What does vitamin B do for your body?

Question

Does anybody know what Vitamin B does for your body?

Answer 1

There is no single Vitamin B. It is divided into many other vitamins, all of which form the group called the B vitamins.

Vitamin B12-brain development, and DNA synthesis for cell regeneration

Niacin- skin, nervous system, and mental performance

Folic acid-Red blood cell formation, metabolizes fats, amino acids, protein synthesis

Vitamin B2-skin, eyes and energy

Vitamin B1- functioning of nervous system, appetite, and energy

biotin- for hair growth and protein synthesis

pantothenic acid- functioning of various glands in the body

Vitamin B6- helps metabolize fat and protein and is needed to make red blood cells

Interesting fact: Vitamin B12 is the one that is most missing in vegan diets, because it is mostly found in animal sources. However, foods like tofu, tempeh, and seitan provide B12.

Answer 2

Here are a few things for you

B1 converts glucose into energy

B2 used to make enzymes that release energy

B3 supports energy production and other chemical reactions

B5 supports energy and the adrenal gland hormones

B6 works with proteins to get them to amino acids so the body can use them

B9 Direct role in cell growth and maintenance. May help with preventing birth defects, mental function and strengthening the immune system.

B12 makes red blood cells and DNA. Supports the immune system by maintaining the cells.

See the page listed below for a complete page on all the B vitamins.