The B vitamins consist of a group of eight essential vitamins plus a group of non-essential compounds known as vitamin B complex members or factors. B complex factors are not considered as essential vitamins as the human body can synthesise them. The B vitamins include thiamine (B1), ribofl avin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7 or vitamin H), folic acid (B9) and cyanocobalamin (B12). The designated names originated during early nutritional research, when growth factors for organisms were specified with the letter B plus a letter or numerical factor. As they were isolated and characterised chemically, each vitamin was found to serve as a parent of a specifi c “helper” enzyme, known as a co-enzyme. Natural rich sources of B vitamins include green leafy vegetables, brewer’s yeast, dairy products, legumes, nuts, wheat germ, wholegrains, fish, poultry, eggyolks, meats and organ meats.

The B Vitamins are usually required in the body in very small amounts, they are not stored in the body for long periods and must be replenished daily either from the diet or by internal synthesis, the exception being vitamin B12, which can be stored in the body for any length of time. They are water-soluble and are dispersed throughout the body, and any excess is excreted in the urine. They are not chemically related but have inter-related functions and work synergistically within the body. A low intake of one or more of them may create imbalances in the levels of others and may aff ect their utilisation in the body. The B vitamins play an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins and are essential components of enzyme systems that drive the body to form energy from foods to generate new cells. Although the B vitamins are involved in converting food into energy, they supply no calories. They are also necessary for the proper function of the brain and nervous system, production of red blood cells and the healthy maintenance of skin, hair, eyes, mouth, mucous membranes, intestinal muscles, heart and the liver.

Vitamin C plus B Complex Formula
This product is formulated with an effective combination of a non-acidic form of vitamin C, all eight essential B vitamins and important vitamin B complex factors. A combination of these nutrients may help to maintain proper brain, nervous and
immune function and are essential for normal growth and development.

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Vitamin B Complex Formula
Vega vitamin B complex has been formulated to include all eight water-soluble essential B vitamins and important vitamin B complex factors.

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Para Amino Benzoic Acid
Para Amino Benzoic Acid helps to maintain the health of the intestinal bacteria, and is required for the production and utilisation of folic acid and vitamin B5 by the intestinal bacteria. It also plays a role in the metabolism of proteins, formation of red blood cells, skin health and hair pigmentation.

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Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
Folic acid is required in the body for the formation of red blood cells and for proper brain and immune function.

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Choline plus Inositol 500-Complex
Choline and inositol may be beneficial for those who wish to optimise brain, liver and nervous function.

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Biotin (Vitamin H)
Biotin plays a role in the body in healthy blood sugar profile, sweat gland function, and is essential for the normal growth and development of the bone marrow, muscle, nerve, hair, skin and nail cells.

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Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the synthesis of DNA and is therefore necessary for the healthy growth of every cell in the body, particularly the bone marrow and red blood cells.

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine and P-5-P) 100mg
Vitamin B6 is part of the water soluble B-Complex and is not stored in the body. This product contains an effective combination of Vitamin B6 and its active co-enzyme form Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (P-5-P) for maximum absorption and utilisation of Vitamin B6 in the body.

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine and P-5-P) 50mg
P-5-P is the active co-enzyme form of vitamin B6, and is a more absorbable form of the vitamin. The co-enzymes of vitamin B6 play an important role in the production of red blood cells, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, energy release from foods, and maintaining a healthy nervous system and brain function.

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Co-Enzyme B6 (P-5-P)
The co-enzymes of vitamin B6 play an important role in the production of red blood cells, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, energy release from foods, and maintaining a healthy nervous system and brain function.

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B5 is required for the production of the adrenal gland hormones, which maintain normal growth and enable the body to cope during demanding and hectic times.

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin) No-Flush Formula
Vitamin B3 is required for energy production within cells, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, proper circulation and nervous function, healthy skin and normal secretion of bile and stomach fluids.

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B2 is required for healthy eyes, hair, skin, nails and the lining of the nose and throat. It also has a role in the formation of liver enzymes and the normal functioning of mental and muscular systems.

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
In its co-enzyme form, vitamin B1 is thought to lay a role in normal appetite and growth, production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, energy release from foods, and to optimise cognitive activity, brain and nervous function.

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Low Intake of B vitamins may adversely aff ect tissues that grow or metabolise rapidly, such as the cells of the blood, digestive tract, nervous system and the skin. There are certain groups of people who may benefit by increasing their dietary intake of B vitamins, such as heavy drinkers, smokers, individuals with a poor appetite or diet, those on a high carbohydrate, fat or protein diet (e.g. body builders and athletes), adolescents, the elderly, those with a mentally or physically demanding lifestyle, vegetarians and vegans, and during pregnancy and menstruation.