Role of B vitamins

Thiamine (B1)

• Needed to produce energy.
• Activates Phase I liver detoxification.
• Helps feel composure and clear-headedness.
• Helps metabolize glucose.

Riboflavin (B2)

• Activates Phase I liver detoxification.
• Responsible for bacterial toxin elimination.
• Essential in fatty acid metabolism.
• Alleviates eye fatigue, prevents cataracts.
• Needed in proper thyroid function.

Niacin (B3)

• Activates Phase I liver detoxification.
• Important in rebuilding and maintaining healthy skin.
• Aids the function of the nervous system; by breaking down fats, carbohydrates and protein.
• Aids production of the hydrochloric acid (stomach acid).
• Aids bile production which is key in estrogen metabolism and detoxification.
• Lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.
• Aids long-term memory formation.
• Regulates blood sugar levels.
• Has an indirect effect on serotonin levels, and is therefore said to have prominent anti-depressant effects.
• Promotes the release of growth hormone (which has an anti-aging function).

Pantothenic acid (B5)

• Supports Phase I and Phase II liver detoxification.
• Aids liver elimination of inflammatory substances.
• Key in the production of adrenal hormones such as cortisol, DHEA.
• Vital vitamin in coping with extreme stress.
• Sufficient levels are needed for the production of estrogen and progesterone, as well as neurotransmitters.
• Can be a stamina enhancer and prevents certain types of anemia.

Pyridoxine (B6)

• Has one of the most dramatic mood-elevating effects of all the B vitamins.
• Precursor for production of serotonin and progesterone.
• Can modulate estrogen and reduce symptoms of Estrogen Dominance.
• Helps the liver function optimally by promoting the proper flow of bile.
• Helps the body produce melatonin.
• Involved in carbohydrate, amino acid and fat metabolism.
• Plays a central role in energy production.
• Can modulate lipid metabolism by lowering LDL, increasing HDL cholesterol.
• Aids skin and wound healing.
• Activates many enzymes and aids B12 absorption.

Folate (B9)

• Inducer of several liver detoxification pathways.
• Considered a brain food.
• Responsible for breaking down homocysteine, a toxic and inflammatory agent produced by the liver if not properly converted.
• Aids serotonin production and elevates mood.
• In childbearing women, helps prevent neural tube defects and their resulting brain and nervous system damage to the baby.

Cobalamin (B12)

• The most chemically complex of all the vitamins and it is a blanket name for a group of essential compounds called cobalamins.
• An important factor for the activation of the liver detox pathway that detoxes the heavy metals and histamines.
• Prevents anemia and aids folate in the utilization of iron.
• Responsible for good energy levels, good memory and essential in the ability to learn and retain information.
• Helps with more refreshing and restful sleep.
• Plays an active role in the growth, protection and regeneration of the nervous system, even the prevention of Parkinson’s.
• Key in cardiovascular health; it lowers the level of homocysteine which is they key cause on chronic inflammation of cardiovascular conditions.
• Helps the body to secrete melatonin.