B complex

Almost everyone knows it, but do we really know what lies behind the name B complex?

Most of us have heard about the B complex. But we might have not delved into what vitamin B really is.

Vitamin B refers to not one but in fact, a group of eight vitamins that complement each other, and all of them, like vitamin C, are soluble in water. We might as well call them tiny enzymes helpers that make sure that the processes in our body run smoothly as they should and keep us in brilliant help.

What vitamins are found under the name B complex?

The eight B vitamins are the following:

• vitamins B1 or thiamine,
• vitamins B2 or riboflavin
• vitamins B3 or niacin,
• vitamins B5 or pantothenic acid
• vitamins B6 or pyridoxine
• vitamins B7 or biotin,
• vitamins B9 or folic acid or folate,
• vitamins B12 or cobalamin.

Most of these vitamins are stacked in varied and healthy foods. It is therefore necessary to make an effort and eat healthy and colourful meals. The B complex vitamins are found in meat, liver, fish, eggs and also in yeast, pulses, whole grains, etc.

A real gamechanger …

The importance of B-complex vitamins has been confirmed by the European Food Safety Authority, and the list it has compiled is almost endless. The fact that they are involved in so many processes in the body will change the view of B vitamins for many people.

The following claims are related to B vitamins:

• B1 plays a role in heart function.
• B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, B9, B12 contribute to the release of energy during metabolism.
• B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 contribute to the functioning of the nervous system.
• B1, B3, B6 contribute to normal psychological functioning.
• B2 plays a role in maintaining vision.
• B2 plays a role in iron metabolism.

• B2 plays a role in protecting cells from oxidative stress.
• B2, B3, B7 contribute to maintaining healthy mucous membranes.
• B2, B3, B7 contribute to maintaining healthy skin.
• B2, B3, B7, B12 contribute to the functioning of the nervous system.
• B2, B5 help reduce fatigue and exhaustion.
• B2, B6, B12 play a role in maintaining normal red blood cells.
• B3 contributes to normal physiological functions.
• B3 contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membrane.
• B3, B6, B9, B12 help reduce fatigue and exhaustion.
• B5 plays a role in the synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some nerve impulse transmitters.
• B5 contributes to mental performance.
• B6 plays a role in cysteine ​​synthesis.
• B6 plays a role in protein and glycogen metabolism.
• B6 plays a role in regulating hormone function.
• B6, B7, B9, B12 contribute to homocysteine ​​metabolism.
• B6, B7, B9, B12 contribute to normal psychological functioning.
• B6, B9, B12 play a role in the functioning of the immune system.
• B7 contributes to the metabolism of macronutrients.
• B7 helps maintain healthy hair.
• B9 contributes to the development of maternal tissue during pregnancy.
• B9 contributes to the synthesis of amino acids.
• B9 contributes to blood formation.
• B9, B12 play a role in cell division.

When we want something more…

When we decide to add a B complex dietary supplement to our diet due to our individual needs and lifestyle, due to our age, pregnancy, eating habits, sports activities or any other reasons, it is important to opt for a high-quality supplement.

Because we in Malinca always believe our food supplements should be of the highest quality, we also provided an excellent B complex with the addition of natural vitamin C and the addition of alfalfa powder leaves. 

Malinca's B complex:

• is added sugar-free-, gluten-free and lactose-free,
• has added vitamin C from a natural source,
• provides recommended daily values ​​of B vitamins.

Because only the best is good enough.

However, what form we take the vitamins in matters, so we opted for the best one, and we take special pride in vitamin B9, as we decided to add it in the form of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate. This chemical formula, if we are not exactly pharmacists or biochemists, may not mean much to us…

But we can tell you that this is a well-known folate and all pregnant women will be very familiar with it. There is an important difference between folate and folic acid, and it is the folate that contributes to the development of maternal tissue during pregnancy, as well as to the formation of blood, the functioning of the immune system and the reduction of fatigue and exhaustion.

An excellent formula with a natural source of vitamin C and alfalfa leaf powder

The mixture of vitamins was further refined by adding an important vitamin C, from a natural source. Vitamin C was added to the formulation in the form of camu camu fruit extract, which is heralded as a real natural vitamin C boost up fruit.

Having recognized the importance of Vitamin C, the European Food Safety Authority prescribes the following characteristics:

Vitamin C:

• plays a role in the functioning of the immune system,
• contributes to the release of energy during metabolism,
• contributes to the functioning of the nervous system,
• plays a role in the formation of collagen for the normal functioning of the skin,
• increases iron absorption,
• contributes to normal psychological functioning,
• helps reduce fatigue and exhaustion.

What about alfalfa leaves?

Alfalfa leaves are often introduced as a super food, so we also added them to our excellent B complex formulation. Alfalfa leaves also contain various micronutrients, which naturally complement the action of vitamins.

This is therefore a synergy of nature with the power of eight B-complex vitamins for all who want to enrich their every day with a quality dietary supplement from Malinca.