What is Pure Nutrition B-50?
Pure Nutrition B-50 is a unique formula that contains bioactive, patented forms of vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) and vitamin B9/folic acid (as Metafolin®), as well as key antioxidants that support cardiovascular function, the nervous system, and cellular health.*
Read on to learn more about how Pure Nutrition B-50 works and its unique benefits.
Benefits of Pure Nutrition B-50
B vitamins comprise a family of related compounds that are water-soluble and often work synergistically to regulate a myriad of functions throughout the body. For example, B vitamins are necessary for metabolizing amino acids, synthesizing neurotransmitters, and replicating DNA.1
Many people think of B vitamins as being “energizing” vitamins since they encourage healthy cellular respiration - the process by which cells convert nutrients to energy (ATP).
Certain B vitamins carry out specific functions. For example, ]vitamins B6, B9, and B12 are crucial for healthy nervous system function and relieving stress. In fact, recent research suggests that combined folic acid/folate and supplemental vitamin B12 is effective for enhancing cognitive function, energy production, and neural tissue regeneration.2
In addition, longitudinal studies suggest that lacking B vitamins in the diet can accelerate brain tissue atrophy and cognitive decline.3
Typical B vitamin “complex” supplements include the following:
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)
- Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
However, there are other B vitamins that are essential for life, including: vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and vitamin B7 (biotin). These vitamins have a variety of actions in the body but don’t appear to have any direct ramifications on cognitive function.
For example, riboflavin is integral to DNA synthesis and maintenance, while biotin supports both the body’s health and its outward beauty by nourishing skin tissues.4 (The name biotin is derived from the Greek word, ‘Biotos’ which means ‘life’ or ’sustenance.’)
If you’re curious why certain numbers are absent in the series of B vitamins, such as vitamin B4 (choline), B8 (inositol), and B10 (para-aminobenzoic acid/PABA), it’s because they’re no longer considered vitamins, technically speaking. However, these micronutrients are still highly important and essential for human health and wellness.
This is why Pure Nutrition B-50 contains the entire spectrum of B vitamins, not just a few of them.
Benefits of supplementing with Pure Nutrition B-50 may include:
- Support cardiovascular function and energy production
- Encourage healthy immune function
- Promote antioxidant capacity in the body
- Support nervous system function and cognition
- Relieve stress and improve mood
- Promote healthy skin and hair
- Support amino acid metabolism
The Pure Nutrition Quality Difference
Pure Nutrition B-50 is manufactured in a cGMP-certified facility in the USA using high-quality ingredients.
References
1. Calvaresi, E., & Bryan, J. (2001). B Vitamins, Cognition, and Aging a Review. The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 56(6), P327-P339.
2. Eussen, S. J., de Groot, L. C., Joosten, L. W., Bloo, R. J., Clarke, R., Ueland, P. M., ... & van Staveren, W. A. (2006). Effect of oral vitamin B-12 with or without folic acid on cognitive function in older people with mild vitamin B-12 deficiency: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 84(2), 361-370.
3. Van Uffelen, J. G., Chinapaw, M. J., van Mechelen, W., & Hopman-Rock, M. (2008). Walking or vitamin B for cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment? A randomized controlled trial. British journal of sports medicine.
4. Mock, D. M. (1991, December). Skin manifestations of biotin deficiency. In Seminars in dermatology (Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 296-302).
