Vitamin B is a popular group of nutrients which are well known for supporting the nervous system, energy levels, and general wellbeing.
Once thought to be a single vitamin, the B-vitamin group contains thiamine (Vitamin B 1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folic acid (B9) and various cobalamins (B12 group).
Vitamin B supplements can be purchased individually, or in compounds containing all eight B vitamins called vitamin B complex. There are specific properties in each of the B vitamins, and many supplements and multivitamins contain B vitamins. It is helpful to talk to your health practitioner to ensure you are getting the right ones, as there are many different compounds and formulas available.
- In particular, Vitamin B2 is reputed to deter insects due to the odour it emits on the skin. Vitamin B complex is sometimes taken by people studying for exams to support concentration.
- B vitamins are essential in pregnancy, and support energy levels and general wellbeing. Folic acid is highly recommended during pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects.
- Most B vitamins are found in the same foods, which include meat, fish and dairy products, whole grains, brewer�s yeast, bananas, molasses and chili. Liver, turkey and tuna are particularly good sources.
- Did you know� more than 25 nutrients were previously thought to be B vitamins, which explains the �gaps� in the B vitamin group number system.
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Coyne Biomax Vitamin B Complex Liposomal Vegecaps 30 NZ $34.90 NZ $28.26
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Now Pantethine 300mg Softgels 60 NZ $54.90 NZ $43.24
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Doctor's Best Benfotiamine 300 Vegecaps 60 NZ $55.00 NZ $44.53
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Now Vitamin B-6 100mg Vegecaps 100 NZ $22.90 NZ $18.53
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Now B-2 100mg Vegecaps 100 NZ $22.90 NZ $18.55
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Now Vitamin B-1 100mg Tablets 100 NZ $25.46 NZ $18.55
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Bepure B-Vit Energy Restore Vegecaps 60 NZ $59.00 NZ $49.56
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Bepure B-Vit Energy Restore Vegecaps 30 NZ $39.00 NZ $32.76
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Blackmores Vitamin B6 40 tablets NZ $13.49 NZ $10.24
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Goodhealth B Activated B12 120 tabs NZ $29.40 NZ $16.62
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Goodhealth B Activated B12 60 tabs NZ $18.60 NZ $10.53
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Good Health B Activated Complex 60 caps NZ $50.50 NZ $28.50
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Good Health B Activated Complex 30 caps NZ $35.99 NZ $20.35
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Lypo-Spheric B Complex Plus 30 packets NZ $77.76 NZ $74.06
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Radiance Clear Skin Detoxifying Herbal Formula 60 capsules NZ $47.15 NZ $37.13
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Blackmores Ashwagandha+ 60s NZ $35.49 NZ $25.21