B Vitamins and Your Health
If you eat the following foods or consume the below substances, you might be quite deficient in your B vitamins:
- White sugar products (soda, candy, juices, etc.)
- White flower products (breads, pastries, cookies, etc.)
- Processed foods like cured meats or those that contain MSG and additives
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Nicotine
- Recreational and prescription drugs
B vitamins can also be depleted under the following conditions:
- Prolonged stress
- Malnutrition / Poor diet
So why are B vitamins so important? They are important for:
- The health of every cell and nerve function
- Muscle contraction
- Energy production
- Brain health and thoughts
- Proper digestion and metabolism
- Emotional health and mood
- Red blood cell formation
- Keeping the heart strong
- Lowering cholesterol
- Hair, skin and nails
- Protection against birth defects
- And much more….
There are many symptoms associated with B vitamin deficiencies so first it is important to look at your food and vitamin sources/intake to make sure you are getting enough. The next step is to get tested which I can do here in my office with you. Once you reach a balanced state, your body will be thanking you!
Alison Held
Nutritional Consultant and Health Coach
www.healthfuldirection.com