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Vitamin B
The B vitamins are eight water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. Historically, the B vitamins were once thought to be a single vitamin, referred to as Vitamin B (much like how people refer to Vitamin C or Vitamin D). Later research showed that they are chemically distinct vitamins that often coexist in the same foods.
Supplements containing all eight B vitamins are generally referred to as a vitamin B complex. Individual B vitamin supplements are referred to by the specific name of each vitamin (e.g. B1, B2, B3).
B vitamins deficiency
Several named vitamin deficiency diseases may result from the lack of sufficient B-vitamins.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiency causes Beriberi. Symptoms of this disease of the nervous system include weight loss, emotional disturbances, Wernicke's encephalopathy (impaired sensory perception), weakness and pain in the limbs, periods of irregular heartbeat, and edema (swelling of bodily tissues). Heart failure and death may occur in advanced cases. Chronic thiamine deficiency can also cause Korsakoff's syndrome, an irreversible psychosis characterized by amnesia and confabulation.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) deficiency causes Ariboflavinosis. Symptoms may include cheilosis (cracks in the lips), high sensitivity to sunlight, angular cheilitis, glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), seborrheic dermatitis or pseudo-syphilis (particularly affecting the scrotum or labia majora and the mouth), pharyngitis, hyperemia, and edema of the pharyngeal and oral mucosa.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) deficiency, along with a deficiency of tryptophan causes Pellagra. Symptoms include aggression, dermatitis, insomnia, weakness, mental confusion, and diarrhea. In advanced cases, pellagra may lead to dementia and death.
Deficiencies of other B vitamins result in symptoms that are not part of a named deficiency disease.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) deficiency can result in acne and Paresthesia, although it is uncommon.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) deficiency may lead to anemia, depression, dermatitis, high blood pressure (hypertension), water retention, and elevated levels of homocysteine.
Vitamin B7 deficiency does not typically cause symptoms in adults but may lead to impaired growth and neurological disorders in infants.
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) deficiency results in elevated levels of homocysteine. Deficiency in pregnant women can lead to birth defects. Supplementation is often recommended during pregnancy. Researchers have shown that folic acid might also slow the insidious effects of age on the brain.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) deficiency causes pernicious anemia, memory loss and other cognitive decline. It is most likely to occur among elderly people as absorption through the gut declines with age. In extreme (fortunately rare) cases, paralysis can result.
The B vitamins are eight water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. Historically, the B vitamins were once thought to be a single vitamin, referred to as Vitamin B (much like how people refer to Vitamin C or Vitamin D). Later research showed that they are chemically distinct vitamins that often coexist in the same foods.
Supplements containing all eight B vitamins are generally referred to as a vitamin B complex. Individual B vitamin supplements are referred to by the specific name of each vitamin (e.g. B1, B2, B3).
B vitamins deficiency
Several named vitamin deficiency diseases may result from the lack of sufficient B-vitamins.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiency causes Beriberi. Symptoms of this disease of the nervous system include weight loss, emotional disturbances, Wernicke's encephalopathy (impaired sensory perception), weakness and pain in the limbs, periods of irregular heartbeat, and edema (swelling of bodily tissues). Heart failure and death may occur in advanced cases. Chronic thiamine deficiency can also cause Korsakoff's syndrome, an irreversible psychosis characterized by amnesia and confabulation.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) deficiency causes Ariboflavinosis. Symptoms may include cheilosis (cracks in the lips), high sensitivity to sunlight, angular cheilitis, glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), seborrheic dermatitis or pseudo-syphilis (particularly affecting the scrotum or labia majora and the mouth), pharyngitis, hyperemia, and edema of the pharyngeal and oral mucosa.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) deficiency, along with a deficiency of tryptophan causes Pellagra. Symptoms include aggression, dermatitis, insomnia, weakness, mental confusion, and diarrhea. In advanced cases, pellagra may lead to dementia and death.
Deficiencies of other B vitamins result in symptoms that are not part of a named deficiency disease.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) deficiency can result in acne and Paresthesia, although it is uncommon.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) deficiency may lead to anemia, depression, dermatitis, high blood pressure (hypertension), water retention, and elevated levels of homocysteine.
