What do successful athletes, endurance runners, and those who struggle with fatigue every day have in common? Answer: B vitaminsWithout them, the body simply does not function optimally.
What is B complex and why is it important?
B complex is a group of eight water-soluble vitamins that together act as fuel for our body. The most important tasks include:
- converting food into energy,
- support for the functioning of the nervous system,
- formation of red blood cells,
- muscle and tissue regeneration,
- regulating mood and the hormone serotonin. (1*) (2*)
For athletes, vegans, pregnant women and anyone who is often under stress, it is B complex supplementation or individual vitamins (such as vitamin B12) more than makes sense – it is almost necessary. (1*)
How do B vitamins affect athletic performance?
Without sufficient intake of B vitamins, the body has difficulty producing energy, regenerates more slowly, and fights oxidative stress. (1*) (2*) Athletes who suffer from B vitamin deficiencies often experience:
- faster fatigue,
- poor concentration,
- slower growth of muscle mass,
- longer regeneration time.
That's why they are vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 (folic acid) and B12 of exceptional importance for all those involved in physical activity. (1*)
Vitamin B12 – a treasure for brain, muscles and energy
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is one of the most important members of the B complex. It plays a key role in:
- the formation of red blood cells,
- oxygen transport to the muscles,
- healthy brain function,
- DNA formation,
- fat and carbohydrate metabolism. (2*) (3*)
B12 deficiency is very common in vegans and vegetarians, as it is found mainly in foods of animal origin. Signs of deficiency include:
- chronic fatigue,
- poor memory or foggy head,
- depression or anxiety,
- tingling in the limbs,
- anemia (megaloblastic anemia). (3*)
Solution: Liposomal Vitamin B12
For better absorption and effectiveness, we recommend liposomal form of vitamin B12, which allows for faster absorption into the bloodstream – without digestive losses. (2*)
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1. Source: A functional evaluation of anti-fatigue and exercise performance improvement following vitamin B complex supplementation in healthy humans, a randomized double-blind trial, (Mon-Chien Lee, Yi-Ju Hsu, Sih-Yu Shen, Chin-Shan Ho, Chi-Chang Huang), https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37786445/
2. Source: Vitamins and Minerals for Energy, Fatigue and Cognition: A Narrative Review of the Biochemical and Clinical Evidence, (AL Tardy, E. Pouteau, D. Marquez, C. Yilmaz, A. Scholey), https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31963141/
3. Source: Vitamin B12 in health and disease, (F. O'Leary, S.Samman), https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22254022/
