Vitamin B

The B-family of water-soluble vitamins is important for health. B vitamins serve as coenzymes, or biochemical cofactors necessary for a wide range of reactions in the body. There are eight types of B vitamins, each with their own function: 1. Thiamine (vitamin B1) Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the normal functioning of the heart, normal psychological function, and the ...