We often hear the phrase: “A man is what he eats.” Recently I really realized that this is so, literally. Our digestive system is essentially a second brain. And for some - the first, due to the uselessness of the head. What we eat affects what we think and do. Not directly, of course. And through a bunch of chemical reactions occurring in our carcass. It's actually an awesome system. Just one understanding of how a person works will make you believe in the existence, if not of God, then of a Supreme Mind for sure.

This is not the nonsense we were told about in anatomy lessons at school. I remember we were waiting for this anatomy as something forbidden for adults, naively believing that throughout the course we would be told about the structure of the reproductive system and shown how to make children. The reality was extremely disappointing))))) This is difficult for modern young people to understand. They have everything that was a secret to us - everyday reality. Naked women with men and sex in all forms - everywhere you spit.

But now it’s not about sex))) But about the second brain. Even if you eat the healthiest food, it is not a fact that it will benefit you. Because your body may well lack all sorts of different things, which from this healthy food will make what your body feeds on, and not your belly. And all the usefulness will go down the drain.

So here it is. One of the components of this all sorts of things is B vitamins. They take part in all metabolic processes occurring in the body without exception. They are responsible for producing energy from dietary carbohydrates, proteins and fats. That is, B vitamins are your energy.

Our valiant opponents of dietary supplements claim that you can get all these vitamins from food. As if yes. But... It's always a but. You can still get the amount that our official medicine considers normal by chewing a bunch of parsley. But if you take into account the body’s need for these vitamins, then you will have to turn into a ruminant animal, grinding parsley all day.

Because the main suppliers of B vitamins are various types of meat. We do not consume them raw, but at a temperature of 65 Celsius, vitamin B is destroyed.

We conclude that the B complex of vitamins will save the father of Russian democracy much faster than a couple of beds of parsley.

In nature, B vitamins are closely related to each other, and an attempt to separate them reduces the activity of the entire complex.
Hence, the idea of ​​dividing these vitamins among themselves into three doses in some IUDs is incomprehensible. Although I looked at the quantitative composition of these complexes. They do no harm or good. Unless it's a loss to your wallet.

And about quantity. Almost everywhere, you will find RDAs for vitamins and minerals, based on the 1941 recommendations of the US Department of Nutrition.
Dr. Linus Pauling, winner of two Nobel Prizes and a tireless advocate of the benefits of taking plenty of vitamin C, said that “RDAs refer to the amounts required to maintain merely good health in the average person. I believe that they simply support poor health.”

This opinion is shared by many doctors who practically use vitamin therapy. At the same time, if we talk not about maintaining good health, but about restoring already impaired health, that is, about treatment, then the required doses of vitamins will be much higher.

When choosing a B complex vitamin, you should pay attention to the following:

1. It is desirable to have all 11 vitamins in the complex. Not 4-5.
2. The quantity should be close to normal.
3. Forms preferably easily digestible by the body.
4. You should not take drugs that, in addition to B vitamins, contain other ingredients such as herbs, minerals and fat-soluble vitamins. The first ones are water-soluble and will not cause harm. But the need for everything else may be in question, although decide according to the situation.

Forms of B vitamins that are easily absorbed by the body:

• B1 Thiamine-50 mg (1-1.4 mg) in form thiamine cocarboxylase / thiamine pyrophosphate / Tetrahydrofurfuryl Disulfide, and even better allithiamin - the most easily absorbed form of vitamin B1
• B2 Riboflavin-50mg (1-1.8mg) in the form Riboflavin 5′-Phosphate
• AT 3— 100 mg (14-20 mg) - a nicotinic acid has a very simple structure, which is easily obtained through chemical synthesis, and there is no big difference between natural and synthetic. Often found in 2 forms - Niacin And Niacinamide, both are well absorbed, but it’s good when they go together, because each performs different functions: niacin - reduces cholesterol, anxiety; Niacinomide – useful for diabetes and the pancreas.
• B5 Pantethine or pantothenic acid– 100-200 mg (5 mg)
• IN 6 Pyridoxine-50 mg (1-1.8 mg) - preferably in shape pyridoxal 5′-Phosphate Moreover, this form is much more expensive and its presence in the composition usually indicates the seriousness of the manufacturer’s approach to the complex.
• B9 or folic acid a - up to 3000 mcg (180-400 mcg)
  Bioavailable forms are –L forms (for example - L-MTHF, L-Methylfolate), 6 (S) shapes ( 6(S)-L-MTHF, 6(S)-L-Methyltetrahydrofolate), L-5 shapes( L-5-MTHF, L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate), and Metafolin, Levomefolic Acid And Quatrefolic.
  Forms that may or may not be biologically active include forms that are not specifically identified as L, L-5 or 6 (S) forms, trade marks, as well as 5-MTHF, 5-methylfolate , 5-methyltetrahydrofolate.
• In the shape of Folate It is absorbed better than in the Folic acid form if your folate cycle is disrupted. I am. I require more of this vitamin than the average person.
• B12 Cobalamin- 100-500 mcg (1 mcg) - occurs quite often in the form Methylcobalamin, better Adenosylcobalamin, 5-Deoxyadenosylcobalamin .
  Form cyanocolobamine ( cyanocobalamin) it is better not to take it, because it is eliminated from the body very quickly and sometimes does not have time to turn into the digestible form of methylcobalamin.
• Kholin— 500-1000 mg
• Inositol— 500-1000 mg
• Biotin— 200 mcg
• PABA - para-aminobenzoic acid(not a B vitamin, but necessary for the synthesis of folic acid).

