Vitamin b
Vitamin B
Vitamin B (/ˈvaɪtəmɪn ˈbiː/) refers to a group of eight water-soluble vitamins that play essential roles in cell metabolism. The term "Vitamin B" is often used to refer to all eight B vitamins, which include:
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
- Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Etymology
The term "Vitamin B" was coined in the early 20th century by Polish biochemist Casimir Funk. The "B" in Vitamin B represents the second letter of the alphabet, as it was the second vitamin to be discovered.
Function
Vitamin B complex helps prevent infections and helps support or promote: cell health, growth of red blood cells, energy levels, good eyesight, healthy brain function, good digestion, healthy appetite, proper nerve function, hormones and cholesterol production, cardiovascular health, and muscle tone.
Deficiency
Deficiency in Vitamin B can lead to several health issues, including beriberi, pellagra, pernicious anemia, and neural tube defects in newborns.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vitamin b
- Wikipedia's article - Vitamin b
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