Vitamin B Complex: Difference between revisions

!Vitamin and Name

|[[Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)|Vitamin B₁ (Thiamine)]]

|Essential for carbohydrate metabolism, nerve function, and energy production. Plays a critical role in nerve transmission and is important for maintaining muscle function.

|[[Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)|Vitamin B₂ (Riboflavin)]]

|Involved in energy production, skin and eye health, and the metabolism of fats, drugs, and steroids. It helps maintain healthy blood cells and boosts energy levels.

|[[Vitamin B3 (Niacin)|Vitamin B₃ (Niacin)]]

|Critical for DNA repair, cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism, and maintaining skin health. Also plays a role in reducing [[Oxidative Stress|oxidative stress]] and inflammation.

|[[Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)|Vitamin B₅ (Pantothenic Acid)]]

|Vital for the production of coenzyme A, essential in fatty acid synthesis. It's important for synthesizing and metabolizing proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

|[[Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)|Vitamin B₆ (Pyridoxine)]]

|Important for amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and hemoglobin production. Also plays a role in cognitive development and immune function.

|[[Vitamin B7 (Biotin)|Vitamin B₇ (Biotin)]]

|Key for fatty acid synthesis, amino acid metabolism, and gene regulation. Essential for metabolic processes involving fats and amino acids and the production of glucose.

|[[Vitamin B9 (Folate)|Vitamin B₉ (Folate)]]

|Crucial for DNA synthesis, cell division, and red blood cell formation. Supports maternal and fetal health during pregnancy and plays a role in preventing neural tube defects.

|[[Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)|Vitamin B₁₂ (Cobalamin)]]

|Essential for nerve function, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation. Important for brain health, energy production, and creating important nerve sheathing.