Why the B vitamins are important for my body

Tasks of the B vitamins

Cell metabolism is based on the proper functioning of the mitochondria, in which energy is obtained from our food. The B vitamins belong to the mitotropic substances that are important for the mitochondria and are therefore also called Mitoceuticals^®.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) contributes to:

• a normal energy metabolism
• a normal function of the nervous system
• a normal mental function
• a normal heart function

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) contributes to:

• a normal energy metabolism
• a normal function of the nervous system
• the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• the protection of cells against oxidative stress
• the maintenance of normal mucous membranes, skin
• maintain a normal vision
• the maintenance of normal red blood cells
• a normal iron metabolism

Niacin (Vitamin B3) contributes to:

• a normal energy metabolism
• a normal function of the nervous system
• a normal mental function
• the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• the maintenance of normal mucous membranes and skin

Vitamin B6 contributes to:

• a normal energy metabolism
• a normal function of the nervous system
• a normal mental function
• the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• a normal function of the immune system
• the regulation of hormonal activity
• the normal formation of red blood cells
• a normal protein and glycogen metabolism
• normal cysteine synthesis
• a normal homocysteine metabolism

Vitamin B12 contributes to:

• a normal energy metabolism
• a normal function of the nervous system
• a normal mental function
• the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• a normal function of the immune system
• the normal formation of red blood cells
• a normal homocysteine metabolism

It also has an important function in cell division.

Biotin contributes to:

• a normal energy metabolism
• a normal function of the nervous system
• a normal mental function
• a normal metabolism of macronutrients

Folic acid has a function in cell division and contributes to:

• the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• a normal mental function
• a normal function of the immune system
• the growth of maternal tissue during pregnancy
• normal blood formation
• the normal amino acid synthesis
• a normal homocysteine metabolism

Pantothenic acid contributes to:

• a normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters
• the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• a normal mental performance

Choline contributes to:

• a normal fat metabolism
• the maintenance of normal liver function
• a normal homocysteine metabolism

Inositol is:

• a vitamin-like substance assigned to the B-group vitamins
• especially highly concentrated in the brain, liver, spleen, kidneys and testicles
• important for cell membranes

Possible causes of increased B vitamin requirements or deficiencies:

Environmental influences

• Vitamin B present in food can be lost due to prolonged storage
• Vitamin B can also be lost during food preparation and cooking

Lifestyle

• Stress
• Malnutrition
• Reduction diets
• Smoking
• sports
• Alcoholis

Organism

• during growth phases
• Pregnancy and lactation
• after operations*
• in old age
• by taking certain medications*

In case of diseases*

• burns
• trauma
• absorption disorders (for example, diarrhea, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis)
• diabetes mellitus
• hyperthyroidism
• liver and kidney disease
• cancer

* This refers to a possibly increased nutrient requirement and not to the alleviation, healing or prevention of a disease.