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B-Vitamins
- 5-15-2009
- Categorized in: Vitamins
B-Vitamins
The vitamins help to maintain the health of the nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver and mouth, as well as healthy muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract and proper brain function. B-Complex vitamins act as coenzymes, helping enzymes to react chemically with other substances, and are involved in energy production. They may be useful for alleviating depression or anxiety as well. Adequate intake of the B Vitamins is very important for elderly people because these nutrients are not as well absorbed as we age. There have even been cases of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease whose problems were later found to be due to a deficiency of vitamin B12 plus the B complex. The B vitamins should always be taken together, but up to two or three times more of one B vitamins than another can be taken for a period of time if needed for a particular disorder. There is liquid forms that are absorbed more easily, which are good choices for older adults and those with absorption problems.
Because the B vitamins work together, a deficiency in one often indicates a deficiency in another. Although the B vitamins are a team, they will be discussed individually over the next few weeks.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Thiamine enhance circulation and assists on blood formation, carbohydrate metabolism, and the production of hydrochloric acid, which is important for proper digestion. Thiamine also optimizes cognitive activity and brain function. It has a positive effect on energy, growth, normal appetite, and learning capacity, and is needed for proper muscle tone of the intestines, stomach, and heart. Thiamine also acts as an antioxidant, protection the body from the degenerative effects of aging, alcohol consumption, and smoking.
Beriberi, a nervous system disease that is rare in developed nations, is caused by a deficiency of thiamine. Other symptoms that can result from thiamine deficiency include constipation, edema, enlarged liver, fatigue, forgetfulness, gastrointestinal disturbances, heart changes, irritability, labored breathing, loss of appetite, muscle atrophy, nervousness, numbness of the hands and feet, pain and sensitivity, poor coordination, tingling sensations, weak and sore muscles, general weakness, and severe weight loss.
Sources
The richest food sources of thiamine include brown rice, egg yolks, fish, legumes, liver, peanuts, peas, poultry, rice bran, wheat germ, and whole grains. Other sources are asparagus, brewer's yeast, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, dulse, kelp, most nuts, oatmeal, plums, dried prunes, raisings, spirulina, and watercress. Herbs that contain thiamine include alfalfa, bladderwrack, burdock root, catnip, cayenne, chamomile chickweed, eyebright, fennel seed, fenugreek, hops, parsley, peppermint, raspberry leaf, red clover, rose hips, yarrow, and yellow dock.
Comments
Antibiotics, phenytoin (Dilantin, a drug used to prevent seizures), sulfa drugs, and oral contraceptives, and heavy alcohol or caffeine consumption may decrease thiamine levels in the body. A high-carbohydrate diet increases the need for thiamine. Alcoholics are among those most often deficient in thiamine.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Riboflavin is necessary for red blood cell formation, antibody production, cell respiration, and growth. it alleviates eye fatigue and is important in the prevention and treatment of cataracts. It aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Together with vitamin A, it maintains and improves the mucous membranes in the digestive tract. Riboflavin also facilitates the use of oxygen by the tissues of the skin, nails, and hair; eliminates dandruff; and helps the absorption of iron and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Consumption of adequate amounts of riboflavin is important during pregnancy, because a lack of this vitamin can damage a developing fetus even if a woman shows no signs of deficiency. Riboflavin is needed for the metabolism of the amino acid tryptophan, which is converted into niacin in the body. Carpal tunnel syndrome may benefit from a treatment program that includes riboflavin and vitamin B6.
Deficiency symptoms include cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, eye disorders, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, and skin lesions, a group of symptoms collectively referred to as riboflavinosis. Other possible deficiency symptoms include dermatitis, dizziness, hair loss, insomnia, light sensitivity, poor digestion, retarded growth, and slowed mental response.
Sources:
High levels of vitamin B2 are found in the following foods: Cheese, egg yolks, fish, legumes, milk, meat, poultry, spinach, whole grains, and yogurt. Other sources include asparagus, avocados, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, currants, dandelion greens, dulse, kelp, leafy green vegetables, mushrooms, molasses, nuts, and watercress. Herbs that contain vitamin B2 include alfalfa, bladderwrack, burdock, catnip, cayenne, chamomile, chickweed, eyebright, fennel seed, fenugreek, ginseng, hops, Shavegrass, mullein, parsley, peppermint, raspberry leaves, red clover, rose hips, sage and yellow dock.
