Stress B-Complex - 60 Capsules | Thorne

A complete complex of B vitamins with extra B5 for adrenal support and stress management.

Healthy adrenal glands play an important role in effectively managing stress. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is part of the B-vitamin complex and is essential for healthy adrenal and immune function. Thorne's Stress B-Complex provide extra vitamin B5, along with seven other water-soluble nutrients: thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin/R5P (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pyridoxine/P5P (vitamin B6), methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), methyl-folate (5MTHF), and biotin.

Although each B vitamin is chemically distinct, they work synergistically in various biochemical functions throughout the body – including cellular energy production, healthy red-blood-cell formation, and healthy neurological function. Most B vitamins, with the exception of vitamin B12, are not stored in the body; consequently, they must be acquired daily from the diet in order to maintain optimal health.

Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) serves as the starting material for the synthesis of coenzyme A, which is important for the metabolism of fats and the synthesis of adrenal hormones. Pantothenic acid plays a key role in the formation of acetylcholine, which is needed in the transmission of nerve impulses. Thorne's Stress B-Complex supplies 250 mg of pantothenic acid.

Energy Metabolism

• Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism:
  Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Biotin (B7), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12
• Reduces tiredness & fatigue:
  Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12

Macronutrient, Lipid& Glucose Metabolism

• Macronutrient metabolism: Biotin
• Lipid metabolism: Choline
• Homocysteine metabolism: Choline, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12

Cell Division &Specialisation

• Cell division: Folate, Vitamin B12

Blood Formation &Oxygen Transport

• Red blood cell formation: Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate

Iron Handling

• Iron metabolism / transport / absorption:
• Riboflavin (metabolism)

Nervous System &Neurotransmission

• Normal nervous system function: Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12

Psychological Function& Cognition

• Normal psychological function: Thiamine, Niacin, Biotin, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12

Heart & ElectrolyteBalance

• Normal heart function: Thiamine

Immune Function

• Normal function of the immune system: Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12

Antioxidant &Cellular Protection

• Protection of cells from oxidative stress: Riboflavin

Skin, Hair & Nails

• Normal skin: Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Niacin, Biotin
• Vision: Riboflavin

Mucous Membranes

• Maintenance of mucous membranes: Riboflavin, Niacin, Biotin

Digestion & Liver

• Liver function: Choline (normal liver function)

Hormonal Activity &Steroid Synthesis

• Regulation of hormonal activity: Vitamin B6
• Synthesis/metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D & neurotransmitters: Pantothenic acid

Pregnancy &Maternal Health

• Maternal tissue growth during pregnancy: Folate
• Supplemental folic acid improves maternal folate status; low folate is a risk factor for neural tube defects: Folate