I mainly use the drug Country Life, Coenzyme B Vitamin Complex, but I will continue the search)))

Vitamin deficiency affects both the external and internal state of a person. Brittle nails are a disaster for women, but that's only half the story. The main problems associated with a lack of vitamins are not so easy to see. They are hidden, but this does not mean that you can take them lightly.

It is precisely such problems that sometimes pose a huge danger to human health and life. But their occurrence and development can be prevented with the help of B vitamins.

Only small children do not know how important and necessary vitamins are for the body. Therefore, every person is obliged to monitor their health and receive the required dose of nutrients every day.

The purpose of this article is to talk in as much detail and as clearly as possible about:

• what vitamins of group “B” exist;
• in what form they are presented;
• what are the most effective and relatively cheap preparations containing vitamins of this group produced by pharmaceutical companies.

What vitamins are in the B group?

There are 30 vitamins needed by the human body. And as many as 8 of them are B vitamins. Let's look at them in more detail:

• Vitamin B1. Thiamine, which supports healthy nerves and muscle tissue, protects the immune system. With a deficiency, diseases of the blood vessels and heart, nervous and digestive systems develop. The person becomes irritable, feels a constant loss of strength, weakness, and gets tired quickly.
• Vitamin B2. Riboflavin fights free radicals, prevents aging, and protects the heart. Considered a natural antioxidant. Deficiency is accompanied by skin rashes, hair loss, redness of the eyelids, and cracked lips.
• Vitamin B3. Niacin - nicotinic acid - includes a whole list of beneficial properties. It is important for maintaining skin, increasing “good” (fighting “bad”) cholesterol, and strengthening the nervous system. The deficiency affects a person’s overall well-being: loss of appetite and loss of consciousness are common, accompanied by aggressiveness or weakness, intestinal problems, skin rashes (dermatitis), and dementia.
• Vitamin B5. Pantothenic acid affects the absorption of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, synthesizes hormones (steroid, sex, stress) and red blood cells. Deficiency is accompanied by decreased appetite, nausea, constipation, weakness, and insomnia.
• Vitamin B6. Pyridoxine allows you to transform food received by the body into energy. Symptoms of vitamin B6 deficiency include insomnia, depressive disorders,...
• Vitamin B7. Biotin helps normalize blood sugar and cholesterol levels. It is popularly called the “beauty vitamin” for its effect on the condition of the skin, nails, and hair. Deficiency is quite rare. However, intensive consumption of B7 is necessary for men involved in sports.
• Vitamin B9. Folic acid prevents development, memory loss, and neural tube defects in a pregnant woman. A lack of vitamin B9 is accompanied by constant fatigue, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia.
• Vitamin B12.- a team vitamin, together with B9 produces red blood cells. Regulates the nervous system. Deficiency - ; loss of vision, memory loss, weight loss; fatigue and shortness of breath. Most often observed in vegetarians.

The most important are vitamins B1, B6, B12; due to their healing effect, they protect a person from death.

In what form are B vitamins presented?

B vitamins are found in various foods. That is why, to obtain each of the above, a varied diet is necessary.

Before presenting the names of effective drugs, let us consider in vitamins B1, B6, B12, etc.:

• whole grain products - B1, B7;
• legumes - B1, B2, B3, B5, B9;
• eggs - B1, B2, B3, B5, B7 (egg yolks), B12;
• nuts - B1, B2, B3, B6, B7;
• liver - B5, B6, B9, B12 (beef);
• lean meat - B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 (beef);
• poultry - B3, B6;
• fish - B3, B6, B7 (salmon), B12;
• seafood - B6, B12;
• dairy products - B2, B3, B5, B7, B12;
• leafy green vegetables - B1 (spinach, cabbage), B2, B9;
• wheat germ - B1;
• beans - B1;
• green vegetables - B3;
• peanuts - B5;
• potatoes - B6;
• peas - B6;
• sprouted wheat - B7;
• mushrooms - B7;
• beets - B7;
• seeds - B9;
• fruits - B6 (except citrus fruits), B9 (citrus fruits);
• yeast - B3, B5, B7.

However, B vitamins tend to be excreted from the body through urine. In addition, during the process of cooking, frying and other culinary processing, as well as under the influence of alcohol, they are partially destroyed and lose their beneficial properties.

That is why you should take it additionally.

Review of the most effective and inexpensive drugs

Currently, pharmaceutical companies provide a whole range of vitamin complexes. Most often, they are presented in tablets.

The names of the drugs and prices vary significantly. This article will describe those that are inexpensive, but bring enormous benefits to the body. Let's look at them:

• "Angiovit"

Russian vitamin complex, contains vitamins B6, 9, 12. Prevents the development of atherosclerosis and thrombosis, strokes, heart attacks, is effective for. Helps alleviate cerebrovascular accidents and coronary artery disease.

