CONTENTS OF B-50 COMPLEX VITAMIN:
1) B1 Thiamine
2) B2 Riboflavin
3) B3 Niacin
4) B5 Pantothenic Acid
5) B6 Pyridoxine
6) B7 Biotin
7) B9 Folic Acid
8) B12 Cobalamins
The first 6 B's helps to convert carbs to glucose, then
glucose to energy, thus boosting metabolism. B5 regulates the nerves and hormones. B1, B6, B12 helps B5 to improve brain function. B9 helps the fetus during pregnancy. B12 Reduces stress and promotes sleep, as well as aiding other vitamins in their role.
VITAMIN B DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
Too little of the B's means that the body cannot convert to energy and results in the following symptoms:
Fatigue
Lethargic
Range of Digestion Problems
Stress
Anxiety
Impaired Mental Status & Memory Loss
Lack of sleep caused by stress
Anemia
Depression
Weight Loss
Heart Failure
Skin Problems & Cracked Lips
High Blood Pressure
Impaired growth and neurological disorders in infants
Fetal Birth Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency related to ADHD:
I read about some studies that show that Vit B6 with Magnesium and Fatty Acids helps alleviate the symptoms associated with with ADHD, Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder.Vitamin B Deficiency related to Autism
In regards to Autism, it seems that a deficiency of B12 is predominate. I would assume this is because of the eating disorder they have. I have an autistic son, so I can totally relate to the article I read. Autism relates to brain function, and so I can see where B12 plays a vital role.Quote from autism-nutrition.com:
"Vitamin B12, together with B1, B6 and Folic acid; calcium with magnesium; vitamins C with E, and omega 3 fatty acids, are crucial for the regeneration, growth and proper function of the brain. This is particularly relevant in the treatment of autism. Since only the methylcobalamin form the vitamin B12 is beneficial to the central nervous system, a trial of injection methylcobalamin might be justified. Vitamin B12 supplements are not well absorbed orally."
FOODS CONTAINING VITAMIN B
Whole Grain
Beans
Banana's
Brewers Yeast
Molasses
Shellfish
Liver
Eggs & Cheese
Fish & Fish Eggs, Tuna
Beef & Lamb
Turkey
Jalapeno, Banana & Chili Peppers
Lentils
Potatoes
Spinach & Chinese Cabbage
Poke berry
Squash, all
Sweet Potato Leaves
White Mushrooms
Celery
Onions
Radish
Turnip
Seaweed
Tomatoes
Carrots
VIT B BREAKFAST CEREAL INCLUDING B12:
Special K
Multi grain cheerios
Cornflakes
Bran Flakes
All Bran
Weetabix
Muesli
Oat meal like Porrige
Weetaflakes
VITAMIN B-12
Vitamin B-12 is the most complex and can only be manufactured by bacteria and found naturally in animal products, unless synthetic forms are consumed. Nearly all vegetables contain Vitamin B, but not B-12.One site warned vegetarians about the need to eat Blue Green Algae and Seaweed or take the supplement to prevent deficiency. Another site also mentioned the vegetable spirulina, although I have no idea what that is?
Foods containing levels of B12 in ascending order:
1) Clams, Oysters, Mussels (Zinc, Copper, Iron)
2) Liver (Lamb, Beef, Veal, Moose, Turkey, Duck, Goose)
3) Caviar (Whitefish Eggs, )
4) Octopus
5) Fish (Mackerel/Herring/Salmon/Tuna/Cod/Sardine/Trout/Bluefish)
6) Crab (then Lobster)
7) Beef (Chuck/Sirloin/Rib-Eye/Ribs)
8) Lamb (Shoulder/Fore shank/Leg/Lamb Chops)
9) Cheese (Swiss/Mozzarella/Parmesan/Feta)
10) Egg Yolk (Goose/Duck/Chicken)
SIDE EFFECTS OF B-50 COMPLEX SUPPLEMENT:
Although not serious, it may turn urine a neon green color. This effect is caused by excreting excess B2, because all Vitamin B's are water soluble.
REFERENCE:
Vit B-12 Foods:
http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-vitamin-B12.php
Defficiencies & General Reading:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B_vitamins
Side Effects:
http://www.benefitsofvitamins.org/vitamin_b_50/vitamin_b_50.html
Vit B Foods:
http://www.bdiet.com/goodfoods.html
ADHD & Vitamins:
http://www.lef.org/protocols/emotional_health/attention_deficit_hyperactivity_01.htm
Autism & Vitamins:
http://autism-nutrition.com/vitamin-b12-autism
