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B Vitamins
Eight water-soluble vitamins essential for energy metabolism, nerve function and red blood cell production
USA ๐ 1926 Vitamins & Minerals
Key Facts
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8 B vitamins: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5, B6, B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), B12
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B12: essential for nerve function and DNA synthesis; found only in animal products โ critical for vegetarians
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Folate (B9): essential in pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects; India: mandatory rice fortification with folate
๐ Did you know? B12 deficiency is extremely common in vegetarians and vegans โ it is only naturally found in animal products
Quick Reference
Category
Vitamins & Minerals
Origin
๐ USA
Year / Era
1926
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Eight water-soluble vitamins essential for energy metabolism, nerve function and red blood cell production