One of the more important nutrients that the body requires, Vitamin B is composed of a variety of different forms each responsible for a slightly different purpose in the body.

Vitamin B is a water-soluble nutrient meaning that it must be taken in every single day because it cannot be stored in the body like fat-soluble nutrients can. Vitamin B is largely responsible for playing a role in cell metabolism thus making it essential for proper cellular tissue maintenance and repair.

The various forms that comprise this nutrient include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Folic acid and Cyanocobalamin. These all work together to perform the following actions in the body:

increase the metabolic rate
maintain healthy skin and muscle tone
enhance the immune and nervous system functioning
promote cellular growth and division

The main sources where you'll find this nutrient include many carbohydrate rich foods such as potatoes, whole grain cereals, rice, bananas, lentils and leafy green vegetables along with the protein foods, turkey and tuna. Nuts and eggs are also sources for those who follow a vegetarian diet and therefore do not eat the meat choices listed.

Furthermore, you can now easily get this nutrient through a vitamin complex product making it relatively easy to ensure you meet your needs and see no deficiencies occurring.