Vitamin B3 or Niacin ,one of the water soluble Vitamins, is also known by the names Nicotinic acid and Vitamin PP. What does this Vitamin do for us: * Help lower cholesterol levels * Stabilize the blood sugar * Support genetic processes in the cells * Help the body process fats…
Then next vitamin on the list is Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin.This vitamin got its name from the word ‘flavus’ meaning ‘ yellow’ .You might have noticed the yellow color of the B complex supplement.Well,it comes form our Vitamin B3 / Riboflavin. Apart from being used as a supplement ,this yellow-orange colored vitamin is also used…
Vitamin B1 also known as Thiamine / Thiamin is essential for metabolism of Carbohydrates, also plays a part in the function of our Nervous system and proper cardiac support.It was first named Aneurin. When we look at the group which needs B1 in larger doses,the first one that catches our attention are the ones whose…
The name B complex does not mean it is a very complex Vitamin but the fact that it is made up of a group of Vitamins.It is a group of water soluble Vitamins that play a vital role in the body. The 8 major components that comprise the B complex are Thiamine / Vitamin B1…
Before I go on , I would like to thank all my readers for their support on Nutrition demystified. If not for your enthusiasm I wouldn’t have carried on with this topic.Thanks guys!!! Now that we have finished the three macro nutrients- Carbohydrates, proteins and fats, its time to move on to the next class…
