B Vitamins - Vital Nutrients for Energy and Wellness

B vitamins are a group of essential nutrients that play key roles in metabolism, energy production, nerve function, and maintaining skin, hair, and liver health.
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Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

B Vitamins FAQ

What is vitamin B?

Vitamin B is a group of vitamins that help your body’s metabolism function better. The B group of vitamins include thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folate (B9) and cobalamin (B12).

Is vitamin B a good vitamin?

Each of the B-group vitamins plays a critical role in keeping you healthy. For example, B12, B6 and B9 are important vitamins for healthy brain and nerve function, while vitamin B2 is important for skin health and good vision. What are the natural sources of vitamin B?

What is the function of B vitamins in the body?

B vitamins are a group of eight essential nutrients that play roles in many organs and bodily systems. They help with various functions, including creating energy from food, producing blood cells, and maintaining healthy skin. In this article, we explore the function of B vitamins in the body and some key dietary sources of each.

How many B vitamins are there?

There are eight B vitamins: Thiamin (B1). Riboflavin (B2). Niacin (B3). Pantothenic acid (B5). Pyridoxine (B6). Biotin (B7). Folate and folic acid (B9). Cobalamin (B12). Fun fact for those of you doing the math: There are no vitamins B4, B8, B10 or B11 — at least not anymore. Over time, those substances were found to not be vitamins at all.

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