Vitamin B Complex: Benefits, Overdose Symptoms, Resources

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The Vitamin B Complex comprises of the essential B Vitamins: Below you will find the list of vitamins that are included in the vitamin B Complex with links to resources about each vitamin.
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B7
Vitamin B9
Vitamin B12
Choline
Inositol

Vitamin B Complex is needed for the proper functioning of almost every process in the body. B Vitamins are water-soluble which means any excess will be excreted through the urine. This also means that B Vitamins need to be taken on a daily basis, as the only one we can store is Vitamin B12.

Why We Need Vitamin B Complex

Energy Production: Vitamin B1 is needed to help convert the carbohydrates we eat into glucose.

Healthy Nervous system: The Vitamin B Complex is essential for the healthy functioning of the nervous system.

Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails: The Vitamin B Complex is essential for correct RNA and DNA synthesis and cell reproduction. As our Skin, Hair and Nails are constantly growing and renewing themselves we need the B vitamins to ensure the good health of these structures.

Good Digestion: The Vitamin B Complex is essential for correct digestion, production of HCl (Hydrochloric acid) and to assist in the breakdown of fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

Synergy: The B Vitamins work so closely with one other that a deficiency in any one B Vitamin can lead to poor functioning of any or all of the others even if they are in good supply.

Vitamin B Overdose

Vitamin B1: Overdose of vitamin B1 can lead to skin rash, hypersensitivity, heart palpitation, agitation and high blood pressure.

Vitamin B2: Overdose or an excess riboflavin in the body may cause fatigue, vomiting and low blood pressure.

Vitamin B3: An overdose can cause a number of side effects such as, skin rash, insomnia, flushing, nausea and vomiting, high blood sugar, ulcers and liver disorders.

Vitamin B5: Overdose symptoms may include, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal problems and water retention.

Vitamin B6: Overdose of vitamin B6 has been associated with sensory neuropathy, which can cause numbness and tingling, especially in the hands and feet.

Vitamin B7: This vitamin is not known to have any overdose or toxicity effect. Some people might get biotin overdose symptoms like skin rash along with increased blood sugar after taking this vitamin in excessive amounts.

Vitamin B9: Folic acid overdose can also mask symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency, if left undiagnosed and untreated, can lead to neurological problems.

Vitamin B12: Overdose effects of vitamin B12 are not known. Some people might get palpitation and numbness and tingling sensation in extremities.

Resource by Thrive Med Spa

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