Intake Recommendations And Sources
Vitamins B-6 and B-12 differ in their daily recommended intake. Bananas and spinach provide vitamin B-6, while animal products including eggs and dairy contain vitamin B-12. Several meats, including salmon, chicken and turkey, provide you with both vitamins B-6 and B-12.
Importance
It binds to hormone receptors — proteins that would otherwise bind to hormones, such as estrogen — and decreases the effects of circulating hormones. Vitamin B-12 contributes to healthy nerve function by boosting the production of myelin, a substance important in nerve communication. A vitamin B-6 deficiency causes ulcers or sores to develop in and around your mouth, and also negatively affects brain function, causing depression and irritability.
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Robably Familiar With Vitamin B6 And B12, But Did You Know There Are Actually Eight B Vitamins?
These vitamins help a variety of enzymes do their jobs, ranging from releasing energy from carbohydrates and fat to breaking down amino acids and transporting oxygen and energy-containing nutrients around the body. It is also added to foods and sold as a supplement in the form of folic acid; this form is actually better absorbed than that from food sources—85% vs. 50%, respectively. Learn more about folate and health
Another line of research about folate and two other B vitamins, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, explores their roles in reducing some types of cancer and heart disease.
Vitamin B12 is needed to form red blood cells and DNA. You should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The Nutrition Source does not recommend or endorse any product.
Contents
E many different types of vitamin B. This section has information on: thiamin (vitamin B1)
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
niacin (vitamin B3)
pantothenic acid
vitamin B6
biotin (vitamin B7)
folate and folic acid
vitamin B.