Do you really need the B vitamins

(vitamin and mineral deficiency tests available)

B. Vitamins explained-

Insomnia could be as a result of deficiency in B vitamins or a mineral deficiency

The B vitamins have a calming, soothing affect on the brain

Shaking hands could be a symptom of needing Vitamin B1 (Also indicates magnesium is needed). Some other symptoms that indicates B1 deficiency:

Depression and/or anxiety, Sugar intolerance, Chronic constipation, Sleep apnoea, Rapid heartbeat with mild or moderate exercise burning and/or numbness of the arms hand, feet and toes, Eye twitches

Sleep walking, Nightmares, Swelling of the lymph nodes, Low pain tolerance

Vulnerability to insect bites – take B1 before your sun holiday

The body uses vitamin B3 in the process of releasing energy from carbohydrates. It’s needed to form fat from carbohydrates and to process alcohol. The niacin form of vitamin B3 also regulates cholesterol, though niacinamide does not

Pantothenic acid, sometimes called vitamin B5, is involved in the Kreb’s cycle of energy production is a good vitamin for relieving stress. Also beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis, lowering cholesterol, acne, lupus and sinus

If you don’t remember your dreams you may be deficient in Vitamin B6. This is because B6 helps to make neurotransmitters such as :

Serotonin is synthesized, stored, and released by specific neurons in the brain. Natural depression, mood, emotions, aggression, sleep, appetite, anxiety, memory and perceptions., melatonin

Melatonin is a natural hormone made by your body's pineal (pih-knee-uhl) gland. During the day the pineal is inactive. When the sun goes down and darkness occurs, the pineal is "turned on" by the SCN and begins to actively produce melatonin, which is released into the blood)

Dopamine that plays an important and diverse role in how your brain functions which are essential for brain power

B12 – Also good for insomnia. It is also produced in the intestines and then transported through the body where it can do its important work. Some people need vitamin B12 to be supplemented because their body does not produce enough. Most important mineral for vegans and vegetarians