Vitamin B

There are eight B vitamins; thiamine, ribovlavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid, and cobalamine. Each functions as an enzymatic cofactor or is a precursor to an enzymatic cofactor enabling many of the basic functions of metabolism in the body.

Can You Take Too Much Vitamin B?

Vitamins are required for life. A minimum daily dose of each vitamin is necessary to maintain good health. Significantly exceeding this dose, however, can cause illness. In general, the symptoms of vitamin toxicity include nausea, gastrointestinal problems like constipation and diarrhea, hair loss, rashes, and nerve damage.

Vitamin B Function in the Body

Vitamin B Deficiency

Good Sources of Vitamin B

Types of Vitamin B

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Benfotiamine Health Benefits and Side Effects

Latest Vitamin B News and Research

Structural biology uncovers the molecular basis of b1 vitamin transport and deficiency

Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is essential for the survival of our cells. The human body can't produce it, but we can maintain healthy levels of this vitamin by eating foods like salmon, legumes, and brown rice.

16 Oct 2024

Vitamin B12 boosts testosterone levels in men with infertility

Research finds that higher serum vitamin B12 levels are associated with improved testosterone concentrations in men with infertility, but no impact on other reproductive hormones.

30 Sep 2024

Exploring Japanese medicine: Longevity, lifestyle, and emerging health priorities

Investigating Japanese longevity reveals the impact of lifestyle medicine and government strategies on health, offering lessons for global wellness initiatives.

16 Sep 2024

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

Research reveals unique gut bacteria in Singaporean seniors, highlighting the microbiome's role in promoting healthier aging and reducing chronic disorders.

11 Sep 2024

Researchers reveal why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for your health

Researchers examined whether magnesium deficiency in the healthy middle-aged Australian population was independently or in combination with increased homocysteine levels associated with in vivo DNA damage.

15 Aug 2024

Research offers new insight into the causes of spina bifida

A group of researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine led an investigation that offers new insight into the causes of spina bifida, the most common structural disorder of the human nervous system.

8 May 2024

Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

Psilocybin - the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms - is a more effective treatment for symptoms of depression than controls, providing further support for its potential as an antidepressant, suggests a study published by The BMJ today.

1 May 2024

Diets rich in protein and anti-inflammatory foods may guard against cognitive decline

Researchers evaluate the effects of a protein-enriched and anti-inflammatory diets on cognitive impairment in older adults in China.

30 Apr 2024

Gut flora disruption in infancy linked to autism and ADHD

Disturbed gut flora during the first years of life is associated with diagnoses such as autism and ADHD later in life.

3 Apr 2024

PROSPERITY trial reveals no negative cholesterol impact from fortified eggs

Whether you like your eggs sunny-side up, hard boiled or scrambled, many hesitate to eat them amid concerns that eggs may raise cholesterol levels and be bad for heart health.

28 Mar 2024

Study reveals trigonelline as a therapeutic agent for mitochondrial dysfunction in aging

Sarcopenia is the age-related decline in skeletal muscle due to the wasting of myofiber.

26 Mar 2024

Study discovers link between a breakdown product from excess niacin and heart disease

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol.

19 Feb 2024

New insights on how diet regulates allergic responses

The intricate relationship that exists between humans and the gut microbiome has become a hot research topic, and scientists are constantly uncovering new reasons why a healthy diet can lead to a healthier life.

1 Feb 2024

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

A recent review article in CMAJ explores the state of current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic disorder.

30 Jan 2024

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Study explores the impact of natural compounds on bilirubin production and heme catabolic pathway modulation, highlighting their potential in treating neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

3 Jan 2024

Novel molecular link between vitamin B12 and multiple sclerosis revealed in astrocytes

For decades, scientists have noted an intriguing similarity between a deficiency in vitamin B12 – an essential nutrient that supports healthy development and functioning of the central nervous system (CNS) – and multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease in which the body's immune system attacks the CNS and which can produce neurodegeneration.

11 Dec 2023

The influence of vitamin supplementation on longitudinal patterns of maternal vitamin status from preconception to post-delivery

Researchers secondary analyzed the NiPPeR randomized clinical trial (RCT) data to assess maternal vitamin levels pre-conception, during pregnancy, and post-delivery and also explored the impact of vitamin supplementation before and during gestation.

11 Dec 2023

Researchers explore the optimal timing, dosage of B-12 supplements during pregnancy and lactation

Babies and children need vitamins, including vitamin B-12, to help their brains and bodies develop and grow.

1 Dec 2023

Naked clams – tomorrow's answer for a more sustainable food source?

Researchers evaluated teredinids as a potentially nutritious and sustainable future food source.

23 Nov 2023

Study unravels molecular basis of chronic pain transition

Researchers from the Center for Translational Immunology at University Medical Center Utrecht (the Netherlands) have identified that a transient inflammatory pain causes mitochondrial and redox changes in sensory neurons that persist beyond pain resolution.

8 Nov 2023

Vitamin B

Overview

Vitamin B Function in the Body

Vitamin B Deficiency

Good Sources of Vitamin B

Feature Articles

Types of Vitamin B

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Benfotiamine Health Benefits and Side Effects

Latest Vitamin B News and Research

Structural biology uncovers the molecular basis of b1 vitamin transport and deficiency

Vitamin B12 boosts testosterone levels in men with infertility

Exploring Japanese medicine: Longevity, lifestyle, and emerging health priorities

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

Researchers reveal why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for your health

Research offers new insight into the causes of spina bifida

Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

Diets rich in protein and anti-inflammatory foods may guard against cognitive decline

Gut flora disruption in infancy linked to autism and ADHD

PROSPERITY trial reveals no negative cholesterol impact from fortified eggs

Study reveals trigonelline as a therapeutic agent for mitochondrial dysfunction in aging

Study discovers link between a breakdown product from excess niacin and heart disease

New insights on how diet regulates allergic responses

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Novel molecular link between vitamin B12 and multiple sclerosis revealed in astrocytes

The influence of vitamin supplementation on longitudinal patterns of maternal vitamin status from preconception to post-delivery

Researchers explore the optimal timing, dosage of B-12 supplements during pregnancy and lactation

Naked clams – tomorrow's answer for a more sustainable food source?

Study unravels molecular basis of chronic pain transition

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

Vitamin B

Overview

Feature Articles

Types of Vitamin B

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Benfotiamine Health Benefits and Side Effects

Latest Vitamin B News and Research

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

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