Comments:
Factors that increase the need for riboflavin include the use of oral contraceptives and strenuous exercise. This B vitamin is easily destroyed by light, antibiotics, and alcohol. Taking too much riboflavin (over 50 mg daily) over a long period of time may lead to cataracts and retinal diseases.
Vitamin K (K1 Phylloquinone, plant extraction)
Vitamin K is needed for the production of prothrombin, which is necessary for blood clotting. It is also essential for bone formation and repair; it is necessary for the synthesis of osteocalcin, the protein in bone tissue on which calcium crystallizes. Consequently, it may help prevent osteoporosis.
Vitamin K plays an important role in the intestines and aids in converting glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver, promoting healthy liver function. it may increase resistance to infection in children and help prevent cancers that target the inner linings of the organs. It aids in promoting longevity. A deficiency of this vitamin can cause abnormal and /or internal bleeding.
There are three forms of vitamin K: K1 (phylloquinone or phytonactone), which comes from plants; vitamin K2, a family of substances called menaquinones, which are made by intestinal bacteria; and vitamin K3 (menadione), which is a synthetic substance.
Sources:
Vitamin K is fount in some foods including asparagus, blackstrap molasses, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, dark green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, leaf lettuce, liver, oatmeal, oats, rye, safflower oil, soybeans, wheat, and yogurt. Herbs that can supply Vitamin K include alfalfa, green tea, kelp, shepherd's purse. However the majority of the body's supply of this vitamin is synthesized by the "friendly" bacteria normally present in the intestines.
Comments:
Antibiotics increase the need for dietary or supplemental vitamin K. Because vitamin K is synthesized by bacteria in the intestines, taking antibiotics-which kills the bacteria-interferes with this process. Antibiotics also interfere with the absorption of vitamin K.
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The vitamins help to maintain the health of the nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver and mouth, as well as healthy muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract and proper brain function. B-Complex vitamins act as coenzymes, helping enzymes to react chemically with other substances, and are involved in energy production. They may be useful for alleviating depression or anxiety as well. Adequate intake of the B Vitamins is very important for elderly people because these nutrients are not as well absorbed as we age. There have even been cases of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease whose problems were later found to be due to a deficiency of vitamin B12 plus the B complex. The B vitamins should always be taken together, but up to two or three times more of one B vitamins than another can be taken for a period of time if needed for a particular disorder. There is liquid forms that are absorbed more easily, which are good choices for older adults and those with absorption problems.
Because the B vitamins work together, a deficiency in one often indicates a deficiency in another. Although the B vitamins are a team, they will be discussed individually over the next few weeks.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Thiamine enhance circulation and assists on blood formation, carbohydrate metabolism, and the production of hydrochloric acid, which is important for proper digestion. Thiamine also optimizes cognitive activity and brain function. It has a positive effect on energy, growth, normal appetite, and learning capacity, and is needed for proper muscle tone of the intestines, stomach, and heart. Thiamine also acts as an antioxidant, protection the body from the degenerative effects of aging, alcohol consumption, and smoking.
Beriberi, a nervous system disease that is rare in developed nations, is caused by a deficiency of thiamine. Other symptoms that can result from thiamine deficiency include constipation, edema, enlarged liver, fatigue, forgetfulness, gastrointestinal disturbances, heart changes, irritability, labored breathing, loss of appetite, muscle atrophy, nervousness, numbness of the hands and feet, pain and sensitivity, poor coordination, tingling sensations, weak and sore muscles, general weakness, and severe weight loss.
Sources
The richest food sources of thiamine include brown rice, egg yolks, fish, legumes, liver, peanuts, peas, poultry, rice bran, wheat germ, and whole grains. Other sources are asparagus, brewer's yeast, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, dulse, kelp, most nuts, oatmeal, plums, dried prunes, raisings, spirulina, and watercress. Herbs that contain thiamine include alfalfa, bladderwrack, burdock root, catnip, cayenne, chamomile chickweed, eyebright, fennel seed, fenugreek, hops, parsley, peppermint, raspberry leaf, red clover, rose hips, yarrow, and yellow dock.
