Natural Sources Of B Vitamins

Most of us can get enough of our required daily vitamins from the food we eat. This is where you get natural sources of vitamins. Those who are on certain special diets, or simply have poor eating habits may not be so fortunate and therefore should seriously consider taking vitamin supplements to keep your body functioning well.

Following are some good, natural sources of B vitamins:

B1 (Thiamine) - brewer's yeast, unrefined ceral grains, blackstrap molasses, oatmeal, organ meats, rice husks, brown rice, egg yolks, most vegetables, milk, bran, peanuts.

B2 (Riboflavin) - brewer's yeast, milk, cheese, whole grains, legumes, nuts, kidney, fish, organ meats, blackstrap molasses, leafy green vegetables, fish.

B6 (Pyridoxine) - whole grains, canteloupe, cabbage, organ meats (liver, kidney), unmilled rice, blackstrap molasses, soy beans, wheat germ, eggs, walnuts, peanuts, brewer's yeast, wheat bran.

B12 (Cobalamin) - pork, fish, kelp, peanuts, bananas, milk, cheese, lamb, organ meats (liver, kidney), beef.

B13 (Orotic Acid) - Root vegetables, whey, the liquid part of soured or curdled milk.

B15 (Pangamic Acid) - Brewer's yeast, brown rice, whole grains, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, whole brown rice.

B17 (Laetrile) - Apples, apricots, nectarines, plums, peaches, cherries.