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20-September-2008 09:29:03 - B vitamins B vitamin supplement tablets B vitamin supplement tablets The B vitamins are eight water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. Historically, the B vitamins were once thought to be a single vitamin, referred to as vitamin B much like how people refer to vitamin C or vitamin D. Later research showed that they are chemically distinct vitamins that often coexist in the same foods. Supplements containing all eight are generally referred to as a vitamin B complex. Individual B vitamin supplements are referred to by the specific name of each vitamin e.g. B1, B2, B3 etc . Contents 1 List of B vitamins 1.1 Former or unclassified vitamins 2 B vitamin deficiency 3 Related nutrients 4 Health benefits 5 Vitamin B sources 6 Mnemonic 7 References 8 External links List of B vitamins Vitamin B1 thiamine Vitamin B2 riboflavin Vitamin B3 niacin, includes nicotinic acid and nicotinamide Vitamin B5 pantothenic acid Vitamin B6 pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine Vitamin B7 biotin, also known as vitamin H Vitamin B9 folic acid, also, vitamin M Vitamin B12 various cobalamins; commonly cyanocobalamin in vitamin supplements Former or unclassified vitamins Vitamin B4 adenine, DNA metabolite is no longer classified as a vitamin because it is synthesized by the human bodycitation needed Vitamin B8 myo-inositol, adenylic acid, DNA metabolite is no longer classified as a vitamin because it is synthesized by the human bodycitation needed Vitamin B15 pangamic acid is not widely accepted as a vitamin because it has not been shown to be essential in the human dietcitation needed Vitamin B17 amygdalin, laetrille is not yet classifiedcitation needed B vitamin deficiency Several named vitamin deficiency diseases may result from the lack of sufficient B-vitamins. Deficiencies of other B vitamins result in symptoms that are not part of a named deficiency disease. Vitamin Name Deficiency effects Vitamin B1 thiamine Deficiency causes beriberi. Symptoms of this disease of the nervous system include weight loss, emotional disturbances, Wernicke's encephalopathy impaired sensory perception, weakness and pain in the limbs, periods of irregular heartbeat, and edema swelling of bodily tissues. Heart failure and death may occur in advanced cases. Chronic thiamine deficiency can also cause Korsakoff's syndrome, an irreversible psychosis characterized by amnesia and confabulation. Vitamin B2 riboflavin Deficiency causes ariboflavinosis. Symptoms may include cheilosis cracks in the lips, high sensitivity to sunlight, angular cheilitis, glossitis inflammation of the tongue, seborrheic dermatitis or pseudo-syphilis particularly affecting the scrotum or labia majora and the mouth, pharyngitis, hyperemia, and edema of the pharyngeal and oral mucosa. Vitamin B3 niacin Deficiency, along with a deficiency of tryptophan causes pellagra. Symptoms include aggression, dermatitis, insomnia, weakness, mental confusion, and diarrhea. In advanced cases, pellagra may lead to dementia and death. Vitamin B5 pantothenic acid Deficiency can result in acne and paresthesia, although it is uncommon. Vitamin B6 pyridoxine Deficiency may lead to anemia, depression, dermatitis, high blood pressure hypertension, water retention, and elevated levels of homocysteine. Vitamin B7 biotin Deficiency does not typically cause symptoms in adults but may lead to impaired growth and neurological disorders in infants. Vitamin B9 folic acid Deficiency results in a macrocytic anemia, and elevated levels of homocysteine. Deficiency in pregnant women can lead to birth defects. Supplementation is often recommended during pregnancy. Researchers have shown that folic acid might also slow the insidious effects of age on the brain. Vitamin B12 cobalamin Deficiency causes macrocytic anemia, elevated homocysteine, peripheral neuropathy, memory loss and other cognitive deficits. It is most likely to occur among elderly people as absorption through the gut declines with age; the autoimmune disease pernicious anemia is another common cause. It can also cause symptoms of mania and psychosis. In rare extreme cases, paralysis can result. Related nutrients Many of the following substances have been referred to as vitamins because they were believed to be vitamins at one time, and they are relevant to vitamin nomenclature in that the numbers that were assigned to them form gaps in the series of B-vitamin names. Some of them, though not essential to humans, are essential in the diets of other organisms; others have no known nutritional value. See also Orthomolecular medicine. Vitamin B4: Adenine, a nucleobase.1 Vitamin B7: Vitamin I of Centanni E. 1935 - also called 'Enteral factor' - is a water and alcohol soluble rice-bran factor which prevents digestive disturbance in pigeons. It governs the anatomical and functional integrity of the intestinal tract. Later found in yeast. Possible candidates for this substance are inositol, niacin nicotinic acid, and biotin. Carnitine was also claimed to be a candidate but is not soluble in alcohol.citation needed Vitamin B8: adenosine monophosphate, or alternately inositol has also been called vitamin B8 Vitamin B10: para-aminobenzoic acid, or PABA Vitamin B11: Pteryl-hepta-glutamic acid - Chick growth factor, which is a form of Folic acid. Later found to be one of five folates necessary for humans; also known as Vitamin S or Factor S. L-carnitine is called Vitamin B11 in Francecitation needed. Vitamin B13: Orotic acid. Vitamin B14: cell proliferant, anti-anemia, rat growth, and antitumor pterin phosphate named by Earl R. Norris biochemist of folic acid fame. Isolated from human urine at 0.33ppm later in blood, but later abandoned by him as further evidence did not confirm this. He also claimed this was not Xanthopterin. Vitamin B15 6-O-dimethylaminoacetyl-D-gluconic acid Pangamic acid Vitamin B16 dimethylglycine - also known as DMG. However Lipoic acid was discovered and named a B-Vitamin after B15 and before B17 Vitamin B17 Amygdalin, Nitrilosides, or laetrile - A substance found in a number of seeds, sprouts, beans, tubers and grains. While toxic in large quantities, proponents claim that it is effective in cancer treatment and prevention. 