Nutritional News
Vitamin B-Complex
Vitamin B is part of a group of vitamins (B1, B2,
B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 & B12), which are all water
soluble and have been grouped together
because they are found in the same foods.
They do however play a different and distinct
role in our bodies. These essential nutrients
help convert our food into fuel, allowing us to
stay energized throughout the day.
Supplements that contain all the b vitamins are
referred to as “vitamin B – Complex”
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B12 – Also called cobalamin, not only copies
DNA but plays a role in breaking down fats
and proteins and is heavily used in the brain
and nervous system.
The B vitamin group is present in many of
the whole, unprocessed foods we eat such
as legumes, whole grains, potatoes and
fresh fruit.
A Note About Water Soluble Vitamins:
Water soluble vitamins (B-Complex & Vitamin C)
refer to their ability to dissolve in water. They are
through urination, which is why our bodies
require a continuous supply of them on a daily
basis. Proper storage and preparation of foods
that supply these vitamins is important because
they are easily destroyed or washed out during
food storage or preparation. In order to reduce
keep milk and grains away from strong light and
use cooking water from vegetables for soups.
B1 – Also called thiamine, is important for brain
and nerve function as well as energy use
throughout the body.
B2 – Also called riboflavin, along with helping
with brain function and helping to make
chemicals that protect the body from free
radical damage, it is used to help make and
transport energy in the body.
B3 – Also called niacin, is an essential part of
both using energy and storing energy in the
body.
B5 – Also called pantothenic acid is often used
by the body to break down and build proteins,
carbohydrates and fats.
B6 – Also called pyridoxamin, is used to make
some of the building blocks of proteins and also
helps to break down carbohydrates and fats.
B7 – Also called biotin, is important in making
the building blocks of proteins and also helps
the body store energy.
B9 – Also called folic acid, is especially
important in growth because it plays a key role
in copying and repairing DNA
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Dec ,
2015
Did You Know?
Cherries ease inflammation
and gout; and they may even
help prevent arthritis
Cherries can lower levels of
inflammation in the body
drastically enough to
dramatically alleviate arthritis
symptoms and reduce your
risk of cardiovascular disease
and diabetes.
not stored by the body and are eliminated
vitamin loss, always refrigerate fresh produce,
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Some of our processed carbohydrates even
have vitamins added back in after
processing such as cereals and flour. The
B-vitamins are particularly concentrated in
meats such as turkey, tuna and liver.
If one is considered deficient in vitamin B
may be due to an illness such as Celiac or
an inflammatory bowel disease or a diet that
is generally nutrient deficient. Vegetables
are not known to contain the vitamin B12
and therefore people who choose a
vegetarian diet may be at risk of deficiency
in this vitamin and may wish to consider
supplementation. If your diet is made up of
a variety of fresh whole foods including
meats, supplementation is not necessary
however your doctor or dietician is the best
person to discuss your specific dietary
needs.
Resources
Dieticians of Canada.ca
Dr. Weil.com
It doesn’t even take a superpowerful extract to feel the
effect; powdered cherries
alone have produced
dramatic results. In at least
one study, powdered cherry
consumption actually led to a
change in the functioning of
inflammation-regulation
genes in mice.
Like all dark-skinned fruits,
cherries are high in
antioxidants and other
phytochemicals that promote
human health in ways that
science is only just beginning
to understand. While sweet
cherries may be more fun to
eat, the most potent cherries
are the tart variety.
In addition to fighting
inflammation and arthritis,
cherries have also been found
to fight gout, reduce body fat
and lower levels of
cholesterol.
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