B vitamins include vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folic acid and folate), and B12 (cobalamin).
Although they play essential roles in the body, B vitamins are rapidly eliminated from the body through urine and sweat. This, combined with other factors such as a modern diet rich in processed foods, increases the risk of B vitamin deficiency. Additionally, certain population groups, including vegans, vegetarians, and the elderly, are at greater risk of B vitamin deficiency.
Aging, for example, affects the proper absorption and utilization of vitamin B12 from food. A deficiency can lead to numerous health problems, including blood sugar imbalances, neurological disorders, anemia, and depression. The body must convert B vitamins into their biologically active forms (coenzymes) in order to absorb them. Some people have genetic changes that reduce their ability to make these conversions. AOR's Advanced B Complex vegan dietary supplement contains balanced doses of all B vitamins in their biologically active form to provide you with the maximum benefits of a B vitamin complex.