Some Facts about

Vitamin B
 made up of eight chemically distinct & water
soluble vitamins that once were thought to be
one vitamin -- known as vitamin B-complex

 must be replenished daily as they are not

stored in the body

 obtained from different food sources

At times all of the B vitamins work together to
keep the body functioning in a healthy manner.

Working together they are needed for the

following:

 The proper functioning of the body's metabolic

system
 Converting carbohydrates to glucose
 Promoting cell growth, reproduction and
division
 RNA and DNA synthesis
 Protecting the body from cardiovascular disease
 Strengthening the immune system
At times all of the B vitamins work together to
keep the body functioning in a healthy manner.

Working together they are needed for the

following:

 Maintaining and enhancing the function of the

nervous system
 Helping the digestive system to work properly
 Maintaining healthy muscle tone and skin
 Reducing the risk of certain types of cancer,
especially pancreatic cancer
 Fighting depression, anxiety and stress
 Improving memory
THIAMINE
(1858-1930)
RIBOFLAVIN
Inflamed eyelids Painful, purplish red tongue Skin lesions

Sore throat
NIACIN
the discovery of
Niacin (nicotinic acid)

Casimir Funk Joseph Goldberger Conrad Arnold Elvehjem

1912 1915 1937

Polish-American Austrian-American physician American biochemist who
biochemist who isolated who found the deficiency identified its chemical structure
nicotinic acid & proved it disorders niacin can cause
had nutritional value (pellagra)
(pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine)
(1858-1930)
  The brain uses vitamin B6 to increase serotonin
levels. A good intake of B6 might help relieve
migraines, even if you're not deficient in it.
 The Daily Value for vitamin B6 is 1.3mg.
 Too much vitamin B6 can result in nerve damage to
the arms and legs. This neuropathy is usually related
to high intake of vitamin B6 from supplements, and
is reversible when supplementation is stopped.

DEFICIENCY
Skin disorders anemia

Kidney stones Dizziness

cyanocobalamin OR methylcobalamin