Published 19:18 IST, August 27th 2024
Signs That You’re Lacking Vitamin B Complex!
A balanced amount of vitamins is crucial for our bodies to function properly.
Are you experiencing vision issues, feeling extremely tired, or noticing a sore tongue out of nowhere? It could be a sign that you’re lacking essential Vitamin B in your body.
Why Are Vitamins Necessary?
A balanced amount of vitamins is crucial for our bodies to function properly. Vitamins help fight infections, heal wounds, strengthen bones, and regulate hormones.
What Is Vitamin B?
Vitamin B refers to a group of eight water-soluble vitamins that are vital for various metabolic processes. These include:
- B1 (Thiamin)
- B2 (Riboflavin)
- B3 (Niacin)
- B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
- B6 (Pyridoxine)
- B7 (Biotin)
- B9 (Folate/Folic Acid)
- B12 (Cobalamin)
The Importance of Vitamin B Complex
The Vitamin B complex plays a crucial role in preventing infections and supports various bodily functions such as:
- Cell health
- Red blood cell growth
- Energy levels
- Eyesight
- Brain function
- Digestion
- Appetite
- Proper nerve function
- Hormone and cholesterol production
- Cardiovascular health
- Muscle tone
How do you know you’re lacking Vitamin B complex?
According to Healthline, a deficiency in Vitamin B complex can manifest through symptoms like:
- Skin rashes
- Cracks around the mouth
- Scaly skin on the lips
- Swollen tongue
- Fatigue and weakness
- Anemia
- Confusion and irritability
- Depression
- Nausea
- Abdominal cramps
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Numbness or tingling in the feet and hands
What is the balanced intake of Vitamin B complex?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends the following daily intake for Vitamin B complex:
For women:
- B1: 1.1 milligrams (mg)
- B2: 1.1 mg
- B3: 14 mg NE
- B5: 5 mg
- B6: 1.3 mg
- Biotin: 30 micrograms (mcg)
- Folic Acid: 400 mcg DFE
- B12: 2.4 mcg
For men:
- B1: 1.2 mg
- B2: 1.3 mg
- B3: 16 mg NE
- B5: 5 mg
- B6: 1.3 mg
- Biotin: 30 mcg
- Folic Acid: 400 mcg DFE
- B12: 2.4 mcg
Updated 19:18 IST, August 27th 2024