Question 1

what is a good way to get b vitamins instead of vitamin pills?

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B vitamins: Most b vitamins are in foods.  Some foods containing more b1, b2, b3 are fruits and vegetables.  Things like B12 are mostly only in animal products but this does include eggs.

Question 2

what b vitamins are good to relieve foot neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Options: The vitamin most associated with treating neuropathy is vitamin b12. Taking a good multivitamin and other supplements such as co-enzyme q10 may also be helpful.

Question 3

which b vitamins are good to take to help relieve foot neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

6 and 12: B6 and B12 seem to have some value in treating neuropathy.

Question 4

is there a need for b vitamins after 55?

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Yes: Vitamin levels start to decrease in our bodies over time due to age, stress, medical conditions, poor diet (since most americans do not eat well), trauma, and from medications that prevent absorption.  So yes, take a b complex to help you. You can also get your doctor to check you levels.  Aim for higher levels rather than the bottom of the normal range.  You will feel better.

Question 5

what is the primary function of b vitamins?

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Rather than reinvent: B vitamins are necessary for cellular metabolism. Check out http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/b_vitamins for more info.

Question 6

which food has the highest amounts of b-vitamins?

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Varies: The b vitamins include thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, (folic acid) b6, vb12, biotin and pantothenic acid. Some foods are especially good sources of just one b vitamin, while other foods contain several of the b's. Luckily, b vits are widely distributed throughout the food supply, so if you're eating a varied, balanced diet that includes foods from all food groups, you're most likely getting what you need.

Question 7

why are b vitamins in energy drinks?

Accepted Answer

Fur hype!: The vitamins give the appearance of being "good for you." most energy drinks contain high caffeine and natural Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) (no longer can be put as as chemical so ephedra and guarana are used), and are sugared.  They are potentially dangerous as a nutritional supports and are expensive. Take your vitamins and drin k coffee or tea!

Question 8

what is the importance of b vitamins in glucose metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Energy metabolism: They are essential items in the complex process of producing cellular energy. Since the body is made up of trillions of cells that cooperate together to create function, the energy that drives that function is a necessity

Question 9

what are the benefits from taking iron and vitamin b vitamins every day?

Accepted Answer

Only if  NEED them!: Unless you are iron deficient and do not eat a balanced diet with sufficient nutrient intake, you likely get all you need and additional supplements are unnecessary, but can also cause constipation and dark stools (iron) and stress your kidneys (excess water-soluble vitamin b's)! honest! if you are anemic and/or vitamin deficient, then by all means take vitamins as directed by your diagnosing md.

Question 10

when is the best time to take coq10 and b vitamins and should they be taken with food?

Accepted Answer

In am: Both can increase energy so i generally tell people to take them in the morning.  Take them with food especially the b.  That is hard to take on an empty stomach!

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