B-group vitamins for athletes
B-group vitamin complex – contains all 8 B-vitamins and 3 vitamin-like substances: B10 PABA, B8 choline and B4 inositol.
- Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, biotin and vitamin B12 support normal energy metabolism in the body.
- Riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, folates and vitamin B12 help reduce tiredness and fatigue.
- Riboflavin contributes to cellular protection from oxidative stress.
- Pantothenic acid helps ensure normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters.
- Vitamin B6 helps maintain normal protein and glycogen metabolism, contributes to hormonal regulation.
- Biotin helps maintain normal macronutrient metabolism. Folates contribute to normal amino acid synthesis.
- Folates and vitamin B12 help ensure cell division.
- Choline helps maintain normal lipid and homocysteine metabolism and helps maintain normal liver function.