They serve as important cofactors or coenzymes in a wide variety of metabolic processes in the body.
B group (or B complex) vitamins help the energy production and biosynthesis of many physiologically vital molecules in cells.1,2 They are water soluble and are not stored in the body.
B Complex;
- To reduce the frequency of migraine attacks,
- In reducing the risk of depression and anxiety,
- In the healing of skin wounds,
- In fatty liver,
- It helps support neurological functions.
In the deficiency of B group vitamins;
- Neurologic disorders,
- Mental health disorders,
- Anemia,
- Hypertension,
- İnsomnia disease,
- Heart diseases,
- Skin diseases are seen.
References;
1. A complete guide to B vitamins. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325292
2. Kennedy, DO. B Vitamins and the Brain: Mechanisms, Dosage, and Efficacy—A Review. Nutrients, 2016, 8, 68; doi:10.3390/nu8020068.
3. Vitamin B https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548710/
4. Schellack, N. et al. B-complex vitamin deficiency and supplementation. S Afr Pharmacist J, 2015;82(4):28-32.
5. Benefits and uses of B-complex vitamins. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324856