Vitamin B Complex

Why are B-Vitamins so important?

B-Vitamins serve the body essentially as metabolic catalysts. As precursors of so-called coenzymes, many B-Vitamins play a key role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, which is why they have outstanding importance for energy metabolism.

But that's not all: Specifically, folic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 are key substances in the so-called one carbon metabolism, where three extremely important metabolic pathways are linked: The so-called folate, the so-called methionine/homocysteine cycle and the transsulphuration pathway. Via these pathways, it is ensured that the vascular toxin homocysteine is not too high, that sufficient "methyl groups" are available (for gene regulation and the formation of important substances, e.g. neurotransmitters), that cells can regenerate, divide and multiply (purine synthesis) and that the probably most important endogenous antioxidant glutathione (cysteine synthesis) is produced in sufficient quantities.

The 1-carbon metabolism illustrated. Source: Rubini, E et al. (2021). Maternal One-Carbon Metabolism during the Periconceptional Period and Human Foetal Brain Growth: A Systematic Review. Genes, 12(10), 1634.

The following health claims are approved for B-Vitamins – a selection:

• Thiamine contributes to normal energy metabolism
• Thiamine contributes to normal psychological function
• Vitamin B12 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
• Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells
• Vitamin B12 plays a role in the process of cell division
• Vitamin B6 contributes to normal cysteine synthesis
• Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
• Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
• Folate contributes to normal immune system function
• Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
• Riboflavin contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
• Pantothenic acid contributes to the normal synthesis and normal metabolism of steroid hormones, Vitamin D and some neurotransmitters
• Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance
• Biotin contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism
• Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
• Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

The edubily® Vitamin B Complex examined closely

The B-Vitamin amounts in our Vitamin B Complex are precisely adjusted. This means the product can be combined with other products without causing oversupply. However, it also "works" as a stand-alone.

We have ensured that B12 in particular is dosed sufficiently high and that all B-Vitamins are in the best possible vitamin forms. For example, we use already activated vitamin forms for Vitamin B6 (Vitamin B6 phosphate), the metabolically active 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (methylfolate) and two activated B12 forms. The amino acid Glycine rounds out the spectrum of action of the supplement, as glycine also plays an important role in 1-carbon metabolism.