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Vitamin B-Complex

Vitamin B-Complex typically refers to all the eight essential water-soluble vitamins that are crucial in cell metabolism. Super B-Complex is a form of vitamin B complex supplement that can be taken as a part of a well-balanced diet. Diets that include low level of cholesterol and saturated fat in addition to vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folic acid can decrease the risk of vascular or heart diseases.

Different types of vitamin B contained in a super B complex supplement have their own functions and provide certain benefits to our body. It typically includes all the essential B vitamins such as cobalamin (B12), folic acid (B9), biotin (B7), pyridoxine (B6), pantothenic acid (B5), niacin (B3), riboflavin (B2), thiamine (B1) along with vitamin C. Below are some of the crucial super B complex benefits and their individual roles in maintaining human health:

Cobalamin or Vitamin B12 works closely with folic acid in various body processes such as the formation of red blood cells and synthesis of DNA.

Folic acid, folate or folacin which is Vitamin B9 is essential in the processes of manufacturing brain chemicals or neurotransmitters, synthesizing DNA and cell division.

Vitamin B7 or biotin is necessary in manufacturing amino acids (protein) and fatty acids. Biotin also plays an important role in cell growth and in the citric acid cycle as well as in various metabolic reactions. Besides that, it also helps to transfer carbon dioxide and maintaining blood sugar level.

Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine on the other hand, acts as a cofactor in many reactions of amino acid metabolism. Thus it is very important in the formation of our body proteins and structural compounds.

Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) is an essential nutrient required to sustain life. It is needed in the formation of coenzyme-A, and has an exceptional important role in the synthesis and metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

Niacin (B3) and riboflavin (B2) are involved in the production of energy and assist in regulating antioxidant mechanisms. Thiamine (B1) is also generally involved in energy production, especially in the brain.

Vitamin C is included as an antioxidant protection to the water-based tissues and to stimulate the immune system.