I’m eating cereal right now and it says it’s a good source of 5 B vitamins. You always see Vit B6 or B12. What are all these vitamins and why is there only one A or C vitamin?
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Imagine vitamins are like a big box of colorful alphabet blocks. Each block is a little different and has its own special job. B vitamins are like the “B” blocks in the box. There are many of them because they are part of a big vitamin family that works together to help our body do important things, like turning the food we eat into energy.
Other vitamins, like A, C, or D, are more like individual blocks with their own jobs. They aren’t part of a big family like the B vitamins, so you won’t find as many of them.
Now, the B vitamins are all a little different, just like how your toys or friends might be different, even if they belong to the same group. Here’s a simple way to remember what each B vitamin does:
B1 (Thiamine) – Helps our body use the energy from food.
B2 (Riboflavin) – Keeps our skin, eyes, and nerves healthy.
B3 (Niacin) – Helps our body break down food and make energy.
B5 (Pantothenic acid) – Supports our body in making and using energy.
B6 (Pyridoxine) – Helps our brain send messages and keeps our immune system strong.
B7 (Biotin) – Helps our body break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
B9 (Folate) – Helps make new cells, especially important for growing kids.
B12 (Cobalamin) – Helps our body make new red blood cells and keeps our brain healthy.
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