In increase of physical activities and other stressful situations especially by old people, to alcoholic drinkers and habitual antacid takers, it is ideal to take in Vitamin B.
Vit B functions as an anti-neuritic factor. It is a co-enzyme converting carbohydrate into energy in the nerve tissues, muscles and heart. It is necessary for proper metabolism of sugar and starch to provide energy. It improves mental attitude, too. To children, Vit B promotes growth.
We have abundant food sources of Vit B. It includes blackstrap molasses, bran, brewer's Yeast, eggs, corn, meats, especially pork, liver, oatmeal, raw nuts, soybeans and soybean products, such as tofu, wheat germ, milk, whole brown rice and whole wheat.
Our body should not lack Vit B as it is responsible also for the brain and nervous function. It helps in treating indigestion as well.
To know the symptoms if we lack Vit B in our body, we usually experience digestive upsets, fatigue, impairment of memory, loss of appetite, nausea and muscle weakness. I am happy to have known these facts for myself after i Yahoo search.