{"id":10425,"date":"2019-07-16T09:52:52","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T09:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=10425"},"modified":"2025-01-22T08:03:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T06:03:25","slug":"why-do-you-need-vitamin-b-in-your-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/nutrition-blog\/why-do-you-need-vitamin-b-in-your-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do you need vitamin B in your diet?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The term \u2018vitamin B\u2019 refers to eight different vitamins<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Vitamin B group<\/h2>\n

Vitamin B1: Thiamin<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Thiamin allows the body to use carbohydrates<\/a> as energy. Vitamin B1 is essential for glucose metabolism. In addition, it plays a key role in the functioning of nerves, muscles, and the heart.<\/p>\n

Vitamin B2: Riboflavin<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Riboflavin can be found in grains, plants, and dairy products. This vitamin is crucial for breaking down food into its various components. In addition, it\u2019s essential for absorbing other nutrients and maintaining tissues.<\/p>\n

Vitamin B3: Niacin<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Every part of your body<\/a> needs niacin it to function properly. As a supplement, niacin may assist in \u2013 for example – lowering cholesterol, easing arthritis and boosting brain functioning.<\/p>\n

Vitamin B5: pantothenic acid<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pantothenic acid is necessary for making blood<\/a> cells. In addition to this, it helps you convert the food you eat into energy.<\/p>\n

Vitamin B7: Biotin<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin. It assists your body by converting food into energy. It plays a crucial role during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Additionally, biotin is important for maintaining the health of your hair, skin and nails.<\/p>\n

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Vitamin B6: Pyridoxine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pyridoxine has been used to inhibit or treat certain nerve disorders in addition to treating certain hereditary disorders.<\/p>\n

Folate<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The body needs folate to make DNA in addition to other genetic material. In addition, your body also needs folate for your cells to divide. Folic acid, which is a form of folate, is used in fortified foods and most dietary supplements.<\/p>\n

Vitamin B12: Cyanocobalamin<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is a man-made form of vitamin B12. Cyanocobalamin plays an important role in growth, cell reproduction, blood formation in addition to protein and tissue synthesis.<\/p>\n

As we mentioned earlier in this article, all B vitamins play a key role in converting food into energy in the body. Each vitamin also has a unique role in a person’s health. B vitamins are important for making sure the body’s cells are functioning properly:<\/p>\n