Standardization

Pharmacological activity 

Vitamin B₁ (Thiamin)

• Play a main role in the body’s metabolic; cycle in the energy production;
• Digest carbohydrates;
• Ensure the normal function of the nervous system;
• Support growth and preserve good muscle tone.

Vitamin B₂ (Riboflavin)

• It is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins;

• Helps to prevent the development of cataracts, generally due to aging;
• Helps in the formation of antibodies and red blood cells;
• Helps in the maintenance of cellular breathing.

Vitamin B₆ (Pyridoxin)

• Synthesis and degradation of amino acids;
• Growth and maintenance of almost all body functions;
• Production of neurotransmitters derived from amino-acids;
• Helps in the formation of antibodies;
• Maintains the central nervous system;
• Helps to reduce water retention during the premenstrual period;
• Supports the maintenance of healthy skin;
• Reduces muscular spasms, leg cramps and hand numbness;
• Is an advantage in children with learning difficulties;
• Helps to prevent Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.

Choline

• Controls the accumulation of fats and cholesterol in the body;
• Facilitates the excretion of fats in the cells and thus helping in weight loss;
• Helps with nervous transmission;
• Improves memory;

Inositol

• Helps to reduce cholesterol level in the blood;

• Is necessary in the formation of lecithin;
• Helps to break up fats;
• Supports healthy hair;

Vitamin B₃ (Niacidamin, niacin, nicotinic acid)

• Improves blood circulation ;

• Reduces blood cholesterol level. It is an agent similar to medication which lowers the LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides, and increases the HDL (good cholesterol) ;

• Sustains nervous system;

• Helps to the proteins, sugar and fats métabolisation;

• Reduces hypertension;

• Increases energy by the use of appropriate food diet.

Vitamin C (Ascorbique acid)

• Healthy teeth, gums and bones;

• High amounts of vitamin C reduces the healing period of wounds;
• Develop resistance to infections;
• Contribute in the prevention and treatment of common colds;
• Maintains blood vessel resistance;
• Helps in iron absorption;
• Decrease the risk of developing cataracts;
• Reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease;
• Is one of the most important antioxidants. It prevents the conversion of nitrates in tobacco smoke, smog, bacon, precooked meats and some vegetables which may contain substances that can cause cancer. According to Dr. Lines Pauling, eminent specialist in vitamin C, it can decrease by 75% the risk of developing certain cancers.

Magnesium chelated with aminoacids

• Plays an important role in regulating the neuromuscular activity of the heart and is important in preventing coronary artery spasms, which are the leading cause of heart attacks;
• Contributes to pH balance;
• Is necessary for the metabolism of calcium and vitamin C; it is thus essential for the formation of teeth and solid bones;
• Is important in the brain and liver functions;
• Calms nerves;
• Produces and transfers energy from the synthesis of proteins;
• Helps with muscle contractility and excitability of nerves, as well as several other biochemical reactions, such as enzyme cofactors;
• Regulates body temperature and helps to the assimilation of calcium and potassium.

Methionin

• Relieves problems of fibromyalgia;
• Improves symptoms of depression;
• Helps the digestive system;
• Relieves the symptoms of osteoarthritis, arthritis and osteoporosis;

Vitamin B₉ (Folic acid)

• Synthesis of DNA and RNA, essential in growth and all body cells reproduction;

• Essential in the formation of red blood cells by its action on the spinal cord;
• Helps metabolize amino acids;
• Helps to prevent several fetal pathologies.

Biotin

• Helps with in the use of proteins, folic acid, pantothenic acid and vitamin B₁₂;

• Support healthy hair;
• Is useful for the stabilization of blood sugar rate.

Vitamin B₁₂ (Cyanocobalamin)

• Contributes in the formation and regeneration of red blood cells, thus helping to prevent anemia by supporting the absorption of iron;

• Maintains a healthy nervous system;
• Supports growth in children;
• Increases energy.

Vitamin B₅ (Calcium panthoténate)

• Participates in the release of energy in fats, carbohydrates and proteins;

• Helps with the use of vitamins;
• Fights wrinkles as well as graying hair;
• Improves the body’s resistance to stress;
• Assists the cells production and the central nervous system development;
• Helps the suprarenal glands;
• Fights infections by producing antibodies;

Benefits of  the vitamin B complex :

• Increases resistance to stress;

• Increases energy level;

• Ensures the normal function of the nervous system, growth and maintenance of almost all body functions;

• Helps to metabolize: carbodydrates, fats and proteins;

• Helps to the formation of antibodies and red bloods cells;

• Improves blood circulation and helps reduce the level of blood cholesterol;

• Produces neurotransmittors derived from aminoacids;

• Reduces muscle spasms, leg craps and numbness of hands.

• Regular use: Take 1 tablespoon (15 ml) once daily.

• Are stressed, overworked or feeling tired without any reason;
• Practise many physical activities;
• Are irritable, nervous, impatient and moody;
• Are in convalescence, weak or of frail health;
• Frequently suffer from colds, infl uenzas, etc;
• Have a poor diet.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• If you suffer from hepatic disorders;
• If you suffer from bipolar disorder;
• Before combining with any other product or medicine;
• Avoid giving to children under 18 years of age, or in the case of a pregnancy or breastfeeding without the advice of a health practitioner;
• In the event of serious illness or consumption of medicine on prescription, do not consume this product without the consent of your doctor or your healthcare professional.

PRECAUTIONS

• Take with meals;
• Wait 2 hours before taking with another medicine;
• May increase the effect of St. Johns Wort;
• B-Balance is intended for adults only;
• Cease the use and consult a health practitioner if the symptoms persist or if undesirable effects should occur.

MEDICINAL INTERACTIONS

• Levodopa;
• Trimethylaminuria;
• Lithium;
• SSRI;
• Serotonin inhibitors.

UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS

• Gastric disorders, nausea and distension.

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