Daily dose: 1 tablet, course: no more than a month.

Allergies were recorded as side effects.

Cost: 250-270 rub.

• "Blagomax"

Vitamin complex of group B. Produced in St. Petersburg, it contains almost all vitamins of group B. The most effective complex that has a beneficial effect on the body. The drug has a great advantage - it is quite inexpensive.

Daily dose: 1 capsule, course: 1.5 months.

Adverse reactions: not recorded.

Cost: 170-190 rub.

• "Combilipen Tabs"​

Production: Russia. Contains vitamins B1, 6, 12. Prescribed to patients who have neuralgia, neuritis, alcohol, etc.

Daily dose: 1-3 capsules (depending on the doctor’s prescription), course: no more than four weeks.

Side effects: allergies; less often - increased heart rate, vomiting.

Cost: 230-250 rubles.

• "Compligam V"

Original. Made in Canada. Contains all B vitamins, as well as inositol, choline, para-aminobenzoic acid.

Daily dose: 1 tablet, course: 1 month.

Side effect: not recorded.

Cost: 235-245 rub.

• "Neurobion"

Manufacturer: Japan. B vitamins Restores impaired sensitivity, reduces pain, normalizes reflex reactions.

Daily dose: 3 tablets, one for each meal. Course: no more than four weeks.

Side effects: allergies, nausea, headaches and dizziness.

Cost: 290-300 rub.

• "Pentovit"

Produced in Russia. The complex includes the following B-vitamins: 1, 6, 12 and folic acid. Improves skin condition, helps strengthen hair and nails.

Dosage: 2-4 tablets after meals 3 times a day (depending on the doctor’s recommendations). Course: 3-4 weeks.

Side effects: allergic reactions.

Cost: 130-140 rubles.

• "Neurovitan"

Country of origin: England. The complex contains almost all B-group vitamins. Indicated for diabetes, B, nausea resulting from pregnancy.

Side effects: dermatitis.

Cost: 380-400 RUR.

• "Neuromultivit"

Produced in Austria. Contains vitamins B1, 6, 12. Effective in the treatment of epileptic seizures, neuralgia, and lumbar pain.

Dosage: 1 tablet 3 times a day. The duration and course of treatment is determined from individual indications and doctor’s recommendations.

Adverse reactions: tachycardia, itching, vomiting.

Cost: 150-200 rub.

active ingredients: thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin B 1), riboflavin sodium phosphate (vitamin 2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B 6), nicotinamide (vitamin PP)

1 ml thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin 1) 5 mg riboflavin sodium phosphate equivalent to riboflavin (vitamin 2) 1 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin 6) 5 mg nicotinamide (vitamin PP) 50 mg

Excipients: sodium edetate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218), glycerin, hydrochloric acid (1 mol / l), water for injection.

Indications

Conditions of deficiency of B vitamins (B 1, B 2, B 6) and nicotinamide in the following diseases:

• central and autonomic nervous system: neuritis, polyneuritis (alcoholic, toxic, post-infectious), diabetic polyneuropathy, neuralgia, sciatica, spastic conditions of central origin, myasthenia gravis, Wernicke encephalopathy, autonomic neuroses, asthenia
• skin: dermatitis, neurodermatitis, exudative diathesis, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus, furunculosis;
• others stomatitis, glossitis, colitis, sprue, atherosclerosis, chronic alcoholism, hepatitis, anemia, intoxication.

Directions for use and doses

The drug is usually prescribed intramuscularly, in more rare cases - intravenously.

Children aged 6 to 12 years - 1 ml per day or every other day.

Children over 12 years old and adults - 1-2 ml per day or every other day.

The course of treatment is 5-10 days.

After completing the course, you can switch to oral treatment with Vitamin Complex, film-coated tablets.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Pregnancy. The drug can be used during pregnancy in therapeutic doses. Use of high doses in utero may cause pyridoxine dependence syndrome in a newborn.

Breastfeeding period . Vitamin B 6 is secreted into breast milk, its concentration depends on the dose the mother took. The use of Vitamin Complex is not recommended for women during breastfeeding. If its use is necessary, breastfeeding should be discontinued.

Children

The safety and effectiveness of use in children under 6 years of age have not been established, so the drug is not used in this age group. Prescribing the drug to children is indicated only if there is a proven deficiency of B vitamins (1, B 2, B 6) and nicotinamide.

Features of application

Vitamin Complex should be prescribed with caution to patients with malignant diseases due to the possible stimulation of cell proliferation (due to thiamine). Due to the possibility of developing anaphylactic shock (the so-called thiamine shock), before using the drug Vitamin Complex, injection solution, it is recommended to conduct a skin allergy test.

If the daily dose of pyridoxine is exceeded (more than 100 mg per day), peripheral polyneuropathy may develop for a long time, which manifests itself in the form of ataxia and burning pain in the feet. Pyridoxine may cause false-positive results when determining urobilinogen in urine using Ehrlich's reagent.

Riboflavin may change the color of your urine to yellow-orange.

The drug (due to the presence of nicotinamide in the composition) should be used with caution in patients with a history of peptic ulcers, gastritis, hemorrhages, gout, liver and biliary tract lesions, especially if long-term treatment with Vitamin Complex is required. In this case, it is necessary to monitor the level of transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) and bilirubin, uric acid and platelet function.

