В8 - vitamin in tablets and not only: benefits, indications for admission, review of preparations
Group B vitamins are commonly known to everyone. Neuropathologists often designate complex B6, B12 for osteochondrosis and various diseases of the nervous system. But do you know what B8 is? Vitamin, supplemented with a number of the most important substances for the human body, was discovered in 1848.Very few people know, but it is today it is part of almost all sedatives, as well as hypnotics. Thanks to him, people forget what insomnia is.
General description
How scientifically called B8?This vitamin is called inositol. In fact, this vitamin-like substance, which is concentrated primarily in tears and the most important - nerve cells. The substance enters our body in the form of glucose, and then the final product is already synthesized from it. That is, the body is capable of producing B8 itself. Vitamin has a number of useful properties and is necessary for the normal functioning of the body. However, this does not eliminate the need for the intake of this substance with food.
Scientists conducted experiments in which experimental animals were deprived of B8 source products. Vitamin was not given and artificially. At the same time, growth and development stopped, as well as active hair loss, down to baldness. When restoring the diet, these symptoms completely left. With longer dieting, in addition to alopecia, there were numerous disorders, convulsions of the limbs and complete loss of vision.
Signs of a deficiency of isonitol
Food in the modern world is becoming increasingly scarce. .. Are you surprised? In vain! Often, products that are mouth-watering and smell good, contain nothing but fats and carbohydrates. However, the problem is solved, since today there is vitamin B8 in tablets. In a day adult 1 g of this substance is sufficient, the maximum amount is not determined. Perfectly assimilated it together with other representatives of this family.
When there is a lack of isonitol, insomnia and excessive irritability are observed, people begin to suffer from frequent constipation. Alopecia and skin diseases, stopping growth in children - all this can be bright signs of a lack of this element. In this case, vitamin B8 in tablets can help you. By the way, more recently, scientists have made a sensational discovery: a deficiency of this vitamin can make useless whole group B, which comes to us in the body together with food.
Why this vitamin may be deficient? There are usually a lot of isonitol sources on our table, but alcohol, caffeine and nicotine can destroy it in the human body, therefore it is recommended to monitor your health and not abuse these substances.
Everyday sources of
In fact, finding products rich in the vitamin we are considering is not difficult. Initially, its sources were liver and yeast. After this element was found in fruits and berries, meat and dairy products. That is, adhering to the principles of healthy eating, you can freely receive all the necessary elements. A fairly large amount of vitamin B8 is found in a variety of cereals. Lentils, rice bran, wheat germ, oatmeal and barley, green peas, roast peanuts - all these are excellent sources of inositol. Do not forget about citrus, for example, grapefruit and orange.
Useful Action
What gives the body vitamin B8 in tablets? The instruction says that maintaining a normal amount of this element ensures the normal passage of nerve impulses. If the inositol is sufficient, then your liver and skin, and also your hair, will remain healthy. But that's not all. B8 promotes dissolution of cholesterol in blood vessels and protects the walls from brittleness. It is thanks to him that the motor activity of the stomach and intestines is provided. It has a calming effect on the nervous system, and therefore, on the entire body as a whole.
In a number of diseases, inositol has the most beneficial effect on internal organs. So, for example, it inhibits the development of malignant tumors. Of course, this is not a panacea for all diseases, but a high-grade and vitamin-rich diet can protect against a large number of diseases, give you strength and energy, support immunity in the most difficult period.
Modern preparations
There are a lot of vitamin complexes that contain a different combination of B vitamins, but B8 is not present in every composition. Therefore, today we will try to collect information exclusively on complexes that include this useful element. First of all among the dietary supplements( usually manufactured in the US) you can find vitamin B8 in tablets. The names may differ, but most often the packaging indicates "Biotin" or "Biotin +".The cost depends on the composition and can also be very different, but on average it is 1-2 thousand rubles. Different brands use other names, emphasizing the purpose of vitamin B8.For example, "Healthy hair and nails" and the like. In this case, pay attention to the composition of the drug.
"Medobiotin" produced by Germany
These are white biconvex tablets that are produced by a famous company. The active substance is biotin. We will briefly tell you about the pharmacological properties. Absorbed free biotin begins in the upper part of the small intestine. Here the molecule of matter penetrates through the intestinal wall in an unchanged form. In fact, biotin is a water soluble vitamin B group. This is a vital element for the development and growth of cells. It serves as carriers of oxygen and carbon dioxide, as well as enzymes. In addition, it plays an important role in fat and protein metabolism, leucine digestion. The drug is prescribed for adults and children over 12 years. Take it 1 tablet per day, that is, a person receives 2.5 mg of active ingredient. To enhance the effect, you can take 2 tablets per day. You can drink it for a long time, but the course should be made by a doctor. The cost of the drug is relatively low, about 300 rubles. In the Russian market, Medobiotin is not very common, so there is not much feedback on it, but it can be ordered through an online pharmacy.
«B-50»
We continue to consider vitamins B8 in tablets. The names of the drugs are not very diverse, since they all reflect the essence of the composition, which is approximately the same. This product is well-known to consumers of the United States and the European Union. Before you are the richest complex of vitamins of group B, in which besides isonitol there are all other representatives of this class, as well as plant components that enhance the overall effect. One tablet covers the body's need for all the vitamins of this group, and all of them are assimilated much better. Indications for the admission of these drugs are diseases of the digestive and nervous system, skin, hair, nails and eyes. Judging by the reviews, this is one of the most popular sources of B8, which gives excellent results.
"B-complex"
Another product containing vitamin B8( in tablets).The photo shows us a hermetically sealed jar, with the inscription in the subtitle. This drug is produced by the American company Royal BodyCare. It was they who managed to create an original and balanced composition and unique technology for obtaining group B in tablets. As part of this drug, not only vitamins themselves, but also plant components, which have a stimulating effect on metabolism.
Let's dwell on this product a little more. The composition of the drug includes the berry of acerola, cabbage and alfalfa, yellow-root, brown algae, parsley and papaya, dog-rose and rice bran, oat fiber, watercress and wheat bran. It is this composition that provides an excellent assimilation of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B8, B9, B12.The complex will be useful to all who lead an active lifestyle. This is an effective tool for the prevention of diseases of the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine systems. It can be used to increase strength and endurance. This complex perfectly adapts to the psycho-physical stress, improves metabolism in the nervous tissue, contains natural antioxidants that protect against free radicals.
Summing up
So, if for some reason you do not get the right amount of isonitol with food, you can buy vitamin B8 in tablets. The review presented in this article will help you decide on the choice. Yes, the assortment is not too great, but, as they say, than are rich. .. Unfortunately, the price of most of these complexes is quite high. However, if the doctor recommends that you take vitamin B8, first consult a nutritionist and phytotherapeutist. Around us is a huge number of natural sources of this element that will allow you to maintain youth, beauty and health for many years. The intake of B8 in tablets is justified if certain disorders in metabolism have led to the inability to assimilate it from normal food, or if the specific treatment scheme prescribed by the physician requires it. Despite the fact that vitamins are very useful, it is not recommended to apply them uncontrolled. At their own will, they should not be used at all, in any case, within the framework of a long course.