B Vitamins are important co-enzymes,B Vitamins are good for cardiovascular health, memory and brain

March 19, 2010 - PRLog -- WHY B VITAMINS ARE IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL  IN OUR FOOD?
Dr.Kumar Pati, BAMS, MASF


Dr.Pati is a medical doctor who studied both Ayurvedic medicine of  India as well as western Alopathic medicine. Dr.Pati is a graduate of J.B.Roy State College of Ayurvedic Medicine in Kolkata University, India.

Dr.Pati is is CEO of Best Nutrition Products Inc in California as well as he is the Founder and Chairman of Biotechayur, Orissa, India.

Vitamin B 1 (Thiamine)

Thiamin increases the blood circulation, helps in the blood formation and metabolism of carbohydrate. I is also required for the health of the nervous system and is used  in the biosynthesis  of   a number of cell constituents, including the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and gamma-amino acid (GABA). It is used  in the formation of hydrochloric acid and therefore plays  a in digestion. It is also great for the brain and may help with depression, assists with memory and learning

Vitamin B 2 (Riboflavin)

Riboflavin (b 2) is manufactured in the body by the intestines. Deficiency indicates in mouth chellotic fissures are seen at the corners of the mouth, ulcers on the tongue & lips. Dermatitis, burning feet, dizziness, hair loss, insomnia, light sensitivity, poor digestion are also common with the deficiency of  
Its richest natural sources are milk, egg, liver and green  leafy vegetables.


Vitamin B 3 Niacin

Niacin belongs to the family of B Vitamins (B3). General health benefits of Vitamin B 3 include supporting metabolism, function of immune and nervous system, cell growth and division. Niacin can can be found in many food sources, ranging from legumes to a variety of meat products

Vitamin B 5 (pantothenic Acid)

Human blood normally contains 18 to 35 mg of pantothenic acid per 100mg, mostly  present in the cells as coenzyme. It acts as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of cholesterol, fatty acids.  Co enzyme  plays an important part in the lipid metabolism.  A good amount of pantothenic acid is present in the protein bound form.
Deficiency signs can be found with dermatitis, fatty liver  degeneration of spinal cord, myelin degeneration of peripheral nerves, and involution of  thymus occurs due to deficiency of this vitamin.  Various tissues are also affected, including gastro-intestinal disturbances, alopecia, cornification of the skin and hypofunction of adrenal cortex. Deficiency of pantothenic acid can also cause retarded growth, failure of reproduction, dermatitis, and  haemorrhagic adrenal cortical necrosis

Vitamin B 6  Pyridoxin

It helps  in the synthesis of the fats from proteins and carbohydrates. It is suggested that pyridoxine is involved in the active transport of amino acids and certain metallic ions across cell membranes. It takes part in protein metabolism and to some extent in fat and carbohydrate metabolism.  Deficiency of this vitamin may also cause nails that ridged, an inflamed tongue as well as changes to bones, which can includes osteoporosis and arthritis.

VITAMIN B 7  Biotin

Is also known as Biotin. Biotin acts coenzyme for carboxylase enzyme that helps in carbon dioxide fixation. Biotin is one of the most active biological substances known. An extremely small amount of  this vitamin has a marked effect on the growth of yeast and certain bacteria.  Deficiency of this vitamin causes dermatitis especially of extremities, pallor of skin and mucous membranes. Also deficiency of biotin causes muscular weakness, pains, pins and needles (pricking of the skin) lassitude and lack of appetite.

Vitamin B 9

It is also known as folic acid. It is a water soluble vitamin.  Folic acid is a group of chemically different compounds. It is also known as Vitamin M
Folic acid acts as a coenzyme. It takes part in the formation and maturation of the red cells, Along with B 12 it helps in the synthesis of nucleic acid. Deficiency causes disturbances in the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)  and metabolism of the nucleated red cells resulting in megaloblastic and macrocytic  anemia. Folic acid helps to eliminate homocysteine, a blood toxin known to affect heart muscle and influences cholesterol to deposit in heart muscle It use is known to help prevent stroke and heart attack. Increased homocysteine levels result in week bones leading to fractures. It is used in the treatment of the megaloblastic anaemia.
Deficiency of foloic acid, may result in fatigue, acne, a sore tongue, cracking at the corners of mouth.

VITAMINS B 12,  cyanocobalamine

Vitamin B 12 a nutrient found in meat, liver, kidney fish, milk, cheese,  egg. Etc.
It may protect against brain shrinkage, wide variety of neurological symptoms, including facial neuralgia.

Studies have shown a significantly higher rate of Vitamin B 12 deficiency in people with MS than people without MS. Many people have iron deficiency, they are likely to be low on vitamin B 12

Dr.Kumar Pati, CEO Best Nutrition INC USA and Chairman of the Board, Biotechayur Pvt Ltd. Orissa, India

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