The drug contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate as an excipient, the use of which may cause allergic reactions. Mostly these reactions are of a delayed type, such as contact dermatitis. More rarely, there may be immediate reactions such as urticaria and bronchospasm.

Interaction with other drugs and other types of interactions

Chlorpromazine increases the excretion of vitamin B2 in the urine, while probenecid inhibits the tubular secretion of vitamin B2, as a result of which its excretion in the urine slows down, which leads to potentiation of therapeutic and side effects.

Vitamin B1 contained in the drug can both antagonize the hypotensive effect of adrenolytics and suppress the sedative and hypnotic effect of barbiturates and glutethimide.

Vitamin B1 may enhance the effect of tricyclic antidepressants (nortriptyline, imipramine, desipramine), especially in elderly patients.

Vitamin B 6 has an antagonistic effect on the antiparkinsonian effect of L-Dora.

The simultaneous use of nicotinamide and antiepileptic drugs, especially carbamazepine, diazepam and sodium valproate, potentiates their anticonvulsant effect.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacological.

B vitamins are organic substances with different chemical structures that are necessary to ensure vital functions of the body. They are biologically active in low concentrations and are involved in the regulation of cellular functions. B vitamins are part of many enzyme systems and are involved in the regulation of the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and in the synthesis of nucleic acids. When used simultaneously, vitamins have a stronger and more complex biological effect: the combined use of B vitamins leads to their synergy.

Vitamin B1, after conversion to pyrophosphate, participates as a coenzyme in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and the synthesis of nucleic acids. Affects the conduction of nerve impulses at synapses.

The physiological effect of riboflavin is determined by its participation in the redox processes of the body. Improves carbohydrate metabolism, has a positive effect on improving lipid metabolism, and is also associated with the synthesis of amino acids. Riboflavin is involved in the metabolism of iron and porphyrins, as well as in the synthesis of hemoglobin and cellular respiration.

Vitamin B 6 is part of enzymes such as decarboxylase and transaminases. Participates in the exchange of free amino acids and proteins. Plays an important role in histamine metabolism. Participates in the processes of fat metabolism. Necessary for the normal functioning of the central and peripheral nervous system, skin and digestive organs.

Nicotinamide, as the amide of nicotinic acid, is part of the codehydrases NAD and NADP, which are involved in hydrogen transport and carry out redox processes necessary for tissue respiration. Nicotinamide causes peripheral vasodilation and reduces plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Pharmacokinetics.

Distribution. Up to 70-80% of the taken dose of vitamin 6 is distributed in the muscles, 10% in the liver, and the rest in other tissues. Its normal plasma concentration averages 6 µmol/100 ml.

Pyridoxal phosphate is completely bound to blood plasma proteins. Pyridoxine does not bind to blood plasma proteins.

Riboflavin is distributed evenly in various tissues.

Vitamin B 1 is distributed almost evenly in all tissues

Metabolism. Vitamin B1 is metabolized to a large extent; its main metabolites are thiamine carboxylic acid and pyramine.

Pyridoxine and pyridoxamine are phosphorylated by the enzyme pyridoxal kinase and then transformed into pyridoxal 5"-phosphate using the flavin enzyme. ALP, hepatic and renal aldehyde oxidases and pyridoxal dehydrogenase participate in the biotransformation of free pyridoxal.

Nicotinamide is metabolized to N-methyl-nicotinamide, which is then oxidized to N-methyl-4-pyridone-3-carboxamide. Its half-life is approximately 40 minutes.

Conclusion. Vitamin B1 is excreted in the urine and partially in the bile, one part of which is exposed to the enterohepatic circulation. Vitamin B1 is excreted into breast milk. Vitamin B2 is excreted in the urine unchanged and in a small part - in the form of riboflavin-5-phosphate. Inactive metabolites of vitamin 2 are also excreted in the urine. Its half-life is 14 hours.

Vitamin B 6 is excreted in the urine mainly in the form of metabolites. Its half-life is 15-20 days. Excreted by hemodialysis. Therefore, hemodialysis patients should be treated with high doses - from 100% to 300% of the recommended doses. After using nicotinamide in therapeutic doses, only traces of unchanged nicotinamide are detected in the urine. The half-life is 40 minutes.

In today's society, it's already difficult to find all-natural foods, so you need to know about things like B-complex vitamins to ensure you're getting enough beneficial micronutrients. In this article, we’ll talk about the benefits of these particular vitamins, whether we really need them, and we’ll also choose the most suitable complex. Indeed, in modern conditions, taking into account constant stress, poor environment and lack of time, vitamin deficiency is becoming an urgent problem.

Why do you need a vitamin B complex?

We owe the discovery of vitamin B to the Polish scientist Casemir Funk. In 1912, it was established that vitamins of the group are nitrogenous compounds. Each of these compounds has separate characteristic properties, each of them has its own number. At the same time, all representatives of this group have much in common. To understand why we need these vitamins, let's look at each of them separately.

