B vitamins
Thiamine and riboflavin
B vitamins are a group of eight water-soluble nutrients essential for cell metabolism, energy production, and nervous system function.
They include thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folate (B9), and cobalamin (B12).
Often taken together as a B-complex supplement.
Also spelled B-vitamins.
Vitamin for DNA synthesis
- cobalaminWater-soluble nerve vitamin
- B1Alphanumeric designation marker
- B3Third numbered vitamin
- B5Vitamin complex for metabolism
B6 · B12 · water-soluble · choline · inositol
Non-protein enzyme assistants
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- enzymaticInvolving biological catalysts
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- cellular respirationCell-level fuel burning
energy conversion · fat metabolism · DNA synthesis · methylation · biochemical reactions
Extra nutritional intake
- multivitaminCombined nutrient supplement
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
capsules · sublingual · injections · megadose · RDA · bioavailability · absorption · prenatal vitamins
Kernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- leafy greensEdible plant foliage
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
meat · poultry · fish · nutritional yeast · fortified cereals · dairy · nuts · seeds
Vitamin B1 deficiency disease
- pellagraNiacin-lack illness
- pernicious anemiaIntrinsic factor deficiency disease
- megaloblastic anemiaDefective red cell maturation
- glossitisTongue inflammation disorder
dermatitis · fatigue · cognitive decline · neural tube defects · spina bifida · malabsorption · alcoholism
folate
Vitamin for DNA synthesis
coenzymes
Non-protein enzyme assistants
cellular respiration · energy conversion · fat metabolism · DNA synthesis · methylation · biochemical reactions
supplements
Extra nutritional intake
- multivitaminCombined nutrient supplement
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
tablets · capsules · sublingual · injections · megadose · RDA · bioavailability · absorption · prenatal vitamins · therapeutic dose
whole grains
Kernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- leafy greensEdible plant foliage
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
liver · meat · poultry · fish · nutritional yeast · fortified cereals · dairy · nuts · seeds · tempeh
beriberi
Vitamin B1 deficiency disease
- pellagraNiacin-lack illness
- pernicious anemiaIntrinsic factor deficiency disease
- megaloblastic anemiaDefective red cell maturation
glossitis · dermatitis · fatigue · cognitive decline · neural tube defects · spina bifida · malabsorption · alcoholism
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B vitaminsmacronutrients
Primary nutritional building blocks
minerals · carbohydrates · proteins · fats · trace minerals
vitamin, niacin, biotin, thiamine, folic acid, riboflavin, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3