Product Overview
Vitamins in the B-complex category are essential to good health. B vitamins are found in a wide variety of foods including nuts, cereals, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables. The family of B vitamins includes Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 and Folate (Folic Acid). While a balanced diet provides a substantial supply, supplemental B vitamins may be needed with a poor or unbalanced diet. Additional B12 and Folic Acid is recommended for vegetarians are others who infrequently consume meats or dairy products.
Vitamin B6, B12 and Folic Acid, when consumed as part of a well-balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of vascular disease.* In addition, Folic Acid is important for women of child-bearing age. Women who consume healthful diets with adequate Folate may reduce their risk of having a child with birth defects of the brain or spinal cord. Folate intake should not exceed 250% of the DV (1,000 mcg). All of the B-vitamins are important for energy and metabolism and …….
B vitamins are water soluble and therefore are not stored in body tissue (unlike fat soluble vitamins). The sustained-release (SR) formulation of Endur-B assures a more consistent supply of these vitamins throughout the day.
*FDA evaluated the above claim and found that, while it is known that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol reduce the risk of heart disease and other vascular diseases, the evidence in support of the above claim is inconclusive.
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