Vitamin B1 or thiamine is the first of this group to be discovered. It is a water-soluble chemical compound that our body needs every day. The main role of thiamine is to directly participate in the metabolic process. It also affects the functioning of the brain, endocrine and digestive systems. As a rule, Vitamin B1 is prescribed for metabolic disorders and diseases of the cardiovascular system. It is also used for skin diseases and visual impairment.

Vitamin B2 or riboflavin is responsible for regeneration and helps speed up the wound healing process. This vitamin has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and mucous membranes. With its deficiency in the body, peeling of the skin, blurred vision, dizziness and drowsiness may occur. Riboflavin can act as one of the means of complex therapy for anemia, eye diseases and gastritis.

Vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid is a soluble white powder. This trace element is necessary for the formation of hormones. Nicotinic acid itself is involved in more than half a hundred reactions and performs the function of releasing energy. Vitamin B3 is very important for the normal functioning of the brain. Among its properties, it is noted that it prevents genetic damage, as well as normalizes the functioning of the cardiovascular system.

Vitamin B5 or panthenol - a water-soluble vitamin that is involved in the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates. Pantothenic acid affects the production of acetylcholine, which, in turn, helps the nervous system function smoothly. Among other things, panthenol helps with wound healing and is directly involved in the production of red blood cells.

Vitamin B6 regulates heart function, participates in the synthesis of protein and enzymes. Has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and hair. With a deficiency of vitamin B6, atherosclerosis develops, immunity decreases, dermatitis and anemia appear. A deficiency of this substance can be indicated by brittle nails and hair loss.

Vitamin B9 or folic acid is necessary for the production of white blood cells and red blood cells. This vitamin plays an important role in the normal development of the fetus, so its intake is often prescribed to pregnant women.

Vitamin B12 or cyanocobalamin is a water-soluble vitamin whose main task is hematopoiesis and energy metabolism. In addition, vitamin B12 helps the body absorb folic acid better. An acute deficiency in this trace element can lead to anemia, brain problems and even mental disorders.

As you can see, a lack of vitamins in this group can lead to various consequences, including the occurrence of serious diseases. We can get the required amount of microelements through food. However, we are unlikely to be able to avoid a deficiency in at least one of the vitamins from this group. It is difficult not only to create a diet rich in all the necessary elements, but also to maintain it.

Fortunately, modern pharmacology offers us an alternative - a complex of B vitamins. Pharmaceutical preparations will certainly help us compensate for the lack of these substances in the body. The difficulty here lies in choosing a complex. There are a huge number of similar vitamin complexes, but it is important to choose the most suitable and most effective one, because we want to get the maximum benefit.

Vitamin B complex – which one is better?

Multivitamin complexes with B vitamins, based on market offers, can be divided into 2 groups:

• Combined (contain additional minerals and other groups of vitamins);
• Specialized (contain high dosages of B vitamins).

Among the combined complexes that contain B vitamins, the following can be distinguished:

• AlfaVit Classic;
• Supradin;
• Vitrum;
• Centrum from A to Zinc;
• Complivit;
• Perfect;
• Duovit.

All these drugs can be found on the shelves in pharmacy chains. Each of these complexes contains the entire group of B-vitamins. In Perfectil and Supradin, the dosages for some vitamins from this group are slightly higher than the therapeutic dosage. Thus, they contain approximately 10 times more (compared to other drugs) vitamin B1, 3-4 times more vitamin B2 and 10 times more vitamin B6. The most vitamin B5 is found in Perfectil. The richest in vitamin B12 content is Complivit.

Specialized B vitamin complexes can also be divided into two groups:

• Injectable;
• Tablets.

The division, as can be seen, is based on their form of implementation. Let's take a closer look at each of them and highlight several drugs.

Injections are used, as a rule, in crisis situations when it is necessary to obtain an immediate result. This form is used to achieve a quick therapeutic effect. The most popular and effective injectable drugs are the following:

• Tigamma - domestic development with vitamins B1, B6, B12;
• Compligam is a Russian vitamin B complex with vitamins B1, B6, B12;
• Beviplex - Serbian development with a more impressive composition - B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, PP;
• Neurobion is a German manufacturer with three vitamins in a complex - B1, B6, B12

Tablets are usually intended for long-term therapy with a gradual effect. Among the most effective and popular are:

• Multi-Tabs B-complex;
• Milgamma Compositum;
• Doppelhertz;
• Neurobion.

The concentration of B vitamins in these supplements is usually increased because they are intended for the complex treatment of diseases of the nervous system and the treatment of vitamin deficiency.

The Multi-Tabs complex contains all the B vitamins mentioned above. If we compare it with other drugs, then it contains, compared to the products already discussed, an increased content:

• Vitamin B2 5-8 times;
• Vitamin B5 5-6 times;
• Vitamin B1 10 times.

At the same time, Multi-Tabs B-complex contains less pantothenic acid and thiamine than Perfectil and Supradin, respectively.

Doppelhertz active Magnesium + B vitamins is a well-known drug produced in Germany. Its main feature is the combination of a classic set of B-complex vitamins and a microelement such as magnesium. You can find vitamins B1, B6, B9 and B12 in it.

Most often, this dietary supplement is recommended for athletes during increased physical activity, in stressful situations, and also to replenish nutrients in unbalanced diets.

