Ultra B-COMPLEX

Ultra B-COMPLEX is a food supplement that provides a complete spectrum of high-dose B vitamins, indicated in cases of reduced intake or increased requirements. Contains Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Folic Acid (B9), Biotin (B8) and Vitamin B12.

B vitamins promote normal *nervous system function (Vit. B2), immune system function (Vit. B12) and brain function (Vit. B6). They favour normal energy metabolism, reduce tiredness and fatigue** (niacin) and protect cells against oxidative stress (vit. B2). Vitamin B6, folic acid and vitamin B12 facilitate normal homocysteine metabolism.

B vitamins do not provide calories (kcal) but are essential vitamins in the transformation of food into energy, because they play a role in energy metabolism.

Each B vitamin has a specific function in the body:

• Niacin or B3 – is involved in the metabolism of food to convert it into energy and helps keep the nervous system, digestive system and skin healthy;
• Pantothenic acid or B5 – is involved in skin and hair protection mechanisms, prevents fatigue, promotes healing (as a matter of fact, this vitamin is a growth factor for numerous yeasts and bacteria, insects and vertebrates);
• Vitamin B6 – is involved in the metabolism of amino acids, fatty acids and sugars and plays a role in the formation of hormones and red and white blood cells. It also has the fundamental role of forming an immune barrier to protect against disease, of stimulating brain function and preventing ageing;
• Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin – water-soluble B vitamin with a coenzyme function (flavin mononucleotide FMN and flavin adenine dinucleotide FAD); it is indispensable for cellular respiration and the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids and fats. It participates in many different reactions in the body;
• Vitamin B1 or Thiamine – is mainly involved in carbohydrate metabolism, where it plays an important role in the mechanism of transforming glucose into energy;
• Folic acid or B9 – is involved in protein and DNA synthesis and haemoglobin formation. The right intake also helps preserve cardiovascular health, and is indispensable for pregnant women, because this vitamin protects and promotes the development of the embryo;
• Biotin or B8 – keeps skin and hair healthy and participates in protein metabolism;
• Vitamin B12 or Cobalamin – plays a role in the metabolism of amino acids, nucleic acids and fatty acids. It is crucial to red blood cell production and bone marrow formation. It also promotes the transformation of nutrients into energy and can reduce stress and favour good mood.

Scientific references
Kennedy DO. B Vitamins and the Brain: Mechanisms, Dose and Efficacy–A Review. Nutrients. 2016 Jan 27;8(2):68. doi: 10.3390/nu8020068. PMID: 26828517; PMCID: PMC4772032.

Sadava, Hillis e Heller, *B1 LE BIOMOLECOLE: STRUTTURA E FUNZIONE, Lezione 2, in Polimeri, biochimica e biotecnologie 2.0, 2ª ed., 2021, p. 26.*

Aldo Mariani Costantini, Carlo Cannella, Giovanni Tomassi. Fondamenti di Nutrizione Umana, Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore.