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Vitamin B-Complex refers to the entire group of water-soluble
vitamins with the exception of Vitamin C.
Vitamin-B Complex vitamins include:
While many people think that vitamins are
similar in structure and perform a similar function, the truth is
that each vitamin B-complex vitamin has a unique chemical structure
and serves a unique function within the body. While vitamins B1, B2,
B3 and biotin serve to produce energy, vitamin B6 is essential for
proper metabolism, and Vitamin B12 and folic acid play a lesser role
in cell division. However, these vitamins also serve many other
important functions.
The majority multivitamin and mineral
supplements contain vitamin B-complex as well as other essential
vitamins and minerals. Since multivitamin/mineral supplements are
more complete than B-complex vitamins by themselves,
multivitamin-mineral supplements are recommended to prevent
deficiencies over individual vitamin supplements.
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