The vitamins of complex B analytically:
Vitamin B1 or thiamine is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system. Its deficiency occurs especially in alcoholics and is manifested as gait instability and disturbances of cognitive functions.
Vitamin B2 or riboflavin promotes skin and eye health and is deficient in women taking oral contraceptives and alcoholics. It manifests itself with cheilitis, delayed wound healing and visual disturbances.
Vitamin B3 or niacin contributes to the utilization of the energy we receive from food. Its deficiency is observed in patients suffering from cirrhosis of the liver, malabsorption syndromes, malignant diseases and alcoholics.
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Vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid is involved in the production and metabolism of vitamin D, which plays an important role in bone and respiratory health, as well as in immune function.
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Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine helps the body produce neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, strengthens the immune system and contributes to the production of hemoglobin. Its deficiency is observed mainly in patients taking drugs that compete with it (isoniazid) as well as in patients with renal failure.
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Vitamin B7 or biotin facilitates the breakdown of fats and plays an important role in the health of hair, nails and skin.
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Vitamin B9 or folic acid is particularly important during the first trimester of pregnancy, as it protects the fetus from complications. It also helps break down homocysteine, an amino acid in the blood linked to coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. Its deficiency is observed in cases of reduced intake with food (fruits and vegetables).
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Vitamin B12 or cobalamin helps in the production of red blood cells and participates in the functioning of the nervous system. Its deficiency is observed in cases of reduced intake (red meat), in the absence of the endogenous factor in the stomach or in reduced absorption in the final ileum. It manifests with anemia and neurological symptoms.
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