Description
B Vitamins
The “Energy Vitamins”
B vitamins comprise an entire complex or “family” of related but different vitamins. Together, the B vitamins comprise an important group of vitamins with many functions, as seen in the chart below. Although their individual functions differ, all B vitamins are involved in energy production in the body. Deficiencies of B vitamins are common today due to food processing.
B vitamin supplementation is useful for:
- chronic fatigue
- overweight and obesity
- memory loss
- heart disease
- depression
- cataracts
- neuropathy
- irritability
- atherosclerosis
- anemia and more (see chart below).
Maxi Multi is a comprehensive multi-vitamin and mineral formula that includes high potency B complex vitamins. Click here for a full description of this supplement.
B-12 Extreme
The Most Potent B-12 Formula Available.
A full description of B-12 Extreme can be found here.
B-Complex 50
High-potency vitamin B complex in a hypoallergenic, yeast-free formula.
Each (one) capsule contains:
| Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine HCL) | 50 mg | Biotin | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) | 50 mg | Pantothenic acid | 50 mg |
| Niacinaminde | 50 mg | Vitamin B-10 (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) | 50 mg |
| Vitmin B-6 (Pyridoxine HCL) | 50 mg | Choline (Bitartrate) | 50 mg |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | Inositol | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamine) | 50 mcg |
Product # 156 – B-Complex 50 (100 Capsules) $15.90
Hi-B-12/Foliplex
High potency sublingual tablet supplying vitamin B-12 and folic acid.
Each (one) capsule contains:
Vitamin B-12 2500 mcg (Cobalamine concentrate)
Folic Acid 800 mcg
Product # 207- Hi-B-12/Foliplex (60 tablets) $17.00
The B Vitamin Complex “Family”
| vitamin | major functions | major deficiency associations | optimal adult dose range | best food sources | cautions/ notes |
(thiamine) |
energy processes | fatigue, mental confusion, neuropathy | 5-100 mg | eggs, berries, nuts, legumes, liver, yeast | Nontoxic. |
(riboflavin) |
energy processes, wound healing, activates other B vitamins | infection, cataracts, blurred vision, eye surgery | 5-100 mg | green leafy vegetables, eggs, organ meats | Nontoxic. Higher doses will make urine a harmless, bright yellow. |
(niacin) |
energy processes | depression, tension headaches, memory loss | 20-100 mg | milk, eggs, fish, whole meal wheat flour | Doses greater than 50mg may cause a skin flush. Take high doses only with doctors supervision. |
(pantothenic acid) |
energy processes; adrenal gland function | allergies, morning stiffness; fatigue; muscle cramps | 10-1,000 mg | eggs, yeast, liver | No known toxicity. |
(pyridoxine) |
energy processes; antibody formation | insomnia, irritability, atherosclerosis | 5-200 mg | wheat germ, yeast, whole grains | Oral contraceptive use increases need for this vitamin. |
| red blood cell formation, RNA/DNA synthesis | fatigue, depression, atherosclerosis | 200-800 mcg | beans, green leafy veggies, yeast | Do not take with Phenobarbital or dilantin. | |
| red blood cell formation; energy processes | atherosclerosis, memory loss, GI symptoms | 10-1,200 mcg | fermented soy products; root veggies | Nontoxic. | |
| energy processes; blood sugar regulation | muscle pain, depression | 300-600 mcg | egg yolks, whole wheat | No known toxicity. |
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