Vitamin B

Vitamins play a vital role in our lives- each vitamin is responsible for the way our bodies work and function, and a deficiency in certain vitamins can lead to break-down, oxidation and disease. Here’s a break down of the B vitamins to better help you understand what’s its function is and how it plays a role in your overall heath, and especially the health of your skin. Vitamin B1, which is also known as thiamine, is essential for a healthy nervous system. Thiamine is contributes to healthy memory, healthy nerve function, and assists in carbohydrate metabolism. Thiamin also contributes to healthy eye function, as well as hair and skin health. A deficiency in thiamine can contribute to hair loss and skin sensitivity. Lackluster hair? Try HIRSANA 30 Capsule Golden Millet Oil. Vitamin B2, which is known as riboflavin, is essential for carbohydrate and energy metabolism, as well as healthy immune function. Riboflavin aids in cell respiration and cell growth. Because riboflavin is an antioxidant it protects the skin cells from free radical damage and assists enzyme function. While acting as an antioxidant riboflavin stimulates cell growth and promotes tissue perfusion, therefore contributing to improved skin health and appearance. Vitamin B3, which is also known as niacin, is essential for fat and carbohydrate metabolism and healthy immune function, it also assists in the creation of hormones in the adrenal glands. Niacin is great for topical use in skin care preparations in a niacinamide form to assist in smoothing skin texture, reducing hyperpigmentation, and strengthening the skin’s barrier function. Try the NIA24 product range. B5, which is also known as pantothenic acid, is responsible for protein synthesis. Pantothenic acid assists in cellular regeneration and wound healing. Pantothenic acid works in conjunction with Coenzyme A to regulate and produce hormones. Without a sufficient amount of pantothenic acid CoA will produce excess hormones which in turn cause inflammation and acne. Pantothenic acid aids in hormone regulation and therefore is great for preventing and regulating hormonal breakouts. Try SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel, a B5-enriched sodium hyaluronate gel. B6, which is also known as pyridoxine, is very similar to vitamin B5 is vital for the body and plays an important role in the metabolism of proteins. A deficiency of this vitamin can cause cosmetic problems such as hair loss and skin inflammation. For weak nails, try Elon MATRIX Plus Biotin Supplement for Nails. B7, which is also known as biotin, is responsible for cell growth, the production of fatty acids, and the metabolism of fats and amino acids. Biotin is also responsible for healthy hair and nail growth as it assists in protein synthesis. A deficiency in biotin can cause hair loss, slow hair growth and weak nails. B9, also known as folic acid, is responsible for healthy red blood cell function. Folic acid is responsible for many bodily functions and folate deficiency can lead to many diseases and disorders. Because folic acid is a contributing vitamin in all bodily processes it also contributes to the health of skin, hair and nails. B12, also known as cyanocobalamin, is responsible for DNA and fatty acid synthesis. B12 is similar to B9; a deficiency of B12 can lead to disorders such as anemia. Take your vitamins! Supplements are great in addition to a healthy diet. Look Ffr B-vitamin rich foods… we recommend eating turkey, liver, tuna, chili peppers, lentils, bananas, potatoes, oats, barley, wheat bran, avocado, salmon, and nuts. Leave us a comment below and tell us what your favorite vitamins are!