Vitamin B in tea drink overview
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* Vitamin B in tea is mostly B2
* It is a water-soluble vitamin
* Vitamin B2 exists in the body in very small quantity
* It helps form blood cells
* Regulates the break down of fats and amino acids
* plays an important role in energy production
* helps maintaining healthy and young-looking skin
* increases the antibodies to fight off diseases
* reduces headache
* helps to concentrate
The effects in body
Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin is very important to supply the cells with energy. This vitamin enhances cellular respiration and removal of carbon dioxide in the body.
Cellular respiration is very important in cells’ growth and development. Vitamin B2 in tea also strengthens the mucous system, which is the external defense system of the body. Thus, vitamin B can help protect the skin and eyes from harmful substances. Recent studies also point out that this vitamin can help the body
Food sources that are abundant in vitamin B: tea, meat (more abundant in the heart and liver), green plants and vegetables, eggs, milk, organ meat, cereal, bread, almonds, soybeans, and mushrooms. For milk, there is about 1.6 mg of vitamin B in 1 quart of milk.
According the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA):
* Males from age of 11 – 50 need ~ 1.7 mg
* Males > 50 need ~ 1.4 mg
* Females 11- 22 need ~ 1.3 mg
* Females > 23 need ~ 1.2 mg
For young children, the daily allowance is much lesser. It’s best to consult with your doctor regarding young children’s vitamin B usage.
There is a wide range of symptoms the body uses to signal B-deficiency or B-overdose.
People who are vitamin-B-overdose may experience pain in the tongue and throat, pale facial complexion, and dark-colored urine. Vitamin-B-deficiency individual can have some common signals including skin rash, itching, and brightly yellow urination. But these symptoms can also signal many other kinds of problems. You always must consult with your doctor before taking any action.