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“Vitamin B” is an essential vitamin that plays a variety of very important roles in supporting your body’s regular functions to keep you healthy. More commonly referred to as “Vitamin B complex”, vitamin B is actually made up of eight distinct vitamins including B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12. While most people who eat a healthy diet (i.e., a good balance of foods from all four food groups) will get enough vitamin B from the foods they eat, many of us struggle with eating a balanced or healthy diet (those who eat a diet consisting of more processed foods may be lacking in one or more B vitamins). Also, since vitamin B12 is only found in animal-based foods (meat, eggs, milk, etc.), those who follow a strict vegan diet will need to rely on foods fortified with B12 or take a B12 supplement in order to get the vitamins they need. Here are some of the benefits of vitamin B:
The various B vitamins can be found in a number of different foods and in foods of all four food groups. Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) is found in whole grains, beans, peanuts, spinach, kale, blackstrap molasses, etc. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), is found in almonds, wild rice, milk, eggs, yogurt, spinach, soybeans, etc. Vitamin B3 (Niacin), is found in red meat, yeast, eggs, green vegetables and beans. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) is found in almost every food, but especially eggs, yogurt, avocados, meat and legumes. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is found in lentils, sunflower seeds, cheese, brown rice, tuna, salmon, turkey, chicken, etc. Vitamin B7 (Biotin) is found in liver, pork, chicken, fish, potatoes, cauliflower, eggs, nuts, barley, etc. Vitamin B9 (Folate) is found in leafy green vegetables, salmon, beets, root vegetables, milk, etc. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) is found in dairy, pork, beef, fish and shellfish.
To learn more about Vitamin B or if you need help with creating and maintaining a balanced diet, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. Remember, at Physiomed…Healthier Starts Here.
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