for the nervous system
and for brain function.
Vitamin B-12, Cyanocobalamin:
Vitamin B-12 is essential for normal growth and the formation of
healthy red blood cells. Involved in maintaining a healthy nervous
system and in detoxifying cyanide from tobacco smoke and smog
