VITAMIN B When looking at vitamin B, we should look at it as a group The Vitamin B Complex comprises of the essential B Vitamins - Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Vitamin B7 (Biotin) Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Choline Inositol Vitamin B Complex is needed for the proper functioning of almost every process in the body and is essential to promote healthy radiant looking skin and hair. Deficiencies in any B Vitamins can lead to acne, brittle hair, rashes, dry skin, poor skin tone, dermatitis, wrinkles, and split nails.

Vitamin B Skin Benefits

Vitamin B1(Thiamine)

Act as anti-oxidant, helping to protect us from the effects of aging, smoking and alcohol consumption.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

It’s needed for the body to convert food into a form that the body can use.

Also needed for the formation of hair, nails and skin.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

This vitamin is needed in the formation of red blood cell and antibodies

Needed for healthy skin and proper blood circulation. Can help people with acne, hay fever and skin allergies, high blood cholesterol

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

A supplement of vitamin b5 having been shown to reduce oil production and reduce acne formation. It has also become popular additions to skin-care products because of their ability to assist in retaining moisture. Vitamin B5 is also needed for healthy growth and the production of antibodies to help fight infection.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

The benefits of Vitamin B6 include being important for the breakdown of protein, fats and carbohydrates in the foods we eat.

Another benefit of vitamin B6 is that it aids in the making of antibodies to help keep the immune system strong.

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Biotin functions as an essential cofactor for several enzymes.

Healthy hair, skin and nails require biotin. Supplements can help treat specific skin disorders such as seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and eczema. Biotin is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and in the synthesis of fatty acids. It also helps incorporate amino acids into protein.

Biotin can also be used to treat frail, splitting or thin fingernails and to improve hair condition.

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)

Folic acid essential for efficient neural tube development during pregnancy which forms the brain and spinal cord. Women are advised to take folic acid prior to conception and to continue taking folic acid supplements until the 12th week of pregnancy. Pregnant women with an insufficient intake of folic acid are more likely to give birth prematurely or to deliver babies with low birth weight or with neural tube defects.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

1. Vitamin B12 are critical to the health of the nervous system and to a process that clears homocysteine from the blood.

3. Vitamin B12 deficiency can be a factor in a variety of different health conditions and disorders.

Choline

Choline serves various functions in our bodies – It prevents accumulation of fats in the liver, prevent development of cirrhosis and degenerative changes in the kidneys, and improves brain functions, especially memory among elderly.

Inositol

Inositol can help the following health conditions - hair loss, eczema, high cholesterol, constipation, and eye problems.

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