Vitamin B7 deficiency does not typically cause symptoms in adults but may lead to impaired growth and neurological disorders in infants.
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) deficiency results in elevated levels of homocysteine. Deficiency in pregnant women can lead to birth defects. Supplementation is often recommended during pregnancy. Researchers have shown that folic acid might also slow the insidious effects of age on the brain.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) deficiency causes pernicious anemia, memory loss and other cognitive decline. It is most likely to occur among elderly people as absorption through the gut declines with age. In extreme (fortunately rare) cases, paralysis can result.
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Active B Complex 60 vcaps
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Active B Complex 60 vcaps | Genestra - Co-enzymatic vitamin B’s: The body’s natural active form for energy
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Active B Complex 60 vegcaps
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Active B Complex 60 vegcaps | Bioclinic Naturals - Helps to prevent B vitamin deficiencies and form red blood
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Active B-Complex 60 vcaps
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Active B-Complex 60 vcaps | Integrative Therapeutics - Contains Quatrefolic® brand L-Methylfolate, the bioactive
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Aller-B 90 caps
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Aller-B 90 caps | Progressive Labs - Aller-B is a high potency B complex in capsule form containing no allergy-provoking
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Allithiamine (Vitamin B1) 50 mg
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Allithiamine (Vitamin B1) 50 mg caps | Ecological Formulas - designed to provide the body with sufficient amounts of thiamine,
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B Complex Neuro Factors 60 vegcaps
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B Complex Neuro Factors 60 vegcaps | Protocol For Life Balance - B Vitamins are also important for the maintenance of normal
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B Complex Plus 100 vegcaps
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B Complex Plus 100 vegcaps | Seeking Health - provides eight B vitamins with active forms of folate, vitamin
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B Minus 100 vcaps
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B Minus 100 vcaps | Seeking Health - pure vitamin B complex formula that provides thiamin, riboflavin, niacin,
$27.95
B-Complex (Phosphorylated) 90 vcaps
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B-Complex (Phosphorylated) 90 vcaps | Metabolic Maintenance - Our B vitamins are formulated for superior absorption.
$40.80
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B-Complex 90/180 tabs
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B-Complex | Innate Response Formulas - A balanced ratio of FoodState® B complex vitamins delivered with nourishing whole
$36.00
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B-Complex Liquid 3.9 fl oz
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B-Complex Liquid 3.9 fl oz | Pure Encapsulations - B vitamins are essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system
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B-Complex Plus
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B-Complex Plus - Now with Metafolin® L-5-MTHF Balanced B vitamin formula*
$26.40
B-Plex - 120 tabs
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B-Plex - 120 tabs | Karuna - Comprehensive high potency B-complex*
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B6 + B Complex 60 vcaps
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B6 + B Complex | Vital Nutrients provides a high dose of vitamin B6 combined with the rest of the B Vitamin Essential for tonifying
$22.70
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Basic B Complex- 60 caps
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Basic B Complex 60 vcaps | Thorne Research - Basic B Complex consists of 10 water-soluble compounds and contains the active
$26.00
BenfoMax 90 caps
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BenfoMax 90 caps | Pure Encapsulations - BenfoMax maintains healthy advanced glycation end (AGE) product activity which supports
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Benfotiamine 60 caps
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Benfotiamine 60 caps | Klaire Labs - Quick-release formulation. Sweetened with mannitol and natural flavors.*
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Better B 90 caps
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Better B 90 caps | Progressive Labs - Comprehenisve active Vitamn B complex.*
$30.00
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Biotin 5000
SKU: BIOG149
Biotin 5000 | BioGenesis - Biotin 5000 provides a potent source of biotin, an essential B vitamin that functions as
$14.40
Market price: $18.00
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Biotin 8 mg
SKU: PURE058
Biotin 8 mg vcaps | Pure Encapsulations - water-soluble B vitamin that is an essential co-factor for a number of metabolic
$24.00
Reviews
I did a hair mineral analysis a couple years ago and began taking this supplement per the interpreting practitioner’s recommendation based on my results. A lot of changes have occurred since I began taking it so it’s difficult to discern what to attribute to this particular formulation. I do, however, trust the practioner and brand.
Jan 12, 2021
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