{"id":195285,"date":"2024-01-29T13:33:51","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T13:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=195285"},"modified":"2026-05-26T13:49:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:49:39","slug":"vitamin-b-complex-benefits-exploring-research-based-health-perks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/vitamin-b-complex-benefits-exploring-research-based-health-perks\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin B Complex: Functions, Benefits, and When You Might Need More"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1ce95ab1068\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1ce95ab1068\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/vitamin-b-complex-benefits-exploring-research-based-health-perks\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/vitamin-b-complex-benefits-exploring-research-based-health-perks\/#What_Exactly_Is_Vitamin_B_Complex\" >What Exactly Is Vitamin B Complex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/vitamin-b-complex-benefits-exploring-research-based-health-perks\/#Potential_Health_Benefits_of_Vitamin_B_Complex\" >Potential Health Benefits of Vitamin B Complex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/vitamin-b-complex-benefits-exploring-research-based-health-perks\/#Vitamin_B_Complex_and_Specific_Health_Conditions\" >Vitamin B Complex and Specific Health Conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/vitamin-b-complex-benefits-exploring-research-based-health-perks\/#Where_Can_You_Find_Vitamin_B_Complex\" >Where Can You Find Vitamin B Complex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/vitamin-b-complex-benefits-exploring-research-based-health-perks\/#What_Happens_if_You_Dont_Have_Enough_Vitamin_B_Complex\" >What Happens if You Don\u2019t Have Enough Vitamin B Complex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/vitamin-b-complex-benefits-exploring-research-based-health-perks\/#Vitamin_B_Complex_as_a_Supplement\" >Vitamin B Complex as a Supplement\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/vitamin-b-complex-benefits-exploring-research-based-health-perks\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/vitamin-b-complex-benefits-exploring-research-based-health-perks\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/vitamin-b-complex-benefits-exploring-research-based-health-perks\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introductio<\/span>n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vitamin B complex refers to a group of eight essential water-soluble vitamins that play interconnected roles in energy metabolism, nervous system function, red blood cell production, and cellular repair. Rather than working in isolation, these nutrients act as coenzymes that help the body convert food into usable energy and support critical biochemical processes that keep organs functioning efficiently<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27029320\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4863271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK441923\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite their importance, vitamin B levels can be influenced by factors such as age, dietary habits, stress, pregnancy, digestive health, and certain medications<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5130103\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3820055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5323299\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15<\/a><\/sup>. Understanding how each B vitamin functions and when additional intake may be necessary can help individuals make informed decisions about diet and supplementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article explores the individual roles of the eight B vitamins, research-supported health benefits, potential links with specific health conditions, dietary sources, and situations where supplementation may be considered under medical supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fact-box\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Did you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin B12 is produced only by certain bacteria and microorganisms, not by plants or animals naturally. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11439496\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source: PMC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The human body can store several years\u2019 worth of vitamin B12, which is why deficiency symptoms may take a long time to appear. <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-Consumer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source:NIH<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vitamin B12 is the only vitamin that contains a metal element (cobalt), which is why it is also called cobalamin. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9822362\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source: PMC<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exactly_Is_Vitamin_B_Complex\"><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Exactly Is Vitamin B Complex?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vitamin B complex includes eight key vitamins. They help our bodies grow and work well<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/vitamin-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">33<\/a><\/sup>.<\/span> Below are the 8 vitamins that comprise the vitamin B complex, along with their actions are elaborated. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/molecules\/vitamin-b1-thiamine-535375\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B1 (Thiamine)<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Energy \u00a0production, metabolism<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/molecules\/vitamin-b2-riboflavin-575312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B2 (Riboflavin)<\/a><\/span>:<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transforming food into energy, defends cells<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27029320\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a><\/sup><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/molecules\/vitamin-b3-nicotinic-acid-niacin-589922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B3 (Niacin)<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Cellular signaling, metabolism, DNA production, and repair<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4863271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/molecules\/vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid-645699\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B5 (Pantothenic Acid)<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Changing food into energy, \u00a0hormone, and cholesterol production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/molecules\/vitamin-b6-pyridoxine-486788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B6 (Pyridoxine)<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Breaking down amino acids, red blood cell production<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/molecules\/vitamin-b7-biotin-vitamin-h-7508\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B7 (Biotin)<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Managing carbohydrates and fat metabolism, gene expression regulation<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19319844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/molecules\/vitamin-b9-folic-acid-folate-10494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B9 (Folate)<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Helping with cell growth, amino acid metabolism, red and white blood cell formation, cell division\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/molecules\/vitamin-b12-mecobalamin-cynocobalamin-methylcobalamin-vitamin-b7-biotin-vitamin-h-555254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B12 (Cobalamin)<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keeping the nervous system healthy, producing DNA, developing red blood cells<\/span><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3257642\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9662251\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_Health_Benefits_of_Vitamin_B_Complex\"><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Potential Health Benefits of Vitamin B Complex<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Different B vitamins have various proposed health benefits. They are discussed below. