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8 Essential Nutrient Vitamin B...Water Soluble
The Alpha Swoletauri System prioritizes multivitamins. As I’ve mentioned before even when eating a healthy diet, we can be micronutrient deficient. My personal experience led me to having high blood pressure and 3 blood clots in my leg. As I investigated root causes for my conditions, I found that many things could effect the circulatory system. These nutrient deficiencies cause a ripple effect in the body and are very hard to pinpoint. I thought I would investigate what each vitamin does and what could be some of the issues of being deficient. If you are like me, you’re understanding of the vitamins is very basic. I learned that Vegetables and Friuts are high in Vitamin B, and Vitamin B is good for having energy. As you’ll see, that’s only part of the story.
Vitamin B is an essential nutrient. This means that our body does not make enough of it on its own. We must consume Vitamin B. That is where things get complicated.
B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), B7 (Biotin), B9 (Folate), B12 (Cobalamin)
Vitamin B exists in 8 forms. They are all crucial for maintaining good health. They convert food into energy, support brain function and contribute to cell metabolism. Each B Vitamin has unique functions. We must consume Vitamin B. Our guts can make Vitamins B7 and B12 in small amounts. But, it isn’t sufficient.
A Vitamin B Deficiency is common. Like some of the Fat Soluble Vitamins, refined foods and sugar deplete our body’s B Vitamins supply. This is because refined foods are harder for us to break down; and therefore, use extra B Vitamins.
I recommend taking D3+K2 along with a multivitamin and eating Olive Oil, Eggs, Salmon, Sardines, Raw Sauerkraut, Fatty Fish, Pork, Liver and Other Organs.
What Vitamin B Complex Actually Does
It’s more than just help give you energy. Many of the Vitamin B do help convert different types of food to energy. Vitamin B is also crucial for Red Blood Cells, Skin, Eyes, Hair, Nervous System and DNA.
Vitamin B Roles in the Human Body:
- B1: Helps convert Carbohydrates to energy, supports nerve function, and plays a role in muscle contraction.
- B2: Aids in energy production, supports cellular function, growth and development and helps maintain healthy skin and eyes.
- B3: Supports the metabolism by helping to convert nutrients to energy. Essential for DNA repair and the production of stress and sex hormones.
- B5: Crucial for the synthesis of coenzyme A, which is important for fatty acid metabolism and the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters.
- B6: Involved in Amino Acid metabolism, red blood cell production and the creation of neurotransmitters.
- B7: Supports Carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Important for healthy hair, skin and nails.
- B9: Essential DNA Synthesis, cell growth and the formation of red and white Blood cells. Needed to methylate homocysteine in the blood. Critical during pregnancy for fetal development.
- B12: Vital for red blood cell formation, neurological function and DNA Synthesis
Vitamin B Plays a Major Role in The Body
Signs of Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B deficiency is not rare. Especially with Vitamin B12. Unlike the fat-soluble vitamins, the body stores very little Vitamin B. We do need to consume it on a regular basis. The most common cause of Vitamin B deficiency is the consumption of too many Refined Grains, Corn, Sugar, Sodas. These foods deplete our Vitamin B stores.
Prolonged Deficiency can lead to Anemia, Seizures, Dementia, Heart Failure, Neurological Damage.
Early symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Weakness
- Sore Throat
- Chapped Lips
- Headache
- Depression
- Hair Loss
- Rashes
Signs of Vitamin B Toxicity (Too Much)
It is possible to have too much Vitamin B. But, it is rare. Be sure to get organic (whole foods) Vitamin B. The symptoms include Peripheral Neuropathy, Dermatosis, Photosensitivity, Dizziness, Nausea.
Best Food Sources for Vitamin B:
- B Super Food: Nutritional Yeast
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Fermented Foods like Sauerkraut
- Beef Liver
- Leafy Greens
- Eggs
- Shellfish
- Pork
- Sunflower Seeds
- Greek Yoghurt
- Chicken and Turkey
Good To Know:
Summation
As you can see. Vitamin K plays a major role in Skin-as we thought. But, it is also very important to many other functions of the body from head to toe. Vitamin K is important for our Bones, Heart, Liver, Colon, Cell Metabolism, Cardiovascular System. While most of us eat enough veggies to get enough Vitamin K1, we may not be eating foods for K2. Do you eat enough Seeds, Nuts, Liver, Olives to get your Vitamin K2? Maybe.
Recommendation
This is why I recommend a multivitamin as the backbone to the Alpha Swoletauri way. I also recommend the addition of a D3+K2 supplemet. With proper Micronutrition, we can focus on other aspects of our health. If you aren’t taking a multivitamin, you have no idea what could already be in the process of happening…stroke, heart attack, blindness.
Jer Scare
My real life example…I was lacking Folate. It led to blood clots. It could have led to Stroke, Heart Attack, Heart disease. My doctor could have said no more exercise, ice baths, sauna, your heart can’t take it. Then, 1 micronutrient deficiency could have caused a ripple effect through my body and life. Not only could my heart have been effected, but I then I also couldn’t experience the benefits of exercise, ice baths and sauna.
Conclusion
This is why I say take the multivitamin and eliminate that variable. If you’ve noticed, signs of micronutrient deficiencies are minor. Bone Weakness, Bleeding, Bruising, Swollen Leg (My real life example). Results from extended deficiencies are major. Blindness, Heart Disease, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Blood Clots. Most of us don’t run to the doctor for something minor. Something minor probably doesn’t warrant a full blood analysis. So, we figure it out when something major happens, The Stroke. Let’s be smart and beat it to the punch!!
Bonus: Great Video to Help with Diet Choices
To understand the importance of the other Vitamins and what happens if we are deficient, check out these articles…
Fat Soluble:
Vitamin A
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“Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds formed when our bodies convert the food we eat into energy. People are also exposed to free radicals in the environment from cigarette smoke, air pollution, and ultraviolet light from the sun.
The body also needs vitamin E to boost its immune system so that it can fight off invading bacteria and viruses. It helps to widen blood vessels and keep blood from clotting within them. In addition, cells use vitamin E to interact with each other and to carry out many important functions.“
Vitamin D Roles in the Human Body:
- Bone Health: Enhances the absorption of Calcium and Phosphorus from the gut.
- Bone Growth: Unstable molecules that can damage cell membranes, proteins, DNA. They potentially lead to chronic diseases like Cancer.
- Immune System: Regulates the immune system.
- Cell Differentiation: Promotes cell differentiation and inhibits Cell Proliferation. This is a cancer prevention role.
- Insulin Regulation: Plays a role in insulin production and glucose metabolism.
Vitamin K Roles in the Human Body:
- Blood Clotting: Essential for synthesizing proteins required for blood coagulation and activates clotting factors to prevent excessive bleeding.
- Bone Health: Regulated the binding of Calcium in Bones and activates a protein critical for bone formation and mineralization.
- Cardiovascular Health: Regulates the calcium levels in blood vessels
- Cell Metabolism: Helps cell’s Mitochondria make ATP for energy.
Water Soluble:
Vitamin C
Vitamin C Roles in the Human Body:
- Antioxidant: Powerful Antioxidant that helps protect Cells from damage by free radicals. This reduces the risk of diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
- Collagen Synthesis: Essential for the biosynthesis of collagen. Collagen is a protein involved in clotting and maintaining the structure of skin, blood vessels, bones and connective tissue.
- Immune Function: boosts the immune system by stimulating the production and function of white blood cells. It enhances the skin’s defense system and helps wounds heal faster.
- Absorption of Iron: It improves the absorption of iron.
- Cardiovascular Health: Associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Eye Health: Reduces the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.