The combination of group vitamins and magnesium is an excellent combination, making this drug very popular among sprinters. They use it to recover from hard workouts. Also among the fans of this supplement are elderly people, for whom the Doppelherz B vitamin complex becomes one of the means of preventing postoperative complications and diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Neurobion is another representative of Germany on the market of multivitamin complexes. The tablets contain three B vitamins:

• Thiamine (B1);
• Pyridoxine (B6);
• Cyanocobalamin (B12).

The technology used to create the drug allows us to preserve the biological activity of all the components we need in the tablets. A high dosage of each vitamin from the group helps to compensate for their deficiency in the body even in the most advanced cases.

As a rule, Neurobion is prescribed for the complex treatment of the trigeminal nerve, neuritis and during stressful situations. This complex is excellent for eliminating mild forms of depression, if they are caused precisely by a deficiency of the vitamins in question.

Milgamma Compositum is represented by only two B vitamins – B1 and B6. However, a distinctive feature of this drug is that the manufacturer replaced vitamin B1 with the similar benfotiamine. This analogue is fat-soluble, and therefore is absorbed better than the usual thiamine in the stomach. The dosage of B6 in this drug is significantly higher than all other drugs reviewed.

We've reviewed the best B-complex vitamins. Each of them has a different concentration of certain representatives of this vitamin group. By assessing your physical and mental health, based on the beneficial properties of each vitamin, you can choose the most suitable complex for you. You should not choose the one with the highest dosages. It is best to consult with your doctor, who will make the correct diagnosis and give recommendations on choosing a particular multivitamin complex.

Vitamins and beneficial elements are vital for humans. Their balance keeps the body healthy and beautiful. Hypovitaminosis of B vitamins is often observed. Therefore, it is necessary to take complexes in tablets and other forms.

Vitamin B is not one vitamin, but a whole composition of substances that are combined into one group. They are numbered from B1 to B12, some of them have their own name.

Essential B vitamins:

B4, B8 and B10 are not vitamins, but are also important for the functioning of the human body. The vitamin-like substance B4 helps memory function and regulates the amount of insulin in the body. B8 is an antioxidant and antidepressant. It helps maintain healthy skin and also removes fat from the liver. B10 – activates the intestinal flora, helps the body absorb protein.

The benefits of B vitamins

B vitamins (in tablets, syrups and other forms) have a positive effect on the body.

What does it consist of:

Indications for taking vitamins

You cannot take vitamin complexes constantly; there are indications for taking them. Without them, excess vitamins in the body can lead to health problems.

B vitamins in tablets have indications for use:

Contraindications

In some cases, it is prohibited to take vitamin complexes.

Contraindications for use:

• Tendency to an allergic reaction. Many of the B vitamins have side effects such as allergies.
• AT 12 It is prohibited to use during pregnancy and lactation, with erythrocytosis and thromboembolism.
• AT 6 should not be taken under conditions of severe stress and depression (loss of a loved one, deep depression, recent surgery, state of shock). It is forbidden to take B6 for diseases of the liver and thyroid gland, as well as intestinal pathologies, diagnosed anemia.
• AT 5 It is prohibited to take in the presence of ulcers and during the period of use of the drug levodopa. Vitamin B2 should not be taken during the use of hormonal contraceptives and during the treatment of psychiatric diseases.
• AT 3 It is not allowed to use if you have a stomach ulcer or liver pathology.
• IN 1 not prescribed for allergy sufferers. Pharmacies sell vitamin complexes that can combine various vitamins from this group. Therefore, before purchasing and taking it, it is best to consult with your doctor (for example, a therapist or specialist), or at least read the instructions for use of the drug.

The best vitamin complexes. Instructions for use

B vitamins in tablets are produced by various manufacturers.

List of the best of them:

• "Blagomax".
• "Nutrilight".
• "Beauty Complex".
• "BioMax".
• "Solgar".
• "Lutein" for the eyes.
• "Vitrum".
• "Complex Mega B".
• "Pentovit."
• Amway.
• "Gerimaks".
• "Complivit."

"Blagomax"

Manufacturer: Russia, NABISS company. Price – about 200 rubles. The vitamin complex is produced in the form of capsules, packed in a jar of 90 pcs.

What vitamins are included in the complex:

• AT 2– good for the thyroid gland.
• AT 3– Helps get rid of bad cholesterol.
• AT 5– stimulates the production of glucocosteroids – hormones produced by the adrenal cortex.
• AT 6– helps the growth of blood cells and the formation of antibodies.
• AT 8– will protect the walls of blood vessels from fragility and help normalize the functioning of the nervous system.
• Folic acid– affects the growth and development of all tissues. It is indispensable when carrying a child.
• AT 12– will not allow cells to experience oxygen starvation, maintains hemoglobin levels.

How to take Blakomax:

• You need to take the vitamin complex in a course that lasts from 1 to 1.5 months.
• Daily dose – 1 capsule.
• You need to take the capsule with meals.

Pros:

• Acceptable price.
• Taking the drug is limited to once a day.
• Large packaging.

Cons: The capsule is difficult to swallow.

