VITAMIN B Complex B vitamins are actually a family of more than a dozen of these vitamins. Working together, all of them are different and perform a wide variety of functions. Good sources of vitamin B complex are wheat, barley and rice, particularly the outer covering. Rice and white flour are robbed for much of this vitamins because of the miller removing the husks of the rice and wheat. Here are some of the vitamins belonging to the vitamin B complex family: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): One of the most important vitamins, thiamine is vital in almost every chemical reaction within the body. Lack or absence of this vitamin leads to beriberi: symptoms are mental confusion, muscular weakness, swelling of the heart and leg cramps. Other disorders are improper function of the nervous system, digestive disturbances, anaemia, and lack of appetite. Best source of vitamin B1 are whole-grain cereals, wheat germ, brewer’s yeast, fresh fruit, eggs, vegetables, dried beans peas and lentils. Thiamine is absent from most refined foods. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Riboflavin is vital for enzymes and to enable the body to use carbohydrates from foods. When there is no riboflavin in the diet, it leads to skin disorders such as sores around the nose, and lips; the yes become sensitive to light. Best sources of vitamin B2 are milk, meat, peas, beans, lentils, whole-grain products, mushrooms and green leafy vegetables, this vitamin is easily lost when vegetables are overcooked or cooked with too much water. More on Know Your Vitamins to follow – keep tuned.
Posted on: Sat, 03 Aug 2013 16:45:52 +0000
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