Vitamin B

Vitamin B is not a single vitamin but rather a complex of eight different water-soluble vitamins that are collectively known as the B-vitamins. Each of these vitamins has a specific role in the body, and they are often found in the same types of foods. The B-vitamins are:

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Important for energy metabolism and nerve function.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Involved in energy production and the metabolism of fats, drugs, and steroids.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Essential for energy metabolism and involved in DNA repair.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Necessary for the synthesis of fatty acids and the production of energy.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): Important for the metabolism of amino acids and the production of neurotransmitters.

Vitamin B7 (Biotin): Plays a role in the metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids, and glucose.

Vitamin B9 (Folate or Folic Acid): Essential for DNA synthesis and cell growth.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Crucial for the formation of red blood cells and the health of the nervous system.

These B-vitamins are involved in various metabolic processes in the body, including the conversion of food into energy, the synthesis of DNA and red blood cells, and the maintenance of the nervous system. They are found in a variety of foods, including meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, leafy green vegetables, and whole grains.