2 Vitamin B18 - Vitamin B19 - Vitamin B20 Carnitine - Vitamin B21 - Vitamin B22 - often claimed as an ingredient of Aloe vera extracts but also in many other foods. Claimed by one source to be Vitamin B12b-δ. Vitamin Bh - another name for Biotin Vitamin Bm mouse factor - also used to designate Inositol Vitamin Bp Choline -dubious - discuss Vitamin Bt L-carnitine - Vitamin Bv - a type of B6 but not Pyridoxine Vitamin Bw - a type of Biotin but not d-Biotin Vitamin Bx - another name for PABA para-Aminobenzoic acid Lipoic acid - Note: B16, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21 B22 do not appear to be animal factors but are claimed by some naturopaths as human therapedic factors. Health benefits The B vitamins often work together to deliver a number of health benefits to the body. B vitamins have been shown to: Support and increase the rate of metabolism Maintain healthy skin and muscle tone Enhance immune and nervous system function Promote cell growth and division - including that of the red blood cells that help prevent anemia. Reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal forms of cancer3, when consumed in food, but not when ingested in vitamin tablet form.45 Together, they also help combat the symptoms and causes of stress, depression, and cardiovascular disease. All B vitamins are water soluble, and are dispersed throughout the body. Most of the B vitamins must be replenished daily, since any excess is excreted in the urine.6 A six year cobalamin store can be found in the liver, despite its water soluble nature.citation needed Vitamin B sources Different B vitamins come from different natural sources, such as potatoes, bananas, lentils, chilli peppers, tempeh, liver oil, liver, turkey, tuna, Nutritional yeast or brewer's yeast and molasses. Marmite and Vegemite bill themselves as one of the world's richest known sources of vitamin B. As might be expected, due to its high content of brewer's yeast, beer is a source of B vitamins7, although this may be less true for filtered beers8and the alcohol in beer impairs the body's ability to activate vitamins. The B-12 vitamin is of note because it is not available from plant products, making B-12 deficiency a concern for vegans. Manufacturers of plant-based foods will sometimes report B-12 content, leading to confusion about what sources yield B-12. The confusion arises because the standard US Pharmacopeia USP method for measuring the B-12 content does not measure the B-12 directly. Instead, it measures a bacterial response to the food. Chemical variants of the B-12 vitamin found in plant sources are active for bacteria, but cannot be used by the human body. This same phenomenon can cause significant over-reporting of B-12 content in other types of foods as well.9 Another popular means of increasing one's vitamin B intake is through the use of dietary supplements purchased at supermarkets, health centers, or natural food stores. B vitamins are also commonly added to energy drinks. There are also vitamin B injections that can be taken to reverse deficiencies.10 Mnemonic One mnemonic to remember the most commonly referenced B vitamins is The Rhythm Nearly Proved Contagious B1 - Thiamine; B2 - Riboflavin; B3 - Niacin; B6 - Pyridoxine; B12 - Cobalamin.11 References ^ Vera Reader 1930. The assay of vitamin B4. Biochem J. 24 6: 1827-31. ^ Clark, Jim September 2003. Foods Containing B17. Retrieved on 2007-07-07. ^ Confronting Pancreatic Cancer. Retrieved on 2008-02-08. ^ Plasma Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Homocysteine and Pancreatic Cancer Risk in Four Large Cohorts -- Schernhammer et al. 67 11: 5553 -- Cancer Research. Retrieved on 2008-02-08. ^ United Press International - Consumer Health Daily - Briefing. Retrieved on 2008-02-08. ^ Vitamins, water soluble at FAQ.org1 ^ Glaser, Gregg July 2002. Beer and Your Health. Retrieved on 2007-01-05. ^ Harden, A and Zylva, S S 1924-07-21. Investigation of Barley, Malt and Beer for Vitamins B and C PDF. Lister Institute. Retrieved on 2007-01-05. ^ Herbert, Victor 1998. Vitamin B-12: Plant sources, requirements, and assay. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 48: 852-8. Retrieved on 2008-02-26. ^ Vitamin B injections mentioned2 ^ Mnemonic at medicalmnemonics.com 399 External links How B Vitamins Work at HowStuffWorks Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/B_vitamins Categories: B vitamins | VitaminsHidden categories: All articles with statements | Articles with statements since August 2008 | Articles with statements since February 2007 | All pages needing cleanup | Articles with disputed statements from March 2008 | Articles with statements since June 2008 Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages Català Česky Deutsch Þ‹Þ¨ÞˆÞ¬Þ€Þ¨Þ„Þ¦Þ?Þ° Eesti Esperanto Français í•œêµì–´ Hrvatski Bahasa Indonesia Italiano עברית Lëtzebuergesch Lietuvių Nederlands 日本語 ‪Norsk bokmÃ¥l‬ Polski Português Română Simple English SlovenÄ?ina SlovenÅ¡Ä?ina СрпÑ?ки / Srpski Svenska Türkçe ä¸æ–‡ This page was last modified on 14 August 2008, at 18:01
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