• Vitamin B1 (thiamin)
0-6 months of age (0.3 mg), 6-12 months (0.5 mg), 1-18 years (1-1.5 mg), 18 + years (1.5 mg), Pregnancy / Breastfeeding (0.5 mg )
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
0-6 months of age (0.4 mg), 6-12 months (0.6 mg), 1-18 years (1-1.5 mg), 18 + years (1.7 mg), Pregnancy / Breastfeeding (0.5 mg)
• Vitamin B3 (niacin, includes nicotinic acid and nicotinamide)
Age 0-6 months (6 mg), 6-12 months (8 mg), 1-18 years (10-15 mg), 18 + years (15-20 mg), Pregnancy / Breastfeeding (+4 mg)
• Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
0-6 months of age (2.5 mg), 6-12 months (3 mg), 1-18 years (4-7 mg), 18 + years (10 mg), Pregnancy / Breastfeeding (+3 mg)
• Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine)
Age 0-6 months (0.3mg), 6-12 months (0.6mg), 1-18 years (1-2mg), 18 + years (2.5mg), Pregnancy / Breastfeeding (0.6 mg)
• Vitamin B7 (biotin), also known as vitamin H
0-6 months (35 mcg), 6-12 months (50 mcg), 1-18 years (100-200 mcg), 18 + years (300 mcg), Pregnancy / Breastfeeding (+50 mcg)
• Vitamin B9 (folic acid), or vitamin M
0-6 months (30 mcg), 6-12 months (50 mcg), 1-18 years (100-400 mcg), 18 + years (400 mcg), Pregnancy / Breastfeeding (+1 mg)
• Vitamin B12 (cobalamin different types)
0-6 months of age (0.5 mcg), 6-12 months (1.5 mcg), 1-18 years (2-4 mcg), 18 + years (4-6 mcg), Pregnancy / Breastfeeding (+1 mcg)
Instructions for Use Vitamin B
• Vitamin B1
Easily destroyed by alcohol, caffeine, stress, and smoking. Large doses (5,000 to 10,000 mg) can cause headaches, irritability, rapid pulse, and weakness.
• Vitamin B2
Uptake rate will decrease with the use of oral contraceptives or by alcohol consumption.
Vitamin B2 deficiency can cause skin disorders, anemia, eyes sensitive to light, and inflammation of the soft tissues around the mouth and nose.
• Vitamin B3 - Nicotinic acid (niacin)
People who frequently exercise, oral contraceptive use, or experiencing stress will require a higher dose.
Niacin deficiency causes pellagra disease. Doses of more than 100 mg of vitamin B3 can cause skin rash, tingling, itching, headache, nausea, diarrhea, and ulcers.
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Elderly, people who are using oral contraceptives, smoking, or consuming alcohol will require a higher intake of vitamin B5.
Symptoms of vitamin B5 deficiency include depression and lack of appetite. An individual who suffers from this deficiency would seem lethargic, weak or easily exhausted.
Hair loss can occur due to deficiency of vitamin B5. Additionally, eczema can occur in cases of severe deficiency.
Eczema can appear on various parts of the body, especially on the face.
• Vitamin B6
Pregnant or lactating women, those who use contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, as well as those who use antibiotics will require higher doses of vitamin B6.
Vitamin B6 supplementation is recommended for those who consume alcohol, smoking, and consuming protein above the recommended level.
Vitamin B6 deficiency causes skin disorders, nervous system disorders, confusion, poor coordination, and insomnia.
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is also called phoshate pyridoxal or pyridoxamine.
Doses exceeding 500 mg can cause irreversible nerve damage. Nerve damage can cause impaired walking, numbness, and tingling.
• Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
Pregnant women and those with long-term use of antibiotics may need higher doses of this vitamin.
• Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
The elderly and pregnant women may need higher doses, and the people who consume alcohol or have risk factors associated with heart disease.
Folic acid deficiency causes anemia, stunted growth, and irritation of the mouth.
Folic acid deficiency is common in alcoholics, the elderly, and people who are malnourished.
• Vitamin B12
Vegetarian and vegan, along with pregnant women and / or lactating women, and those who consume alcohol may need to increase the dose.
Vitamin B12 deficiency causes irritation of the mouth, brain damage, and a disease called pernicious anemia.
