B VITAMINSMany people think of B Vitamins as the “energy vitamins”, which is correct, although as you see below, they play a much bigger role in our day to day health. The B Complex is made up of eleven different B vitamins; B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin and Niacinamide), B5 (Pantothenic acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), B7 (Biotin), B9 (Folic Acid), B10 (Para-aminobenzoic acid), B12 (Cobalamin), Choline, and Inositol.

When recommending B vitamins, Martins pharmacy staff recommends the highest in quality to ensure optimal bioactivity, thus recommends B vitamins through Pure Multivitamins as well as Pure B-Complex Plus. These formulations utilize the active, naturally occurring, universally metabolized form of B vitamins.

FUNCTIONS OF B Vitamins HELP DETOXIFY MEDICATIONS, HORMONES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS

SUPPORT THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

Symptoms of B VITAMIN DEFICIENCY

Diet & Nutrition

Lifestyle& Exercise

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Vitamins &Supplements

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Diet & Nutrition

Lifestyle& Exercise

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Vitamins &Supplements

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METABOLIZE CARBOHYDRATES, FATS, PROTEINS, AND AMINO ACIDS

HEALTHY BRAIN FUNCTION AND MENTAL COGNITION

SUPPORT CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION

SUPPORT THYROID FUNCTION

SUPPORT INTEGRITY OF HAIR AND SKIN

REQUIRED FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION

HELPS BODY ADAPT TO STRESS

SUPPORT HEALTHY LIPID FUNCTION (TRIGLYCERIDES, LDL, HDL)

NEEDED FOR CONVERSION OF NEUROTRANSMITTERS SUCH AS DOPAMINE, TRYPTOPHAN, AND SEROTONIN

AID IN THE FORMATION OF ANTIBODIES AND WOUND HEALING

HELPS YOUR BODY UTILIZE OTHER VITAMINS

NEEDED FOR HEALTHY SLEEP

REQUIRED FOR HEALTHY DIGESTIVE FUNCTION

Fatigue and weakness

Allergies

Arthritis

Confusion

Gastrointestinal disturbances

Headache

Hair loss

Irritability

Mild depression

Loss of appetite

Nervousness

Neurological issues

Nerve degeneration

Poor memory

Sleep disturbances

Vision problems

Dry, cracking or scaly skin

Eczema

Graying hair

High blood pressure

Muscle cramps

Mouth ulcers and lesions

Hyperactivity

Numbness or tingling

in hands and feet

Brittle nails

Decreased immunity

Impaired wound healing

Ringing in ears

Alcoholism

Acne

Adrenal dysfunction

Allergies

Arthritis

Atherosclerosis

Bell’s Palsy

Birth defects (neural tube and cleft palate)

Brittle Nails

Cardiovascular disease

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Cataracts

Cervical dysplasia

Dementia

Depression

Dermatitis

Alcohol

Caffeine

Brewer’s yeast

Wheat germ

Wheat bran

Buckwheat

Nuts-pine nuts, brazil nuts, pecans, pistachio nuts, macadamia, walnuts, almonds, chestnuts

Amphetamines, Antacids, Anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine, primodine, phenobarbital, valproic acid), Antibiotics, Birth control pills, Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Colchicine, Corticosteroids, Diuretics, Estrogen replacement therapy, H2 blocker antacids (cimetidine, famotidine, ranitidine), Hydralazine, Metformin, NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories- aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, etc.), Sulfasalazine, Theophylline, Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, imipramine, doxepin)

Diabetes

Diabetic neuropathy

Diarrhea

Detoxification problems

Eczema

Epilepsy

Elevated Homocysteine

Fibroids

Gingivitis

Infertility

Lipid Problems (triglycerides, HDL, LDL)

Liver disease

Memory loss

MSG (monosodium glutamate) sensitivity

Migraines/Headaches

Nerve damage

Nervous system dysfunction

Neuropathy

Numbness and tingling

Osteoporosis

Fatigue

Pain

Panic attacks

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Psoriasis

Restless Leg Syndrome

Retinopathy

Sciatica

Stress

Tinnitus

Trigeminal neuralgia

Vision problems

Disease States or Disorders That Can Be Treated or Prevented with B Vitamins

Conditions/Disease States that deplete B Vitamins

Food Sources of B Vitamins (General list due to various foods and multiple B Vitamins)

Medications that deplete B Vitamins

15 convenient locations to serve you!

Digestive disorders

Excessive exercise

Food colorings

Sugar

Legumes including; Beans (Navy, lima, mung beans garbanzo, pinto, red), lentils, peanuts, green peas, split peas, soybean sprouts

Wild rice, brown rice

Whole grain- wheat, rye

Sunflower seeds, sesame seeds

Garlic cloves

Kale

Parsley

Broccoli

Raisins

Avocados

Sweet peppers

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage

Okra

Corn

Fresh coconut

Mushrooms

Tobacco

Eggs

Pork

Lam liver

Beef kidneys

Beef liver

Calf liver

Chicken liver

Seafood and fish, including (mackerel, salmon, herring, haddock, sardines, trout, halibut, shrimp, lobster)