Question 1

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 2

is vitamin b helpful in weight reduction?

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Vitamin B Weight Los: The best way to reduce weight is to reduce your calories and increase your exercise. Everything else is much less important despite the promotions, advertisements, and quackery suggesting magic bullets in order to lose weight. In addition, your diet should well balanced so that additional supplements are not needed. Work with your physician or a dietician for a diet and exercise program for you.

Question 3

what food has a great source of vitamin b?

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No single source: There are many different types of b vitamins. B 12 is present only on animal proteins, including dairy. Most of other vitamins are present in vegetable and meat sources, and a balanced diet rich in vegetables and fruits will provide adequate amounts. See this site for more info.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bvitamins.html.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

what is the definition or description of: vitamin b?

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B vitamins: There are a number of b vitamins. B vitamins include vit B12 (cobalamin), vit b1 (thiamine), vit b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine), pantothenic acid, folic acid, biotin &  niacin.  These water soluble vitamins are essential for healthy body function.

Question 7

ever had a vitamin b shot, and if so, how do you feel?

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B12 injections: Sometimes they also include b1 and b2 among others.  In general, don't feel much different after shot.  Sometimes people say more energy and other times people say sleep better.  B vitamins help the central nervous system so they can cause a lot of changes, particularly if you are deficient.

Question 8

can there be such a thing as an overdose of vitamin b ?

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Body eliminates: What it doesn't need, but this may be accompanied by side effects.

Question 9

vitamin b comlex can reduce hairfall?

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Depends: Hair loss can be from many things including low b, d, iron, hormonal imbalance, genetics,  stress, sugar, inflammation, medical problems.  You can try it but if it does not work, speak with your dermatologist or an integrative medical physician that can check more in depth.

Question 10

do any fruits or vegetables have vitamin b?

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: Depends on which Vitamin B you're looking for. There are several different types: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, &amp; B12. Read more: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/#B

Scroll down to the bottom of the B list.

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