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Boosting Energy Levels<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/energy-boost-375x250.webp\" alt=\"boost energy\" class=\"wp-image-269486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/energy-boost-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/energy-boost-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/energy-boost-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/energy-boost-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/energy-boost-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/energy-boost-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/energy-boost-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/energy-boost-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/energy-boost-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B vitamins such as B1, B2, B3, and B5 help enzymes convert nutrients into ATP<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27029320\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4863271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a><\/sup>, the body\u2019s primary energy molecule. Adequate intake may help reduce fatigue associated with deficiency, although supplementation does not increase energy beyond normal physiological levels in individuals with adequate nutrition<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9662251\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34<\/a><\/sup><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Supporting Brain Function<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062955\/paper-brain-with-arrows-pointing-375x250.webp\" alt=\"brain\" class=\"wp-image-208266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062955\/paper-brain-with-arrows-pointing-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062955\/paper-brain-with-arrows-pointing-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062955\/paper-brain-with-arrows-pointing-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062955\/paper-brain-with-arrows-pointing-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062955\/paper-brain-with-arrows-pointing-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062955\/paper-brain-with-arrows-pointing-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062955\/paper-brain-with-arrows-pointing-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062955\/paper-brain-with-arrows-pointing-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062955\/paper-brain-with-arrows-pointing-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The B vitamins, especially vitamin B6, B9, and B12, are vital for brain health<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3237236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4341306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4794546\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42<\/a>.<\/sup> They play a part in producing chemicals that let nerve cells communicate to each other. A good intake of B vitamins may mean better memory and focus<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3237236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4794546\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Promoting Healthy Skin, Hair, and Nails<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hair-375x250.webp\" alt=\"hair\" class=\"wp-image-262046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hair-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hair-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hair-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hair-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hair-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hair-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hair-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hair-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hair-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To keep your skin, hair, and nails healthy, you need enough vitamin B3, B5, and B7<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4863271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19319844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/vitamin-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">33<\/a><\/sup>. B7 as they are said to help make your hair and nails stronger, while B3 is said to work on the skin and B5 slows down aging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Helping with Hormone Control<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hormones_1-375x250.webp\" alt=\"hormones\" class=\"wp-image-272230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hormones_1-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hormones_1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hormones_1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hormones_1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hormones_1-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hormones_1-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hormones_1-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hormones_1-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hormones_1-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Especially vitaminB5 and B6 are needed to produce certain hormonesthat help manage stress, keep mood steady, and maintain well-being<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2885294\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/vitamin-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">33<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Strengthening the Immune System<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/immunity-375x250.webp\" alt=\"immunity\" class=\"wp-image-261621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/immunity-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/immunity-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/immunity-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/immunity-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/immunity-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/immunity-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/immunity-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/immunity-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/immunity-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B vitamins, particularly vitamin b6, are vital for the immune system. They are proposed to aid in the production of white blood cells, which provides immunity<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3579689\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/vitamin-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">33<\/a><\/sup>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">6. Reducing Stress and Boosting Mood<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stress-375x250.webp\" alt=\"stress\" class=\"wp-image-269889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stress-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stress-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stress-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stress-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stress-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stress-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stress-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stress-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stress.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Several B vitamins help make chemicals that affect mood<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4898322\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">29<\/a><\/sup>. Getting enough of these vitamins may help reduce stress and boost mental well-being<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2885294\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25<\/a><\/sup><\/span><sup>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3658370\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">26<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25257064\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">27<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3010969\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">28<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9662251\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34<\/a><\/sup><\/span>.