"Nutrilight"

Manufacturer: USA, Amway company. Price – 1100 – 1200 rub. Nutrilight is available in the form of tablets, which are packaged in 100 pcs. in plastic jars. The complex contains 8 vitamins from group B.

Among them:

How to take the vitamin complex:

• You need to take vitamins daily.
• You need to take the tablets with meals.

Pros:

• Large number of pieces packaged.
• 1 dose for the whole day.

Minuses:

• There are contraindications.
• High price.

The Nutrilight brand of vitamins is created on the basis of 100% plant ingredients. All of them are grown at the manufacturer’s own production facility.

"Beauty complex"

Manufacturer: Russia, VitaLine company. Price – 300-400 rub. The complex is produced for women.

The drug is produced in the form of oblong tablets packed in blisters. There are 30 pieces in total in the package. In addition to B vitamins, dietary supplements also contain other useful elements.

What is included in the Beauty Complex:

• Zinc.
• Iron.
• Rutin.
• Calcium.
• Magnesium.
• Beta carotene.
• Vitamin E.
• Vitamin D3.
• Vitamin C.
• Proanthocyanidins.

Pros:

• The complex was created specifically taking into account the needs of the female body.
• The package is enough for 1 course.
• Acceptable price.

Minuses:

• There are contraindications.
• An allergic reaction is possible.
• The large size of the tablets makes them difficult to swallow.

"BioMax"

Manufacturer – Russia, Valenta Pharmaceuticals company. Price for a package of 60 tablets – 300-350 rubles.

B vitamins in BioMax tablets are not the only useful elements in the product. The multivitamin complex includes 12 vitamins and 8 macroelements to restore the balance of nutrients in the body. Dietary supplements are produced in packages of 30 and 60 pcs. Type: coated tablets with a specific odor.

Vitamins and macroelements included in the product:

• Lipolic acid.
• Vitamin C.
• Vitamin A.
• Vitamin B1.
• Vitamin B2.
• Folic acid.
• Vitamin E.
• Vitamin B12.
• Vitamin B6.
• Vitamin B5.
• Vitamin RR.
• Vitamin R.
• Iron.
• Zinc.
• Calcium.
• Copper.
• Phosphorus.
• Colbat.
• Magnesium.
• Manganese.

How to take BioMax:

• For children over 12 years of age and adults, the daily dosage is 1 tablet.
• It should be taken after eating food.
• It is necessary to take dietary supplements for a course of 3 months.
• It is necessary to take the tablet with plenty of liquid - preferably clean water.
• According to the doctor’s instructions, in case of severe vitamin deficiency and depletion of the body, it is allowed to increase the dosage to 2 tablets per day.

Pros:

• Daily dose – 1 tablet.
• Acceptable price.

Minuses:

• Long course of treatment - 3 months.
• There are contraindications.

"Solgar"

Manufacturer: USA, Solgar company. Price – about 1,200 rubles.

The drug is available in the form of round yellow tablets with a smell. They are packaged in a glass jar that holds 250 pieces. Solgar vitamin B complex, anti-stress formula - a complex of plant origin. Recommended by the manufacturer as a dietary supplement that supports the immune system, providing energy to the body and the absence of stress.

What Solgar contains:

• Vitamin C.
• Vitamin B2.
• Vitamin B3.
• Vitamin B6.
• Vitamin B9.
• Vitamin B12.
• Vitamin B7.
• Vitamin B5.
• Vitamin B4.
• Vitamin B8.
• Kelp powder mixture.
• Alfalfa leaves and stems.
• Rose hip.

How to take Solgar:

• You need to take dietary supplements in courses. The duration of 1 course is 1-1.5 months.
• You need to take Solgar daily.
• Vitamins are taken with food.
• Number of doses per day – 2 times, 1 tablet.

Pros:

• Plant composition.
• Large packaging.

Minuses:

• Not found in regular pharmacies.
• High price.

"Lutein Intensive" for eyes

Manufacturer: Russia, Evalar company. Price – 300 rub.

This is a specially selected composition to improve the functioning of the visual organ. It allows you to accumulate lutein to the level required for human vision. It is prescribed by ophthalmologists when vision deteriorates or for prevention when there is an observed tendency to deterioration (frequent exposure to a computer screen, genetic predisposition).

What is included in the dietary supplement:

• Lutein.
• Zeaxanthin.
• Vitamin A.
• Vitamin B1.
• Vitamin B6.
• Vitamin B2.
• Vitamin C.
• A nicotinic acid.
• Zinc.

How to take Lutein Intensive:

• It is allowed to take Lutein for children over 14 years of age and adults.
• The daily dose of the drug is 2 tablets.
• Number of appointments per day – 1.
• You need to take Lutein in a course.

Pros:

• Allowed for use by teenagers over 14 years of age.
• Acceptable price.

Minuses:

• Take more than 1 time per day.
• Small packaging.
• There are contraindications.

"Vitrum"

Manufacturer: USA, Unipharm company. Price – 500 rub. A universal dietary supplement containing 13 vitamins and 15 mineral components. "Vitrum" is produced in the form of dragees, packaged in jars of 60 pcs.

