Title: The Best Vitamins for Energy | Livestrong.com
Headings: Eating for Energy: 3 Nutrients That Can Put a Pep in Your Step
Eating for Energy: 3 Nutrients That Can Put a Pep in Your Step
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Whether you get these nutrients through food or supplements, here's a look at the role each plays in the body, and how to tell if you should seek out a supplement. Get B-Complex for a Boost
What They Do: B-complex vitamins refers to a group of eight different nutrients: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate or folic acid) and B12 (cobalamin). These essential vitamins assist the body in converting food into fuel. In addition, the B group helps form red blood cells, which are used to deliver oxygen throughout the body. Advertisement
While each B vitamin has its own function — for example, the body needs vitamin B1 to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a substance required by every cell in the body for energy — they often work together in the body, so it's best to consume all of them in the proper amounts to ensure they're most effective. How Much You Need: According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)'s Office of Dietary Supplements, the following daily amounts of B vitamins — in milligrams (mg) or micrograms (mcg) — are recommended: Advertisement
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