Title: How Does Vitamin B Complex Help Your Body? | Livestrong.com
Headings: How Does Vitamin B Complex Help Your Body?
How Does Vitamin B Complex Help Your Body?
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What Is Vitamin B Complex?
How Much Do You Need?
Who’s at Risk for Deficiency?
Effect of Drugs and Medications
Medical Conditions May Reduce Absorption
B Complex to Reduce Stress
Improve Anxiety or Depression
Treat Yeast Infection
Complications From Toxicity
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Content: A nutritional supplement that contains all eight of the essential water-soluble vitamins, with the exception of vitamin C, is known as vitamin B complex. The B vitamins share some chemical characteristics and often coexist in some foods, but each works independently and has a different role in contributing to your health. The vitamins in B-complex include: Advertisement
thiamine (vitamin B1) — essential for DNA and creation of energy and closely linked to the activity of other B vitamins
riboflavin (vitamin B2) — helps cleanse your blood and acts as an antioxidant
niacin (vitamin B3) — needed for communication between cells and vital for energy production
pantothenic acid  (vitamin B5) — helps your liver cope with toxins and helps generate energy
pyridoxine (vitamin B6) — for your immune system, contributes to oxygen circulation
biotin (vitamin B7) — for healthy cells, regulates inflammation and protects the development of babies
folic acid (vitamin B9) — essential for your brain, lowers risk of heart disease and cancer, prevents birth defects
cobalamins (vitamin B12) — for the health of your blood cells, nervous system and DNA structure
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How Much Do You Need? Vitamin B complex supplements are available in pill, powder, liquid, time-released and chewable forms. Some are formulated for specific age groups or gender. Some are designed to support certain requirements, such as boosting energy or relieving stress. Other vitamins may be included in a B-complex supplement, such as vitamin C.
Each vitamin in B-complex supplements is unique and required in different amounts, often dependent on gender and age. The recommended daily allowance outlined by the Dietary Guidelines lists the RDA for each B vitamin ranging from 3 micrograms per day for vitamin B12 to 18 milligrams per day for vitamin B3.