What vitamins are included in the dietary supplement:

• Vitamin E.
• Vitamin A.
• Vitamin D3.
• Vitamin K1.
• Vitamin B1.
• Vitamin B5.
• Vitamin B6.
• Folic acid.
• Vitamin B12.
• Vitamin RR.
• Vitamin N.
• Vitamin B2.
• Vitamin C.

How to take the universal Vitrum complex:

Pros:

• The price is reasonable.
• One dose for the whole day.

Minuses:

• There are contraindications.
• An allergic reaction to dietary supplement components is possible.

"Complex Mega-B"

Manufacturer - USA, Irwin Naturals Price - 1,800 rubles. These vitamins differ in the form of release. Typically, vitamin complexes are sold in the form of tablets, and Mega B Complex is sold in the form of gel capsules, they are filled with liquid. The dietary supplement includes medium chain triglycerides. They are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and become a source of energy.

Also, Irwin Naturals has patented the BioPerine complex, which is also included in the dietary supplement. It increases the bioavailability of the drug and its absorption.

The entire list of vitamins and nutrients of the Mega B Complex:

• Vitamin B5.
• Vitamin B7.
• Vitamin B3.
• Thiamine.
• Vitamin B2.
• Niacin.
• Vitamin B6.
• Vitamin B12.
• Medium chain triglycerides.
• Dimethylglycine.
• BioPerine Complex (includes black pepper and ginger).

How to take Mega Complex B:

• Dependence on food intake - take dietary supplements while eating.
• Number of appointments per day – 1.
• Number of capsules consumed per day – 1 pc.

Pros:

• Herbal composition of the product.
• 1 dose for the whole day.
• A large number of useful substances collected in the composition.

Minuses:

• High price.
• There are contraindications.
• Allergies may occur.
• Difficult to find in pharmacies.

"Pentovit"

Manufacturer – Russia. Price – 150 rub. The complex is recommended as an assistant in improving skin health.

What does Pentovit include:

• Vitamin B1.
• Vitamin B12.
• Vitamin B6.
• Folic acid.

How to take Pentovit:

• Must be taken after eating.
• Number of receptions per day – 3.
• The number of tablets consumed per dose is from 2 to 4. The dosage depends on the doctor’s prescription.
• You need to take the drug in a course of up to 4 weeks.

Pros:

• Low price.
• Helps maintain healthy skin, hair and nails.

Minuses:

• The frequency of administration is 3 times.
• A possible side effect is an allergy.

"Amway"

Manufacturer: USA, Amway company. Price – 1,000 rub. Dietary supplements have proven themselves as a source of additional energy during periods of active physical activity, after suffering stress, or hypovitaminosis.

What is included in the dietary supplement:

How to take vitamins:

• Every day you need to drink 1 tablet.
• You must take the tablet with food.
• Take the course, which is better to check with the supervising doctor.

Pros:

• 1 dose for the whole day.
• A large amount of B vitamins in the composition.

Minuses:

• High price.
• There are contraindications.

"Gerimaks"

Manufacturer – Denmark. Price – 700-800 rub. A vitamin complex that is recommended by manufacturers as an assistant during the rehabilitation period, after severe stress, or during times of high fatigue.

What does the dietary supplement include:

• Ginseng extract (root).
• Thiamine.
• Vitamin B2.
• Vitamin B12.
• Vitamin B9.
• Vitamin C.
• Vitamin E.
• Vitamin A.
• Magnesium.
• Zinc.
• Copper.
• Molybdenum.
• Chromium.
• Manganese.
• Nicotinamide.
• Iron.
• Calcium pantothenate.

How to take Gerimax:

• The required amount of the drug per day for prophylactic use is 1 tablet.
• The manufacturer recommends taking Gerimax in the morning.
• Dependence on food intake - taken after or during meals.

Pros:

• A large number of vitamins and useful elements in the composition.
• Daily dose – 1 tablet.

Minuses:

• High price.
• You should not take the drug if you have epilepsy, increased excitability, or impaired iron absorption.

"Complivit"

Manufacturer: Russia, PharmStandard UfaVita company. Price – for 60 tablets is approximately 300 rubles. Complivit involves the collection of useful substances that interact with each other. Vitamins are produced in the form of tablets that are convex on both sides and have a scent. Contains 8 minerals and 11 vitamins. Among them are B vitamins. The complex is packaged in jars of 30 or 60 tablets.

What's included:

• Thiamine.
• Riboflavin.
• Pyridoxine.
• Folic acid.
• Cyanocobalamin.
• Nicotinamide.
• Ascorbic acid.
• Rutoside.
• Calcium.
• Lipolic acid.
• Iron.
• Copper.
• Calcium.
• Zinc.
• Cobalt.
• Manganese.
• Magnesium.
• Phosphorus.
• Tocopherol acetate.

How to take Complivit:

• You need to take a vitamin complex after meals.
• Number of doses per day – 1. Twice a day is allowed to be taken as prescribed by a doctor during the period of acute vitamin deficiency.
• The number of tablets consumed per day is 1 pc.

Pros:

• A large number of vitamins in the complex.
• Acceptable price.

Minuses:

• There may be a risk of allergy to the components of the drug.
• There are contraindications.

B vitamins are vital for the human body to maintain health and normal functioning of all systems. If there is a shortage of them, complexes are prescribed, which are available in tablets or other forms.

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