Member of the B complex family, water soluble, also known as Bc, vitamin M or Vitamin B9. Folic acid is essential to the formulation of red blood cells. It is an aid in protein metabolism. Folic acid is important for the production of nucleic acids (RNA and DNA).
Tag Archives: B vitamins
Choline
Choline is a member of the B complex family and a lipotropic or fat emulsifier. It works well with inositol, another B complex family member, to utilize fats and cholesterol.
Biotin (Coenzyme or vitamin H)
A member of the B complex family it is mostly known for it’s role in maintaining healthy skin, nails and hair.
Vitamin B15 (Pangamic acid, DMG, Dimethylglycine)
There is limited research on B15 but indications point to glandular and nerve disorders, heart disease and diminished oxygenation of living tissue.
Vitamin B 12
Vitamin B 12 is like the rest of the B complex family water soluble. Although unique among water soluble vitamins because it can be stored in the body ; it can take take up to three years to deplete your supply.
Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid (Panthenol, calcium pantothenate)
B5 is water soluble and another family member of the B complex family. B5 helps in cell building, maintaining normal growth and development of the central nervous system.
Vitamin B4 (Adenine)
B4 acts as a coenzyme with other vitamins to produce energy so it is most commonly found in B-complex formulas. Supplements called NADH are in fact Adenine and more coenzymes in tablet form.
Vitamin B3 Niacin
B3 helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need.
Vitamin B2 Riboflavin
Vitamin B2 deficiency is a significant risk when diet is poor, because the human body excretes the vitamin continuously, so it is not stored. A person who has a B2 deficiency normally lacks other vitamins too.