Comments
Antibiotics, phenytoin (Dilantin, a drug used to prevent seizures), sulfa drugs, and oral contraceptives, and heavy alcohol or caffeine consumption may decrease thiamine levels in the body. A high-carbohydrate diet increases the need for thiamine. Alcoholics are among those most often deficient in thiamine.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Riboflavin is necessary for red blood cell formation, antibody production, cell respiration, and growth. it alleviates eye fatigue and is important in the prevention and treatment of cataracts. It aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Together with vitamin A, it maintains and improves the mucous membranes in the digestive tract. Riboflavin also facilitates the use of oxygen by the tissues of the skin, nails, and hair; eliminates dandruff; and helps the absorption of iron and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Consumption of adequate amounts of riboflavin is important during pregnancy, because a lack of this vitamin can damage a developing fetus even if a woman shows no signs of deficiency. Riboflavin is needed for the metabolism of the amino acid tryptophan, which is converted into niacin in the body. Carpal tunnel syndrome may benefit from a treatment program that includes riboflavin and vitamin B6.
Deficiency symptoms include cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, eye disorders, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, and skin lesions, a group of symptoms collectively referred to as riboflavinosis. Other possible deficiency symptoms include dermatitis, dizziness, hair loss, insomnia, light sensitivity, poor digestion, retarded growth, and slowed mental response.
Sources:
High levels of vitamin B2 are found in the following foods: Cheese, egg yolks, fish, legumes, milk, meat, poultry, spinach, whole grains, and yogurt. Other sources include asparagus, avocados, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, currants, dandelion greens, dulse, kelp, leafy green vegetables, mushrooms, molasses, nuts, and watercress. Herbs that contain vitamin B2 include alfalfa, bladderwrack, burdock, catnip, cayenne, chamomile, chickweed, eyebright, fennel seed, fenugreek, ginseng, hops, Shavegrass, mullein, parsley, peppermint, raspberry leaves, red clover, rose hips, sage and yellow dock.
Comments:
Factors that increase the need for riboflavin include the use of oral contraceptives and strenuous exercise. This B vitamin is easily destroyed by light, antibiotics, and alcohol. Taking too much riboflavin (over 50 mg daily) over a long period of time may lead to cataracts and retinal diseases.
Vitamin K (K1 Phylloquinone, plant extraction)
Vitamin K is needed for the production of prothrombin, which is necessary for blood clotting. It is also essential for bone formation and repair; it is necessary for the synthesis of osteocalcin, the protein in bone tissue on which calcium crystallizes. Consequently, it may help prevent osteoporosis.
Vitamin K plays an important role in the intestines and aids in converting glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver, promoting healthy liver function. it may increase resistance to infection in children and help prevent cancers that target the inner linings of the organs. It aids in promoting longevity. A deficiency of this vitamin can cause abnormal and /or internal bleeding.
There are three forms of vitamin K: K1 (phylloquinone or phytonactone), which comes from plants; vitamin K2, a family of substances called menaquinones, which are made by intestinal bacteria; and vitamin K3 (menadione), which is a synthetic substance.
Sources:
Vitamin K is fount in some foods including asparagus, blackstrap molasses, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, dark green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, leaf lettuce, liver, oatmeal, oats, rye, safflower oil, soybeans, wheat, and yogurt. Herbs that can supply Vitamin K include alfalfa, green tea, kelp, shepherd's purse. However the majority of the body's supply of this vitamin is synthesized by the "friendly" bacteria normally present in the intestines.
Comments:
Antibiotics increase the need for dietary or supplemental vitamin K. Because vitamin K is synthesized by bacteria in the intestines, taking antibiotics-which kills the bacteria-interferes with this process. Antibiotics also interfere with the absorption of vitamin K.
Find Liquid Alcohol Free Herb & Vitamin Extracts at: www.HoneyCombs.com
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You may find links that lead to
interesting information, or there
may be links to undesirable sites.
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PLEASE let us know the URLs so
we can block them from our campaign. |