Complex vitamins, also known as B-complex vitamins, are non-regulated dietary supplements containing all eight B vitamins. B vitamins are water-soluble vitamins that are also known by the names riboflavin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, niacin, pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid and cobalamins. Complex vitamins have many benefits.
Convenience
Taking one complex vitamin allows you to obtain the benefits from all eight B vitamins at once, rather than taking them individually. Since many B vitamins are found in the same foods, there need be no fear of these nutrients interfering with each other.
Improved Cholesterol
Niacin improves blood circulation and is used to treat low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. HDL is often referred to as the "good" cholesterol. According to the Mayo Clinic, niacin can also lower low-density lipoprotein and triglyceride levels.
Reduced Heart Disease Risk
Complex vitamins may help reduce heart disease because of their inclusion of folic acid, B-6 and B-12. According to the Mayo Clinic, these B vitamins decrease homocysteine in the blood, which has been linked to clogging of the arteries.
Disease Treatment and Prevention
According to the Mayo Clinic, vitamin B-12 is recommended to combat the following conditions: alcoholism; anemia; intestinal diseases; continuing fevers and infections; kidney, liver, pancreas, thyroid, and stomach disease; chronic stress; and worm infections. Complex vitamins help boost the immune system and help fight the aforementioned conditions, as well as a variety of cancers.
Improved Hair and Skin Appearance
B Vitamins aid in the development of body tissue. This helps nails and hair grow, making nails stronger and less brittle, strengthening hair, and helping wounds in the skin heal faster.
Better Energy Levels
Complex vitamins help turn carbohydrates into energy and increase the rate at which chemical reactions take place in cells. This makes the body operate more efficiently. Increased energy and efficiency in body functions decreases fatigue.
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