Description
Cytoplan’s Organic Vitamin B Complex contains good levels of B vitamins (including thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), vitamin B6 and folate) that have been organically sourced from a blend of guava, mango and citrus lemon fruit extracts.
- B-vitamins are involved in a range of normal body functions, from cellular growth to metabolism
- The water solubility of B-complex vitamins means that any excess is excreted and not stored. Therefore, they must be continually replaced
- This product contains vitamin B6 which, along with vitamins B2, B3, B5 and folate (also included), contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Certified organic by the Soil Association
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) contributes to normal:
- psychological function
- function of the heart
- energy yielding metabolism
- functioning of the nervous system
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) contributes to normal:
- metabolism of iron
- energy yielding metabolism
- functioning of the nervous system
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) contributes to:
- the maintenance of normal mucous membranes, red blood cells, skin and vision
- the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin B3 (niacin) contributes to normal:
- psychological function
- energy yielding metabolism
- functioning of the nervous system
- Vitamin B3 (niacin) contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes and skin
- Vitamin B3 (niacin) contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) contributes to normal:
- synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters
- energy yielding metabolism
- mental performance
- Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal:
- cysteine synthesis
- energy-yielding metabolism
- functioning of the nervous system
- homocysteine metabolism
- protein and glycogen metabolism
- psychological function
- red blood cell formation
- immune system function
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity
Folate contributes to normal:
- amino acid synthesis
- blood formation
- homocysteine metabolism
- psychological function
- immune system function
- Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Folate has a role in the process of cell division
- Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy
Supplemental folic acid intake increases maternal folate status. Low maternal folate status is a risk factor in the development of neural tube defects in the developing foetus
