Vitamin B And Why It’s Important 

Vitamin B Is a type of vitamins which is water soluble that plays an important role in cell metabolism and synthesis of red blood cells and also use for converting dietary energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into adenosine triphosphate(ATP), which is the primary energy carrier in cells. Not only this it acts as coenzymes in several enzymatic processes that keep our cells working properly. This includes key functions in the brain and nervous system.

List of Vitamin B

There are eight list of vitamin B

Thiamin (vitamin B1)

Helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. Thiamin is important for the growth, development, and function of the cells in your body.

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 

Is important for the growth, development, and function of the cells in your body. It also helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need, we can call it converter.

Niacin (vitamin B3) 

Which helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. Niacin is important for the development and function of the cells in your body.

Pantothenic acid ( vitamin B5) 

Helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. It’s important for many functions in the body, especially making and breaking down fats.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 

which is naturally present in many foods. The body needs Pyridoxine for more than 100 enzyme reactions involved in metabolism.it also helps to the brain development during pregnancy and infancy as well as immune function.

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Vital for fatty acid and glucose metabolism, and important for healthy hair, skin, and nails.

Vitamin B9 Folate (folic acid) 

It’s important in red blood cell formation and for healthy cell growth and function. The nutrient is crucial during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain and spine.

Vitamin B12

It’s a nutrient that helps keep your body’s blood and nerve cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. also helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that makes people tired and weak.

Each type has a unique role but they often work together to support overall health.

Sources of vitamin B 

The sources are plant based animals and its product, Each family source have differ from one to another, these include 

For Thiamin

Thiamin is found in many types of food. Good sources include:

• Peas 
• Nuts
• Some fresh fruits like oranges and bananas
• Whole Grain bread
• Liver some studies suggest that avoid eating it if you are pregnant.

Thiamin cannot be stored in the body, so you need it in your diet every day because it is water soluble.

Riboflavin:

Good sources for riboflavin most are animals and animal products these includes:

• Milk
• Eggs
• Mushroom
• Plain yogurt 

UV light can destroy riboflavin, so it’s best to keep foods away from direct sunlight.

Niacin:

The sources of Niacin are both plant, animals and animal products. Good sources are include:

• Nuts
• Meat                  
• Fish
• Eggs
• Wheat flour
• Vegetables 
• Pumpkin 

Pantothenic acid

Pantothenic acid is found in all vegetable plants but the amount varies from one vegetation to another, and it’s found in animals. Good sources are include:

• Eggs 
• Avocados 
• Meats 
• Mushroom 
• Chicken 

Pyridoxine

Pyridoxine is found in variety of foods. Good sources are include:

• Eggs
• Chicken 
• Milk
• Oats
• Bananas
• Peanut

Biotin

Biotin is found in a wide range of foods the good sources are include:

• Meat
• Eggs
• Fish
• Vegetation 
• Nuts
• Whole grains

Folate

Folate is found in many foods but its small in amount. The man made folate is called folic acid. Sources are plant and animal

The good sources of include

• Broccoli
• Peas
• Kidney beans
• Leafy green vegetables 
• Pumpkin

Vitamin B12

This is mainly found in animals, animal products. Good sources are:

• Meat
• Eggs
• Shellfish
• Milk
• Chicken

Deficiency Disease of Vitamin B

Vitamin B deficiency means that when your body doesn’t get Vitamin B foods that was mentioned above.

Vitamin B deficiency can cause diseases such as beriberi, Pellagra or anemia. We can identify the deficiency by looking at these symptoms like feeling tired, numbness, Fatigue, skin disorder, mouth shores are the most common symptoms.

The different types of vitamin B are water soluble which mean they are not stored on the body, and must be consumed regularly to avoid deficiency

In conclusion 

Vitamin B Is a type of vitamin which is water soluble that plays an important role in cell metabolism and synthesis of red blood cells. They are water soluble which means they are not stored on the body, and must be consumed regularly to avoid deficiency disease like beriberi, Pellagra or anemia. Be conserve yourself by eating those mentioned in above point to be health 

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