Vitamin B Complex: Changing Our Energy Levels
Why should everyone take B vitamins?
The B vitamins essential for mitochondrial activation are nutrients that can change our energy levels.
Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy, but when consumed in excess, they are all stored as fat.
Carbohydrates need to form a structure called pyruvate to be used for energy rather than stored as fat, which is why people who gain weight easily are generally unable to do so.
This energy conversion process takes place through the TCA cycle, or Krebs cycle, which takes place in the mitochondria of the cell. A key step in this cycle is the production of acetyl CoA. The efficient production of acetyl CoA is highly dependent on the presence of essential coenzymes such as vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B5. Without these coenzymes, pyruvic acid cannot be properly converted to acetyl CoA, and lactic acid is produced instead, leading to chronic fatigue.
Therefore, B vitamins play an important role in optimizing energy production by promoting the production of acetyl CoA and activating the TCA cycle. Essential for the smooth running of the mitochondria, these vitamins are not stored in the body and must be replenished through constant intake.
This is a key factor in healthy energy metabolism and weight management, and daily intake of B vitamins is essential for staying healthy.
