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The Vitamin B-Complex, are a group of water-soluble vitamins that plays an important roles in cell metabolism and may help reduce the risk of colon cancer & ganglion cysts.
Larsson et al. have shown vitamin B-Complex intake and pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) levels are inversely related to the risk of colon cancer. While in their study the correlation with B-Complex intake was moderate, it was quite dramatic with PLP levels, where the risk of colon cancer was nearly decreased by half.
Vitamin B6 is also known to increase the metabolism of Parkinson’s medications, such as levodopa,
Mental depression is another condition which may result from low vitamin B Complex intake. Because of pyridoxine’s role in serotonin and other neurotransmitter production, supplementation often helps depressed people feel better, and their moods improve significantly. It may also help improve memory in older adults. However, the effectiveness as treatment for PMS, PMDD, and clinical depression is debatable.
Ingestion of vitamin B-Complex possibly can alleviate some of the many symptoms of an alcoholic hangover and morning sickness from pregnancy. This might be due to its mild diuretic effect. Though the mechanism is not known, results show pyridoxamine has therapeutic effects in clinical trials for diabetic nephropathy.
B-vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism. In general, supplements containing all eight are referred to as a vitamin B complex. Individual B vitamin supplements are referred to by the specific name of each vitamin (e.g., B1, B2, B3 etc.).
