Description
Vitamin B-50: Supports Energy Production
• Support and increase the rate of metabolism
• Maintain healthy skin and muscle tone
• Enhance immune and nervous system function
What are B Vitamins?
B complex supplements usually contain 6 to 12 different B vitamins. They are often designated "B50" or "B100," depending on the milligram dosage of the predominant B vitamins. For example, a B-50 complex would contain 50 mg each of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, inositol and para-aminobenzoic acid, with smaller doses of vitamin B-12, folate and biotin. Even though your daily requirement for each B vitamin is different, your body uses what it needs from such supplements and eliminates the excess through your urine.
Why take B Vitamins?
The B complex vitamins are a group of essential nutrients that are often found together in foods. They are all water-soluble, meaning dietary excesses are readily eliminated in your urine. Because most B vitamins are not stored in your body, you need to obtain them from your diet on a daily basis to avoid deficiencies. According to nutritionist Elson Haas, M.D., many Americans' diets are lacking in B vitamins.
Functions
In many cases, the B vitamins cooperate to perform their myriad roles in your body, and some metabolic tasks require the presence of two or more B vitamins. In general, these nutrients facilitate energy production in your cells by activating enzymes that metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins. The Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University reports that B vitamins -- especially vitamin B-12 and folate -- are needed to synthesize the protective insulation around your nerve fibers and to produce DNA and RNA. B vitamins are also required for your emotional well-being, as they are instrumental in neurotransmitter synthesis.
B-vitamins are essential components of numerous key enzyme systems, without which the body cannot function. Each B-vitamin fills a different complementary need, which is why they should most often be taken together. B-vitamins act as coenzymes to catalyze numerous biochemical reactions.
B complex vitamins help the body produce energy and may relieve fatigue. Vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, is involved in the metabolic processes of the body and helps ensure that energy is produced efficiently. Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, speeds up chemical reactions that occur in the cells of the body, making processes run more efficiently so that energy is produced using the least possible amount of resources. Without enough vitamin B12, the body cannot produce energy efficiently, resulting in fatigue.
Ingredients
Serving Size:
1 Vegetarian Capsule
Servings per Container:
100
Amount per Serving
•
Thiamin (as thiamine mononitrate) 50mg
•
Riboflavin 50mg
• Niacine (as n
iacinamide
)
50mg NE
•
Vitamin B-6 50mg
(as pyridoxine hydrochloride)
• Folate (800 mcg Folic Acid) 1333 mcg DFE
•
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) 50mcg
•
Biotin
50mcg
•
Pantothenic Acid 100mg
(as calcium D-pantothenate)
•
Choline (as choline bitartrate) 50 mg
•
Inositol 50mg
•
PABA (as para amino benzoic acid) 30mg
Other Ingredients:
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.
Directions
Take 1 to capsule daily.
Warning:
If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a health care professional before using this product. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken.