Vitamin B Complex
General description
Vitamin B-complex contains all the vitamins in the B group. It appears that the different B vitamins are related to each other and work closely together in the body. For this reason, having all the B vitamins present in the body leads to better working of body functions.
There are many B-complex supplements available on the market, all containing varying amounts of the common B vitamins. Some also contain vitamin C and bioflavonoids. These are often referred to as B complex with C.
The B complex includes thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid (B9) and cobalamin (B12). In addition, biotin (vitamin H), choline, inositol and para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) are often included as part of the B-complex.
See each individual B vitamin for further information.
Additional information
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USDAhttp://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=4&tax_subject=256&topic_id=1342&level3_id=5141&level4_id=10589
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American Dietetic Associationhttp://www.eatright.org/ada/files/PIIS00028223070015024.pdf
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American Dietetic Associationhttp://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/home_10754_ENU_HTML.htm
Online Source:
American Dietetic Associationhttp://www.eatright.org/public/content.aspx?id=6793
Online Editor:
Haley, Charla
Online Medical Reviewer:
Foster, Sara, RN, MPH
Online Medical Reviewer:
Monson, Natalie, RD, CSR, CD
Date Last Reviewed:
10/7/2011
Date Last Modified:
10/10/2011