<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_B_Complex_and_Specific_Health_Conditions\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Vitamin B Complex and Specific Health Conditions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The potential benefits of using vitamin B complex in certain situations are described below. <\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Vitamin B Complex for Pregnant Women<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/good-for-pregnancy-375x250.webp\" alt=\"good for pregnancy\" class=\"wp-image-252274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/good-for-pregnancy-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/good-for-pregnancy-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/good-for-pregnancy-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/good-for-pregnancy-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/good-for-pregnancy-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/good-for-pregnancy-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/good-for-pregnancy-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/good-for-pregnancy-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/good-for-pregnancy-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During pregnancy, women may need more vitamin B complex. As it is said to supports the baby.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certain B vitamins (especially B9 and B12) help with the growth of a baby\u2019s brain and nerves<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4561829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3798919\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5084016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK441923\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35<\/a><\/sup>. Taking these vitamins during pregnancy may lead to better health for the baby. Also, folic acid is essential in reducing the risk of neural tube defects<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK441923\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35<\/a><\/sup> in the foetus, and around 400mcg per day should be given to a pregnant woman. It is of great significance to not start these vitamins on your own when you get pregnant always <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>consult your medical docto<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\"><strong>r<\/strong><\/a> and they will guide you through it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Vitamin B Complex and Mood Changes<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":40,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Folic-Acid-and-Vitamin-B12-Supplements-375x250.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-278745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Folic-Acid-and-Vitamin-B12-Supplements-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Folic-Acid-and-Vitamin-B12-Supplements-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Folic-Acid-and-Vitamin-B12-Supplements-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Folic-Acid-and-Vitamin-B12-Supplements-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Folic-Acid-and-Vitamin-B12-Supplements-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Folic-Acid-and-Vitamin-B12-Supplements-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Folic-Acid-and-Vitamin-B12-Supplements-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Folic-Acid-and-Vitamin-B12-Supplements-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Folic-Acid-and-Vitamin-B12-Supplements-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Studies show a link between low levels of certain B vitamins and feeling sad or down<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3658370\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">26<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25257064\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">27<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3010969\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">28<\/a>,<\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4898322\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">29<\/a><\/sup>.<\/span> More so, the link is particularly associated with vitamin B12<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4341306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28485121\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">38<\/a><\/sup>. Some studies showed that individuals with low mood or sadness started feeling better after taking vitamin B12. The research regarding this is still ongoing. Thus, if any person is experiencing low mood or sadness for extended periods, it is advised to consult a psychiatrist.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Vitamin B Complex for Headaches<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":40,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/women-not-well-375x250.jpg\" alt=\"headache\" class=\"wp-image-277123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/women-not-well-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/women-not-well-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/women-not-well-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/women-not-well-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/women-not-well-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/women-not-well-741x494.jpg 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/women-not-well-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/women-not-well-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/women-not-well-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B vitamins (like B2 and B12) may help reduce the risk of and manage strong head pain. Some studies found that vitamin B2 may help stop strong head pain from happening<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4993789\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">37<\/a><\/sup>. This is because they think B2 may affect problems with cells. Some studies found large doses of B2 (400 mg each day) may help reduce the frequency of attacks and their intensity<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4993789\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">37<\/a><\/sup>.<\/span> Some also believe that B12 may help ease pain as well. More research is needed to corroborate this. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Vitamin B Complex for Anxiety<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":40,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-and-anxiety-375x250.webp\" alt=\"smoking and anxiety\" class=\"wp-image-261528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-and-anxiety-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-and-anxiety-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-and-anxiety-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-and-anxiety-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-and-anxiety-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-and-anxiety-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-and-anxiety-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-and-anxiety-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/smoking-and-anxiety-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><sub>Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vitamin B6 plays a role in producing serotonin<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3658370\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">26<\/a>,<\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28485121\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">38<\/a><\/sup>.<\/span> This chemical helps control mood and may help ease feelings of worry or fear. By this logic taking enough B6 is proposed to support healthy serotonin levels and keep anxiousness at bay. More research is needed regarding this. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Vitamin B Complex for Red Blood Cells<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":40,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blood-circulation-375x231.webp\" alt=\"blood\" class=\"wp-image-264245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blood-circulation-375x231.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blood-circulation-1024x630.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blood-circulation-768x472.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blood-circulation-1536x945.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blood-circulation-480x295.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blood-circulation-780x480.webp 780w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blood-circulation-150x92.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blood-circulation.webp 1756w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vitamin B12 is important for the <\/span>production of red blood cells<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3257642\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9662251\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34<\/a><\/sup> Without it, you can end up with low red blood cells, which are unusually large in size, also known as megaloblastic anemia<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14695861\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9662251\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34,<\/a><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK441923\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a><\/sup><\/span>. This can make you feel tired, weak, and short of breath, and your skin may look pale. One carrying out blood tests if they find a low RBC count with large-sized RBCs, then it is suspected that there might be B12 and folate deficiency and your doctor will give supplements to manage it. Do not self-medicate. Always keep your doctor in the loop. \u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"sfa_container_195285\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_195285\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You probably won\u2019t get too many of these nutrients from food because vitamin B is water-soluble.<br>On the other hand, taking supplements that are overly rich in unneeded amounts of vitamin B may cause major adverse effects. Excessive amounts of supplemental B3 (niacin) may cause flushing of the skin, nausea, elevated blood sugar, and potentially liver damage<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3965920\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">31<\/a><\/sup><\/span>.<\/p>\n<cite><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-siddharth-gupta-73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Can_You_Find_Vitamin_B_Complex\"><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where Can You Find Vitamin B Complex?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eating a balanced diet should give you enough of all eight B vitamins. But, some people might need more. Below we will discuss the food sources rich in vitamin B. <\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. <span data-contrast=\"none\">Animal Foods<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Animal-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-1024x572.webp\" alt=\"Animal Foods Rich in Vitamin B Complex\" class=\"wp-image-280106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Animal-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Animal-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-375x209.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Animal-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Animal-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-480x268.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Animal-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-860x480.webp 860w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Animal-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Animal-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex.webp 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Animal-based foods are full of various B vitamins<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28716455\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">32<\/a>,<\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/vitamin-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">33<\/a><\/sup>.<\/span> They are as follows. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lean meat and poultry<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organ meats like liver and kidneys<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fish (especially salmon, trout, and tuna)<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shellfish like oysters, clams, and crabs<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eggs<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Plant Foods<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Plant-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-1024x572.webp\" alt=\"Plant Foods Rich in Vitamin B Complex\" class=\"wp-image-280108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Plant-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Plant-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-375x209.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Plant-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Plant-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-480x268.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Plant-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-860x480.webp 860w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Plant-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Plant-Foods-Rich-in-Vitamin-B-Complex.webp 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Though most B vitamins are in animal foods, you can still find them in plant-based foods<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5188422\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">21<\/a>,<\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28716455\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">32<\/a>,<\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/vitamin-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">33<\/a><\/sup>.<\/span><\/span> \u00a0They are as follows. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whole grains and cereals like brown rice, oats, and whole-wheat bread<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legumes like lentils, black beans, and chickpeas<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nuts and seeds like almonds, sunflower seeds, and pistachios<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leafy green veggies like spinach, arugula, and kale<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fruits (especially citrus fruits, strawberries, and bananas)<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avocados<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Foods with Added Vitamins<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Foods-Fortified-with-Vitamin-B-Complex-1024x572.webp\" alt=\"Foods Fortified with Vitamin B Complex\" class=\"wp-image-280109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Foods-Fortified-with-Vitamin-B-Complex-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Foods-Fortified-with-Vitamin-B-Complex-375x209.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Foods-Fortified-with-Vitamin-B-Complex-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Foods-Fortified-with-Vitamin-B-Complex-480x268.