Get Your B’s!
June 26, 2015
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Do you ever feel stressed? Experience fatigue or muscle weakness? Struggle with brain fog? Then there is a good chance you are deficient in B vitamins. When you are under more stress or exerting extra energy, B vitamins are quickly used up by your body. Here is a brief rundown of the 8 different B vitamins found in a B complex supplement and the role each plays in the body.
Both B1 (thiamin) and B2 (riboflavin) are used to metabolize foods you eat and convert nutrients into useable energy in the form of “ATP”. Without these B’s, carbohydrates and proteins you ingest couldn’t be properly used by the body. B1 also helps to support proper heart and nerve function, while B2 is important for antioxidant activity in the body.
B3 (niacin) can help lower your triglycerides, raise your HDL cholesterol, improve your circulation and lower LDL cholesterol. Niacin helps relax your arteries, thereby improving circulation. This finding, along with its ability to promote healthier cholesterol levels, indicates niacin as an important nutrient for cardiovascular health.
Although B5 (pantethine) plays an important role in converting nutrients from food into energy, balancing blood sugar, reducing LDL cholesterol and supporting the cardiovascular and nervous systems, it is probably best known as a stress busting nutrient. Pantethine is important for adrenal gland health as well as overall energy production.
B6 (pyridoxal 5’-phosphate) has so many vital roles in the body. Adequate B6 helps to clear homocysteine from the blood and decrease inflammation. B6 also supports brain development, prevents cognitive decline, relieves PMS symptoms and nausea during pregnancy, and is crucial to making melatonin, the body’s sleep hormone.
B7 (biotin) is an important B vitamin involved in the metabolism of fatty acids, protein, and glucose. It has been shown to support mood by helping enzymes that elongate fatty acids for use in brain structure. Biotin also helps dry skin and is an important nutrient for hair growth.
B9 (folate) is essential for brain health and mood. Supplementing with folate during pregnancy is critical for proper fetal nervous system development. Folate is needed to synthesize DNA and RNA, and should ideally be taken for a full year prior to pregnancy. We recommend taking a methylated form of folate for maximum absorption.
Commonly known as the “energy vitamin”, B12 (methylcobalamin) can definitely help you overcome fatigue and exhaustion. It does so by supporting thyroid function and cellular methylation. B12 is also important for red blood cell formation, memory, stress, nutrient absorption, adrenal gland support, and nerve and brain regeneration. When supplementing with B12, it’s important to make sure it is in the form of methylcobalamin or adenosylcobalamin as these forms are readily absorbed. Avoid the low quality form of B12 called cyanocobalamin.
As you can see, B vitamins are essential for so many basic functions in the body, including stress management, energy production, mood stability, healthy hair, and good digestion. When selecting a B complex supplement, quality is important. Wellness Resources uses 100% natural coenzyme forms of B vitamins, the most absorbable B vitamins you will find. So, take some high quality B’s and feel the energy difference!
June 26, 2015
http://www.wellnessresources.com/wellness-blog/posts/get_your_bs/
Do you ever feel stressed? Experience fatigue or muscle weakness? Struggle with brain fog? Then there is a good chance you are deficient in B vitamins. When you are under more stress or exerting extra energy, B vitamins are quickly used up by your body. Here is a brief rundown of the 8 different B vitamins found in a B complex supplement and the role each plays in the body.
Both B1 (thiamin) and B2 (riboflavin) are used to metabolize foods you eat and convert nutrients into useable energy in the form of “ATP”. Without these B’s, carbohydrates and proteins you ingest couldn’t be properly used by the body. B1 also helps to support proper heart and nerve function, while B2 is important for antioxidant activity in the body.
B3 (niacin) can help lower your triglycerides, raise your HDL cholesterol, improve your circulation and lower LDL cholesterol. Niacin helps relax your arteries, thereby improving circulation. This finding, along with its ability to promote healthier cholesterol levels, indicates niacin as an important nutrient for cardiovascular health.
Although B5 (pantethine) plays an important role in converting nutrients from food into energy, balancing blood sugar, reducing LDL cholesterol and supporting the cardiovascular and nervous systems, it is probably best known as a stress busting nutrient. Pantethine is important for adrenal gland health as well as overall energy production.
B6 (pyridoxal 5’-phosphate) has so many vital roles in the body. Adequate B6 helps to clear homocysteine from the blood and decrease inflammation. B6 also supports brain development, prevents cognitive decline, relieves PMS symptoms and nausea during pregnancy, and is crucial to making melatonin, the body’s sleep hormone.
B7 (biotin) is an important B vitamin involved in the metabolism of fatty acids, protein, and glucose. It has been shown to support mood by helping enzymes that elongate fatty acids for use in brain structure. Biotin also helps dry skin and is an important nutrient for hair growth.
B9 (folate) is essential for brain health and mood. Supplementing with folate during pregnancy is critical for proper fetal nervous system development. Folate is needed to synthesize DNA and RNA, and should ideally be taken for a full year prior to pregnancy. We recommend taking a methylated form of folate for maximum absorption.
Commonly known as the “energy vitamin”, B12 (methylcobalamin) can definitely help you overcome fatigue and exhaustion. It does so by supporting thyroid function and cellular methylation. B12 is also important for red blood cell formation, memory, stress, nutrient absorption, adrenal gland support, and nerve and brain regeneration. When supplementing with B12, it’s important to make sure it is in the form of methylcobalamin or adenosylcobalamin as these forms are readily absorbed. Avoid the low quality form of B12 called cyanocobalamin.
As you can see, B vitamins are essential for so many basic functions in the body, including stress management, energy production, mood stability, healthy hair, and good digestion. When selecting a B complex supplement, quality is important. Wellness Resources uses 100% natural coenzyme forms of B vitamins, the most absorbable B vitamins you will find. So, take some high quality B’s and feel the energy difference!