Your body requires B vitamins to support enzyme function. These enzymes in turn regulate numerous critical functions in your body. As coenzymes, B vitamins support enzymes in the production of energy, hormones, digestion and the health of your skin, eyes, liver, and other organs and systems in your body. B-50 is a combination of all the B-complex vitamins, and B-12 is one of the B-complex vitamins. Speak with a medical professional prior to taking any vitamin supplement, including vitamin B-50 or B-12.
About Vitamin B-12
Vitamin B-12, also known as cyanocobalamin, is the only B vitamin stored in your body. Your body eliminates the other B-complex vitamins through waste. B-12 helps to support your adrenal system and the metabolic process. Additionally, B-12 supports RNA synthesis, strengthens neurotransmitters and plays a key role in your digestive system. Your nervous system and red blood cells also rely on vitamin B-12 to function properly.
B-12 Deficiency
A B-12 deficiency can indicate that you have several medical conditions, including intestinal dysbiosis, the overgrowth of toxic bacteria and an imbalance of the beneficial bacteria in your digestive system. If left untreated, intestinal dysbiosis can result in a leaky gut that causes foods and other substances to enter your bloodstream, leading to disease. A deficiency of vitamin B-12 can also cause fatigue, depression, mental confusion, loss of memory, shortness of breath, and numbness and tingling.
B-50 Vitamin Content
In addition to vitamin B-12, vitamin B-50 contains the other B-complex vitamins: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, folic acid and biotin. Vitamin B-50 typically contains 50 mg of most of these vitamins. Since B-12 is the only B vitamin your body stores, you need to consume sufficient amounts of the other B vitamins daily to maintain optimal health. You can get your B vitamins from either food sources or dietary supplements such as vitamin B-50.
Effect of B-50
The B-50 vitamin product supports the individual B-complex vitamin functions. However, vitamin B-50 also allows you to benefit from the combined effects of some of the B-complex vitamins. For example, according to "User's Guide to the B-Complex Vitamins," folic acid and B-12 support one another. When combined, each makes the other more effective. The 50 mg doses of the B-complex vitamins in this supplement exceed the daily B vitamin needs of most individuals established by the Institute of Medicine.
References
- "Could It Be B12?: An Epidemic of Misdiagnoses"; Sally M. Pacholo, R.N., et al.; 2011
- "The Wonders of Vitamin B12: Keep Sane and Young"; Dr. Manuel Esperanca; 2011
- "User's Guide to the B-Complex Vitamins"; Burt Berkson, et al.; 2005
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