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Foods-Fortified-with-Vitamin-B-Complex-860x480.webp 860w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Foods-Fortified-with-Vitamin-B-Complex-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Foods-Fortified-with-Vitamin-B-Complex.webp 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many food makers add B vitamins to their products<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28716455\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">32<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/span>. \u00a0They are as follows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Breakfast cereals<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bread (especially made from whole grains)<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rice and pasta products<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-dairy milk like almond, soy, and oat milk<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nutritional yeast<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The body needs B-group vitamins in order to utilize foods that provide energy, such as protein, fat, and carbs, as fuel. It need more B-group vitamins to support cell division through DNA synthesis<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/healthyliving\/vitamin-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">44<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<cite><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-smita-barode-70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_if_You_Dont_Have_Enough_Vitamin_B_Complex\"><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Happens if You Don\u2019t Have Enough Vitamin B Complex?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While most people get enough B vitamins through diet, some factors might raise the risk of vitamin B complex deficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Signs You\u2019re Not Getting Enough Vitamin B Complex<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Signs-You-May-Be-Low-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-1024x572.webp\" alt=\"Signs You May Be Low in Vitamin B Complex\" class=\"wp-image-280104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Signs-You-May-Be-Low-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Signs-You-May-Be-Low-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-375x209.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Signs-You-May-Be-Low-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Signs-You-May-Be-Low-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-480x268.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Signs-You-May-Be-Low-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-860x480.webp 860w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Signs-You-May-Be-Low-in-Vitamin-B-Complex-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Signs-You-May-Be-Low-in-Vitamin-B-Complex.webp 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you don\u2019t get enough of a certain B vitamin, you might see \u00a0the following symptoms. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feeling tired and wea<\/span>k<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3237236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pale skin<\/span><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4341306\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sores in the mouth, cracks at the corners of the mouth, and a swollen tongue<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Numb or tingling hands and feet<\/span><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14695861\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trouble thinking or remembering things<\/span><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9662251\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">34<\/a><\/sup> \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mood changes and feeling angry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Might Cause Low Levels of Vitamin B Complex?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some factors make it more likely to be deficient in B vitamins. They are as follows. <\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Age: <\/strong>The older you are, the harder it is to absorb certain B vitamins<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5130103\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14695861\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13<\/a><\/sup><\/span>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pregnancy and breast-feeding<span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These women need more vitamins B9 and B12<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4561829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3798919\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5084016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Vegan or vegetarian diets: <\/strong>These diets have less vitamin B12, which is mainly in animal foods<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5188422\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">21<\/a><\/sup><\/span>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Problems with your gut (like celiac disease or Crohn\u2019s disease):<\/strong> These can stop B vitamins from being absorbed<\/span><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3820055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5323299\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Drinking too much alcohol:<\/strong> This can stop your body from absorbing nutrients and cause you to pee them out, which might make you low in B vitamins<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/vitamin-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">33<\/a><\/sup>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">What to Do if You Don\u2019t Have Enough Vitamin B Complex?<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your doctor tells you that you don\u2019t have enough vitamin B complex, here are some steps you may take. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eat more foods rich in B vitamins.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take vitamin B complex supplements as your healthcare provider recommends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get vitamin B12 shots or pills as your healthcare provider recommends.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deal with any health problems that might be causing low levels of B vitamins, as per your doctor\u2019s guidance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamin_B_Complex_as_a_Supplement\"><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vitamin B Complex as a Supplement<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":360,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even if you eat a varied diet, you might still need more B vitamins. <\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>When Should You Think About Taking Supplements?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B vitamin supplements could be a good idea in these cases, in accordance to your doctor\u2019s guidance. <\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pregnancy and Breastfeeding<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":40,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>: <span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":40,\"335559740\":276}'>Women who are pregnant or nursing might need more B vitamins (especially B9 and B12). These are important for the baby\u2019s nervous system<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4561829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5084016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK441923\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">,35<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Elderly Individuals<\/span><\/strong>: <span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":40,\"335559740\":276}'>Older people might not absorb vitamin B12 from foods as well. They may need a supplement to keep from becoming deficient<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5130103\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14695861\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13<\/a><\/sup><\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vegans and Vegetarians<\/span><\/strong>: <span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":40,\"335559740\":276}'>As vitamin B12 is mostly in animal foods, vegans and vegetarians might need a vitamin B12 supplement<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5188422\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">21<\/a><\/sup><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Certain Health Problems<\/span><\/strong>: <span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have a health problem that stops you from absorbing nutrients (like celiac disease, Crohn\u2019s disease, or pernicious anemia), you might need more B vitamins<\/span><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3820055\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5323299\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15<\/a><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/folic-acid\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">36<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Much Should You Take and Is it Safe?