Eight different complex comprises of vitamin B with many other subtypes are basically involved in helping the body break down food to make energy, but various vitamin B help to ward off headaches, to support the immune system, and to ensure healthy pregnancies, amongst other things.
A balanced diet will typically provide you with your daily allowance of each kind of Vitamin B. Amongst the various sources available some rich source of vitamin B includes milk, cheese, eggs, apples and oranges.
Vitamin B is essential for a healthy nervous system and its deficiency can lead to anemia, neuropsychiatric disorders, manifest cracks around the mouth and can also cause osteoporosis.
Folic acid supplements are available for pregnant women to avoid vitamin B deficiency while vegans will need to find a supplement for B12, which only comes from meat-oriented products.
Dr Rajesh Bhardwaj, a senior ENT specialist, tells us about Vitamin B and its supplementation by addressing the following queries mentioned below :
- What are the benefits of Vitamin B?
- What are the symptoms of Vitamin B deficiency?
- Are there any easy sources of Vitamin B complex?
- What are Vitamin B-rich foods?
- What are the types of Vitamin B?
- Who is prone to Vitamin B deficiency
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