B Complex Deficient?

in health •  8 years ago 

B complex is a group of vitamins which consist of the following:

B1 - thiamin
B2 - riboflavin
B3 - niacin
B5 - pantothenic acid
B6 - pyridoxal phosphate
B7 - biotin
B9 - folate
B12 - cobalamin

Being deficient in any or all of the above (not likely) can be the cause of the onset of the following symptoms:

  • skin issues (dermatitis, dry skin, easily bruised skin)
  • fatigue
  • headache
  • confusion
  • insomnia
  • light sensitivity
  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • fear, depression & anxiety
  • vomiting
  • forgetfulness
  • hostility
  • decrease or lack of appetite
  • rage
  • during pregnancy a lack of b complex vitamins can cause neurological defects in newborn
  • vegans are at a higher risk of deficiency

Instead of taking supplements, most B complex vitamins can be suitably attained from our diets.

B1 - whole grains and legumes, beans, spinach, kale

B2 - almonds, eggs, milk, spinach, sprouts and rice

B3 - eggs, milk, beans, green veggies and red meat

B5 - Meat, yogurt, beans, legumes and eggs

B6 - rice, salmon, tuna, turkey, chicken and seeds

B7 - chicken, pork, potatoes, nuts and egg yolks

B9 - asparagus, root vegetables, milk, wheat, beans, salmon and green leafy vegetables

B12 - dairy, beef, fish, eggs and pork

If you are not sure, please have your blood tested.

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Cheers.

Img Source: medifitbiologicals.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/VITAMIN-B-COMPLEX.jpg

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