B vitamins are water soluble and found in a wide range of foods such as beans, pulses and wholegrains. They work in a multifunctional way by supporting many of our body’s systems such as the release of energy from food, our hormones and brain chemistry.
Have you remembered to take your B vitamins today
A recent study by Oxford and Oslo University found that using high dosages of vitamin B12, folic acid and B6 reduced homocysteine levels. Elevated levels of homocysteine have been associated with damage to blood vessels resulting in cognitive impairment . By reducing elevated levels of homocysteine over a period of two years with B vitamin supplementation brain shrinkage reduced by 30%.
Feeling the blues
B vitamins are essential for the manufacturer of our happy hormones dopamine and serotonin. Deficiencies in these vitamins may be shown by signs of depression, anxiety and cognitive decline. During the winter serotonin levels tend to be low due to the lack of sunlight and therefore it is important that we support serotonin production through supportive nutrients.
Creative minds
Can you remember your dreams? B6 has been associated with dream recall and vivid dreams and therefore may aid to a creative mind.
Get your thinking cap on
The whole B complex is involved in neurotransmitter and nerve response. A healthy B vitamin status supports the brain chemistry and response to help you get through your day to day activity. Making sure you have a rich diet in B vitamins is associated with better concentration and memory
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