Essentially Free With Maria : The Importance Of Taking A Vitamin B Complex

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What amazing roles do B vitamins play in the body ?

Balances hormones (B5)
Boosts energy (all)
Break through brain fog and enhance focus (B12)
Critical nutrients for all things mind related including your mood, your memory , migraines, anxiety, depression (especially B 12 ) , and PMS
Repair DNA
They assist your body in burning glucose and fats for energy
Promotes digestion functioning by stimulating the release of gastric acid
Carries oxygen throughout your body (B 12 )
May protect against Alzheimer's
Speed wound healing (B7)
May reduce cholesterol levels (B7)
Metabolize fatty acids and amino acids (B7)
May Lower risk of heart disease ( B9 )
May Lower risk of birth defects (B9 folic acid) ( high doses of folic acid may interfere with chemo)
May play a part in colon cancer prevention ( B9)
Cell growth and division (B9) makes DNA. Copy DNA into new cells (B5, B7)
Improve blood sugar control ( Biotin)
Brain memory function (Choline )
Essential for making Neuro-Transmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine ( B12 & B6)
Forms red blood cells which transports oxygen to all of your tissues and organs . Produces the hemoglobin component of red blood cells that affect your ability to pick up and release oxygen . (B6)
Regulates your appetite and supports your immune system ( B1 )
Promotes healthy skin (B2)

Can you say HOLY MOLY OLY !

B vitamins are water soluble meaning they do not get stored in the body like fat soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K . They need to be continuously replenished and there are so many things that can deplete your body of these amazing vitamins .

What can deplete your body of B vitamins ?

All medicines for heartburn and reflux including over the counter antacids
Oral antibiotics
Oral contraceptives
Diuretics
Alcohol
Stress
A drug called Glucophage that's used for lowering blood sugar
Refined sugars an starches
Caffeine
Prednisone and other corticosteroids
Digoxin ( heart drug )
Ulcer medications

What can a deficiency look like ?

B12

Poor balance
Memory problems
Dizziness
Pale Complexion due to lack of red blood cells
Breathlessness
Vision issues
Muscle weakness
Feeling of pins and needles in hands in feet ( when not asleep)
Depression
Anxiety
Unexplained fatigue

B1, B6, B7

A deficiency of these B vitamins can lead to impaired digestion and mal absorption of dietary nutrients

B5

Not enough of this B vitamin can reduce your tolerance to exercise

*B5 may help with skeletal muscle formation in children that have low muscle tone associated with developmental delays

*B5 Metabolizes drugs in your liver

Best foods that contain B vitamins :

Dark leafy greens ( kale, spinach, collards etc)
Protein from organic, grass fed animal sources
Lentils
Almonds
Pecans
Asparagus
Fish
Eggs
Bananas
Potatoes
Clams
Muscles
Fin fish
Mushrooms
Broccoli
Avocado
Legumes
Sweet Potatoes
Split Peas
Liver
Kombucha
Nutritional Yeast
Lots of fruits and vegies !

What is the most absorbable form of B12 ( this is so important !) ?

There are two different types of B12 that you will find in supplements , one is cyanocobalamin and it's not as usable by the body as methylcobalamin so it's very important considering what this amazing vitamin does in the body to get the very best one .

I have been taking a B vitamin complex for almost 2 years and it has truly changed my life . My moods are 90% more leveled out than in the past and my anxiety levels have plummeted . It has also helped with my energy and I'm guessing my perfect digestion . I highly recommend giving it a try especially after reading the above information . Below is my most recommended B vitamin . (Super B by Young Living ) If you are purchasing one at the store get a very high quality version making sure it has the most absorbable form of B12 .

I am not a physician and do not prescribe for or treat any disease . Please consult your physician with any changes to diet , exercise , prescriptions , or supplements

More on the Super B that I recommend:

Super B is a comprehensive vitamin complex containing all eight essential, energy-boosting B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12). Recently reformulated, it now Features Orgen-FA®*, a natural folate source derived from lemon peels, and methylcobalamin, a more bioavailable source of B12.
Combined with Nutmeg essential oil and bioavailable chelated minerals such as magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc, Super B not only assists in maintaining healthy energy levels, but it also supports mood and cardiovascular and cognitive function.*
B vitamins are essential to our health and well-being, and each B vitamin performs a unique and separate function in the body. Unfortunately, they must be replenished daily, as they are not stored in the body.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Young Living products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

How to Use

Take 2 tablets daily with a meal.
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use. If taken on an empty stomach, you may experience a temporary niacin flush/warming sensation.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place