You acknowledge that you are now entering the prescription medicines page of this website. Please consult your physician and other healthcare providers before taking any prescription medicines found in this page. The contents of this page are provided for information purposes only. It should not be construed as a substitute for a professional medical advice and should not be relied upon in that regard. You undertake to carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use. Vitamin B-Complex + Vitamin E What is the product used for? For the treatment of deficiencies in Vitamins B1, B6, B12 and E manifested as: Abnormal touch sensation (numbness, glove and stocking sensation, burning and pricking) Muscle pain, loss of reflexes in the hands, knees, ankles, calves and feet For the treatment of conditions responsive to high dose B1, B6, B12 and E which include the following: Polyneuropathy (multiple disturbances in the function of the brain or spinal cord that may affect the nerves and muscles of the body)
Diabetic neuropathy (disturbances in the function on the brain or spinal cord that may affect the nerves and muscles of the body (associated with diabetes mellitus) Neuritis (inflammation of the nerves) Wernicke’s disease (an alcohol-induced thiamine deficiency characterized by mental confusion, staggering, and constant rapid eye movements) Beri-beri [Thiamine deficiency manifested as muscle weakness, loss of appetite, nerve degeneration (inability of nerves to function properly)] Sideroblastic anemia (any of a heterogenous group of anemias with diverse clinical manifestations) Pernicious anemia [a type of megaloblastic anemia usually seen in older adults, caused by impaired intestinal absorption of Vitamin B12 due to lack of availability of intrinsic factor characterized by pallor (paleness), achlorhydria (absence of hydrochloric acid from maximally stimulated gastric secretions), glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), weakness and neurologic manifestations]
What is in the product? d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate (Vitamin E) Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) This product contains B-complex vitamins (Vitamins B1, B6, and B12) and Vitamin E. B-complex vitamins are required for the normal function of the nervous system and are used as adjunct in the management of various neuromuscular disorders. Together with B-complex vitamins, Vitamin E helps maintain membrane integrity in all cells of the body including the nerve tissues by acting as the body’s major lipid-soluble antioxidant. B-complex Vitamins and Vitamin E have the following known neuromuscular functions/effects: Involved in the production and release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter required in conveying signals within nerve cells Required in the formation of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, gamma amino butyric acid (GABA), dopamine, and epinephrine to facilitate normal nervous system function Required for the synthesis of myelin, the white sheath that surrounds nerve fibers
Helps maintain membrane integrity in all cells of the body including nerve tissues by acting as the body’s major lipid-soluble chain-blocking antioxidant How much and how often should you use this product? Orally, one tablet daily. Or, as directed by a doctor. Download Product Information LeafletThe vitamin B family is a useful group that targets some of the most common health issues of modern society, including fatigue, stress, depression, high cholesterol and brain and heart health. B complex vitamins are a collection of the B vitamin family recommended for a variety of reasons. Fortunately there are tips to make choosing a B complex vitamin a little easier to digest. B-1 (thiamine) is good for the heart. B-2 (riboflavin) is good for digestion and the brain. B-3 (niacin) comes in various forms but can be very helpful for cholesterol and joint issues and possibly help protect the brain from dementia. B-5 (pantothenic acid) is needed to help with energy and the adrenal glands.
B-6 (pyridoxine) is needed for nerve health, and along with B-12 and B-9 (folic acid) is important for the health of the blood vessels, brain, heart and our DNA. B-7 (biotin) is used in sugar metabolism and used clinically to improve the health of hair. Doctors might recommend a B complex to help boost energy, help with depression and even help with sugar cravings. It is not a far stretch to assume B vitamins could help us feel better since they are needed for so many functions in the body. At times, one member of the B family may be more important than others. B-3 for cholesterol is one example. For general health issues, however, the B vitamin family is valued as a team. There are several simple things to keep in mind when choosing a B complex vitamin. First, eliminate any brand that has any kind of artificial coloring or dyes. There is absolutely no need for them. For over-the-counter vitamins, I generally prefer capsules over tablets, as many tablets are hard to digest. Patients with a history of bloating, heartburn, indigestion or irritable bowels often find certain vitamins are not easily absorbed.
This is not true of all tablets, and some are digested just as well as physician-grade vitamins. Another determining factor is the B-12 found in the vitamin. B-12 can be found in several forms, including cyanocobalamin, hydroxycobalamin, adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin. All of these will work, but many companies focused on quality will pride themselves on using what are considered to be the more useable forms: methlycobalimin, hydroxycobalamin or adenocobalamin. Cyanocobalamin is not necessarily a bad option, but many integrative physicians feel that the others are better utilized by the body. Dosage is a complicated issue with B complex vitamins. This type of vitamin will contain at least eight ingredients, all of which will vary in dosage from brand to brand. There is no specific dosage required for each, but they should all be at least 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA). The RDA required to prevent nutritional deficiency for the B vitamins is very small and is not necessarily the best level to achieve optimal health.