Please Be Aware, Vitamin B Deficiency Lead To Several Health Problems

In general, the B vitamins play an important role in the metabolism in the body, especially in terms of energy release during the move. That is why, vitamin B deficiency lead to several health problems and even give the effect of a birth defect. Vitamin B complex is composed of several vitamins, namely vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxal), vitamin B7 (biotin), vitamin B9 (folate) and vitamin B12 (cobalamin).



The vitamin group, has a water-soluble nature (except B12), that will be issued by the body if excess. So our bodies are in need of food every day. Vitamin B can be obtained from various types of food, animal and vegetable. So the group is very risky vegetarian diet deficient in vitamin B complex. So this diet group, may have to take it from supplements, but you should ask your doctor first.

  • Thiamin: Lack of vitamin B1 (also known as thiamine), will make a loss of appetite, indigestion, constipation, muscle weakness, slow pulse rate, depression and irritability. Symptoms of thiamine deficiency include insomnia too. 

  • Riboflavin: Vitamin B2 also known as riboflavin. Vitamin B2 deficiency symptoms generally include red eyes, a burning sensation in the eyes, and itching. People who are deficient in vitamin B types, also can become overly sensitive to light. Symptoms of vitamin B2 deficiency is also associated with skin problems, including cracked skin, skin wrinkles easily, pain around the lips and oily skin. Dull hair and cataracts are also symptoms of vitamin B2 deficiency that may arise.

  • Niacin: The symptoms caused by a deficiency of vitamin B3 (niacin), it can be easy to make the body lethargic, poor appetite, headaches. Some people may easily become forgetful as a result of niacin deficiency, or also affected by digestive problems, gastrointestinal problems and dermatitis. 

  • Pantothenic Acid: The symptoms caused by vitamin deficiency include numbness and fatigue. Then with more severe conditions may cause symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. 

  • Pyridoxine: Disorders associated with anemia and malaise are symptoms that occur as a result of a deficiency of vitamin B6 or pyridoxamine. Deficiency of this vitamin can also be accompanied by insomnia, irritability, nervous easily, and convulsions.

  • Biotin: Vitamin B7 or biotin, associated with healthy hair, vitamin B deficiency can cause a type of hair problems. Common symptoms that may be considered include hair loss, dry hair and rough, and dull hair. Skin disorders can also cause skin disease eczema. 

  • Folic Acid: One of the most severe effects of deficiency of vitamin B9 or folic acid is in pregnant women. This type of vitamin B deficiency can result in children born with defects and premature births. In addition to this, folic acid deficiency can lead to weight loss, poor appetite, sore tongue, anemia, irritability, and rapid heartbeat or irregular.

  • Cobalamin: People who have problems such as lack of concentration, depression and sleep disorders, perhaps as a result of deficiency of vitamin B12, which is also known as cobalamin. 


The symptoms of vitamin B deficiency mentioned above can also be caused by some other medical conditions and are not necessarily caused by a deficiency of vitamin B. Be wise to consult your doctor before taking vitamin supplements.
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Writen by: Mr Soed - Monday, April 14, 2014