<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re taking a B vitamin supplement, always discuss it with a doctor before starting. They will guide you on how much to take according to your health needs. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Could There Be Side Effects or Problems?<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taking B vitamins is usually safe. But if you take too much, you might get a headache, feel sick to your stomach, <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/feel-like-throwing-up-what-you-should-and-shouldnt-do-according-to-doctors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>throw up<\/strong><\/a>, have <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/worst-foods-for-diarrhoea-a-comprehensive-guide-to-consume-wisely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>diarrhea<\/strong><\/a>, feel tired, or have <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/tingling-in-hands-exploring-causes-and-potential-remedies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tingling hands<\/strong><\/a> and feet<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3965920\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">31<\/a>,<\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28716455\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">32<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also, B vitamins might cause problems with certain drugs or in people with certain health problems. Always check with a doctor before starting any new supplement<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3263877\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">22<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4110863\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">23<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21967158\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">24<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/blood-test-what-causes-high-vitamin-b12-levels-how-to-manage-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Causes High Vitamin B12 Levels &amp; How to Manage It<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vitamin B complex is a nutrient we need to keep healthy. B vitamins are proposed to be good for producing energy, helping the brain work well, and controlling mood<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/vitamin-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">33<\/a><\/sup>. Most people get enough B vitamins by eating a balanced diet. But older people, pregnant women, and people with certain needs may need to take more<\/span><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4561829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5084016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30<\/a><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>,<\/sup><\/span><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5130103\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9<\/a><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>,<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5188422\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">21<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knowing about B vitamins allows you to get enough of these key nutrients. That maybe \u00a0through diet or even supplements, which may support your overall health and avoid some health problems. Be sure to double-check with your healthcare provider before starting new supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Frequently Asked Questions <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(FAQs<\/span><\/span>)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1706534915432\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is the main job of Vitamin B complex in the body?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The main job of vitamin B complex is to keep the body working well. It helps produce energy, produce cells like RBCs, \u00a0neuronal development, maintain mood, and many more things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1706534930960\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Could taking Vitamin B complex every day hurt you?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may usually take vitamin B complex every day without harm, but only after discussing it with your doctor. Do not self-medicate as excess consumption can cause harm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1706534989228\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How can Vitamin B complex supplements help pregnant women?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vitamin B complex, especially folic acid (vitamin B9) and vitamin B12, helps pregnant women. It\u2019s crucial for the growth of the baby\u2019s brain and may reduce the risk of birth problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1706535005284\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What foods have Vitamin B complex?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Foods with vitamin B complex include animal-based foods (meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs), plant-based foods (whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies), and foods with added vitamins (breakfast cereals, bread, rice, pasta, non-dairy milk).\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1706535025051\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can not having enough Vitamin B complex cause serious health problems?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props='{\"134245418\":false,\"134245529\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":280,\"335559739\":80,\"335559740\":276}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, if you don\u2019t get enough B vitamins, you could have issues with your blood, brain, skin, gut, mood, and more. So, it\u2019s important to get enough B vitamins through diet or supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770613422724\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who is most at risk of Vitamin B deficiency today?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Common at-risk groups include vegetarians and vegans (especially for B12), older adults with reduced absorption, people with digestive disorders, individuals on long-term antacids or metformin, pregnant women, and those with high alcohol intake.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770613478029\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it better to get B vitamins from food or supplements?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Whole foods remain the best primary source because they provide fiber, minerals, and other nutrients that work synergistically. Supplements can be useful when dietary intake is insufficient, during pregnancy, or when medical conditions affect absorption.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770613538276\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When is the best time of day to take Vitamin B-Complex?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Many people prefer taking it in the morning with food because B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism. Taking them later in the day may feel stimulating for some individuals, although this varies from person to person.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770613555468\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do doctors test for Vitamin B deficiencies?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Testing typically involves blood tests measuring levels such as vitamin B12, folate, or markers like homocysteine and methylmalonic acid. 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