Vitamin B- As Immunity booster

Vitamin B complex is widely recognised as being necessary for a strong immune system. It has been commonly recommended to help increase energy levels. The vitamin B complex is a collection of eight water-soluble vitamins and are needed in very small amounts for various metabolic processes and other functions. The Vitamin B Complex comprises of the essential B Vitamins – Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12 plus the vitamins Biotin, Choline and Inositol. Vitamin B Complex is needed for the proper functioning of almost every process in the body.


B vitamins are essential for growth, development, and a variety of other bodily functions. They play a major role in the activities of enzymes, proteins that regulate chemical reactions in the body, which are important in turning food into energy and other needed substances. B vitamins are found in plant and animal food sources.

Immunity Boosting B Vitamins                            


Found in liver, whole grains, nuts, yeast and dairy products, B Vitamins are essential for maintaining good health. As highlighted by Holford & Meek, those who are extremely stressed or eat a high sugar diet are most likely to be deficient in this area, with the following immunity actions associated with B vitamins:

• B12/B6 - necessary for babies to gain strong immune system           
• B6 - helps body key create amino acid for immunity 
• B6 - important for cleaning dead cells, getting rid of unwanted invaders 
• B5 - immune stimulant, necessary for producing antibodies, helps killer cells 

As part of a healthy lifestyle, the B-group vitamins need to be consumed every day because the body cannot store most of them, with the exception of B12 and folate, which are stored in the liver.

Vitamin B foods list: 

• Nuts –  vitamin B1
• Oats –  vitamin B1
• Rice –  vitamin B1 and B2
• Yeast –  vitamin B1
• Oranges –  vitamin B1
• Meat products –  vitamin B1, B2, B6 and B12
• Almonds –  vitamin B2
• Whole Grains –  vitamin B2 and B6
• Mushrooms –  vitamin B2
• Soy Beans –  vitamin B2
• Milk –  vitamin B2 and B12
• Yogurt –  vitamin B2
• Eggs –  vitamin B2, B6 and B12
• Potatoes –  vitamin B6
• Fish –  vitamin B6 and B12
• Liver –  vitamin B6
• Poultry –  vitamin B12
• Cereals –  vitamin B12

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