subject: Health Benefits Of Vitamin B Complex [print this page] Let us discuss some of the health benefits of Vitamin B complex that includes; each and every constituent of B Vitamin play specific role in terms of health. B-1 and B-2 are necessary for proper functioning of nerves, heart and muscles. B-5 and B-12 play significant role for growth and development while B-3 maintains the health of digestive and nervous system. B-6 is essential for enhancing the power of immune system and for protein metabolism. B-9 is helpful for cell metabolism while B-7 is associated with the production of hormones.
Recent studies have revealed that B-1 is helpful for the prevention kidney disorder in diabetic patients and might also lower the risk of cataracts in eyes. Vitamin B-2 might provide relief from Migraine headaches. Vitamin B-3 reduces LDL cholesterol levels and B-6 provides relief from premenstrual disorders reduces the risk of heart disease and prevents neurological disorders. Vitamin B-9 lowers the risk of pre-birth defects in conceived women, and prevents the risk of contracting certain type of cancers, such as colon, pancreas etc., while B-12 lowers the risk of cervical cancer. The Vitamin B complex is helpful for wound healing, lowers inflammation and for healthy skin.
Whole grains or cereals such as brown rice, whole wheat, corn, are good source of Vitamin B-1, B-2, and B-3 while green leafy vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, potatoes, broccoli, amaranth, contain Vitamin B-2 and B-9. Bananas contain Vitamin B-6 and B-7. Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and seeds such as sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, consists Vitamin B-3 and B-9. Rajma beans, soya beans and other legumes contain B-1 and B-2 whereas citrus fruits, berries, strawberries, tomatoes, avocados, dates, pomegranates, watermelon contain Vitamin B-9 and B-5.
To conclude, taking plant based foods that contain Vitamin B complex is better for health rather than trying animal based foods that contain the same Vitamin B, in the diet menu. The above cited article provides only general information and it is not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, and medical consultation for any health disorder. However, one should take advice of Health care Professionals in case of any health disorder and for the treatment of the same.
