The Powerful Mental Health Benefits of B Vitamins

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B vitamins can benefit both our physical and mental health. Recent studies have proven that they can help to combat anxiety, depression and stress and improve your mood. Nutrients in B vitamins also help the memory, combat toxins, lower the risk of heart disease and reduce premenstrual symptoms. Vital nutrients in B vitamins can even increase the body’s natural energy and give your immune system a boost.

How B vitamins reduce stress and anxiety

B vitamins help our brains to function, thus reducing stress-related disorders. A deficiency can lead to unpleasant experiences such as panic attacks, anxiety and phobias. Stress can also feel harder to cope with if a person is lacking in B vitamins.

Research has shown that optimum levels of vitamin B3 can help with insomnia, reducing sleep problems by 30% over the period of a month. B5 is also extremely beneficial for the nervous system, counteracting stress and anxiety and helping irritability, depression and headaches. All these things may be symptoms of vitamin B5 deficiency.

Vitamin B6 assists in decreasing stress levels and protects the body against the effects of excessive stress. Research has shown that optimum vitamin B6 levels help to lighten anxiety, nervousness, irritability, confusion and improve some forms of depression. Vitamin B6 helps with the nervous and immune systems, metabolism, brain function, skin, eyes and many more functions within the body.

Optimum brain food

Studies of vitamin B3 (niacinamide) have shown that it can slow down the ageing process and help repair DNA. Research has shown that this amazing antioxidant reduces neuron damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease. Our brain needs good levels of niacin to maintain a healthy nervous system. Vitamin B6 can enhance both short-term and long-term memory. Problems with sleep are improved when optimum vitamin B6 is present in the body. You will see more balanced sleep patterns, reduced insomnia and even improved dream recall.

Strengthen the immune system

Vitamin B5 is a powerful nutrient to help strengthen the immune system. It helps to combat viral and bacterial diseases and improves the body’s response to unwanted allergies. Vitamin B6 improves and strengthens the levels of beneficial antibodies, helping the immune system to fight viruses, disease and bacteria.

Optimum levels of B vitamins can also benefit your skin. Research has proven that B5 helps to improve some cases of acne, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and can alleviate eczema and dry skin. B Complex also helps to support hormones levels, reducing premenstrual, perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms.

Powerful antioxidant

Reduced stress levels from taking vitamin B6 offer some protection against the harmful, toxic effects of excessive stress. Its powerful antioxidant properties also enhance the metabolism, destroying harmful Superoxide Free Radicals. This leads to a reduction in fatigue and improved metabolic production of energy.

Did you know?

B vitamins are naturally found in dark green vegetables, animal protein and whole grains. However, many of us do not get enough B vitamins in our diet. This can result in common deficiencies in B6, B12 and folic acid, which are vital for good health and wellbeing. If your stress levels are high and your moods fluctuate, your diet could be low in B vitamins. Poor memory, severe premenstrual symptoms and anxiety also suggest you may need a Vitamin B supplement. Find out more about our Vitamin B Complex supplement to reduce stress, lift your mood and improve your sleep and general wellbeing.

Disclaimer: The information in this document is not intended to replace orthodox medical treatment. The information offered in this document is offered as additional complimentary information.

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B1 (thiamine)
B2 (riboflavin)
B3 (niacin)
B5 (pantothenic acid)
B6 (pyridoxine)
B7 (biotin)
B9 (folic acid)
B12 (cobalamin)
Vitamin C

“Within a few days of taking Vitamin B Complex I felt so much better. I have more energy generally and feel able to deal with the stresses and strains of a busy life! I’ve also noticed that I am sleeping so much better and feel more rested and refreshed when I wake up” – Louise, Cardiff