B-Complex

B-COMPLEX VITAMINS

Vitamin B-1
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by a deficiency/imbalance of vitamin B-1.

	Heart palpitations or gallop rhythm.
	Slow heart beat or rapid heart beat.
	Vague chest pains, shortness of breath.
	Enlarged heart.
	Diastolic blood pressure over 90.
	Forgetfulness, poor memory, short attention span.
	Muscular tenderness, weakness or wasting.
	Irritability.
	Feel depressed.
	Loss of appetite or loss of weight.
	Numbness, pricking or tingling in hands or feet.
	Loss of ankle or knee jerk reflexes.
	Poor co-ordination.
	Stiffness or swelling in ankles, feet or legs.
	Cramping pains in legs, especially after exercising.
	Tenderness in calf muscle under pressure.
	Constipation.
	Vulnerability to insect bites, esp. mosquitoes or fleas.

Also called thiamine. Food sources: brewer’s yeast, brown rice, rice bran, whole wheat, wheat bran, milk, oatmeal, peanuts, fish, meat, nuts, organ meats, poultry, wheat germ, sunflower seeds. Supplementary range: 50 to 100 mg. daily.

Vitamin B-2
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by a deficiency/imbalance of vitamin B-2.

	Cracks or sores in corner of mouth.
	Reddish-purple (magenta) colored tongue.
	Shiny, sore or swollen tongue.
	Lips red, white, scaly, swollen or chapped.
	Conjunctivitis.
	Cataracts.
	Sensation of "sand" under the eyelids.
	Eyes sensitive to light.
	Blurred vision, dimming of vision.
	Eyes red, itchy, burning.
	Red lines in whites of eyes.
	See spots before the eyes.
	Abnormally greasy or scaly skin around nose.
	Falling hair, abnormal hair loss.
	Oily hair.
	Loss of fullness in upper lip.
	Wrinkles radiating from lips towards nose/cheeks.

Also called riboflavin. Food sources: liver, kidney, milk, cheese, brewer’s yeast, leafy green vegetables, fish, eggs, almonds, nuts, poultry, wheat germ, Brussels sprouts. Supplementary range: 50 to 100 mg. daily.

Niacin/Niacinamide
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by a deficiency/imbalance of niacin/niacinamide.

	Diarrhea.
	Chapping of backs of hands.
	Itchy, red or inflamed skin, dermatitis.
	Irritability, anxiety or depression.
	Loss of sense of humor.
	Indigestion.
	Small ulcers or canker sores in mouth.
	Burning sensation in hands or feet.
	Insomnia.
	Whitish, coated tongue.
	Brilliant red, painful tongue.
	Swollen tongue with red tips and sides.
	Feel as if hands or feet go numb.

Niacin and niacinamide are two forms of what is sometimes known as vitamin B-3. Food sources: liver, lean meat, whole wheat, brewer’s yeast, kidney, wheat germ, fish, eggs, roasted peanuts, chicken/turkey breast, avocado, dates, figs, prunes, seafood, rhubarb, milk products. Supplementary range: 50 to 350 mg. daily.

Pantothenic Acid
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by a deficiency/imbalance of pantothenic acid.

	Pupils in eyes are unusually large, dilated.
	Periods of deep depression.
	Burning sensation of hands or feet.
	Poor co-ordination.
	Lightheaded or dizzy when sitting up or standing up.
	Diarrhea or constipation.
	Numbness or tingling in hands or feet.
	Joint pains.
	Muscle cramps.
	Rapid heartbeat on exertion.
	Irritability, agitation.
	Headaches.
	Insomnia, sleeplessness.
	Quarrelsome, hot temper.
	Inability to cope with stress.
	Restless legs, constant motion of legs at night.

Food sources: meat, eggs, whole grains, wheat germ, bran, kidney, liver, heart, green vegetables, brewer’s yeast, nuts, chicken, legumes, salmon, mushrooms, elderberries, oranges. Supplementary range: 50 to 1,400 mg. daily.

Vitamin B-6
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by a deficiency/imbalance of vitamin B-6.

	Irritability or nervousness.
	Feel confused.
	Can't remember dreams.
	Dizziness.
	Swelling of hands, feet or ankles (edema).
	Unable to close hands into tight, flat fists.
	Soreness, tenderness, weakness of thumb muscles.
	Greasy scaliness on skin near nose, mouth, eyes.
	Muscular twitching.
	Greenish tint to urine.
	Hyperactivity.
	Poor co-ordination in walking.
	FEMALE: Nausea of pregnancy.
	FEMALE: Acne worse during periods.
	FEMALE: Swelling of face, abdomen or extremities during menses.

Also known as pyridoxine. Food sources: brewer’s yeast, wheat bran, wheat germ, liver, kidney, heart, cantaloupe, cabbage, milk, eggs, beef, green leafy vegetables, whole grains. Supplementary range: 50 to 100 mg. daily.

Back

Home