Group B vitamins are commonly heard by everyone. Neuropathologists often prescribe a complex of B6, B12 for osteochondrosis and various diseases of the nervous system. But do you know what B8 is? Vitamin, supplementing a number of the most important substances for the human body, was discovered back in 1848. Few people know, but today it is part of almost all sedatives as well as sleeping pills. Thanks to him, people forget what insomnia is.
general description
What is the scientific name of the B8? This vitamin is called inositol. In fact, it is a vitamin-like substance that 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 synthesized from it. That is, the body is capable of producing B8 itself. Vitamin in this case has a number of useful properties and is necessary for the normal functioning of the body. However, this does not abolish the need for the supply of this substance with food.
Scientists conducted experiments in which experimental animals were deprived of source products B8. Vitamin is not given and artificially. At the same time, growth and development was stopped, as well as active hair loss, up to baldness. When restoring the diet, these symptoms completely disappeared. With a longer diet, in addition to baldness, there were numerous disorders, leg cramps and complete loss of vision.
Signs of Isonitol Deficiency
Food in the modern world is becoming increasingly scarce ... Are you surprised? In vain! Often foods that are mouth-watering and smell great, contain nothing but fats and carbohydrates. However, the problem is solved, since today there is vitamin B8 in tablets. 1 g of this substance is enough for an adult per day, the maximum amount is not determined. It is well absorbed along with other representatives of this family.
With a lack of isonitol, insomnia and excessive irritability are observed, people begin to suffer from frequent constipation. Baldness and skin diseases, stunting in children - all this can be vivid signs of a lack of this element. In this case, vitamin B8 tablets may help you. By the way, more recently, scientists made a sensational discovery: a lack of this vitamin can make the whole group B, which enters our body with food, useless.
Why may a deficiency of this vitamin occur? There are usually quite a lot of source products of isonitol 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
In fact, finding foods rich in the vitamin we are considering is not difficult. Initially, liver and yeast were considered its sources. After this element was found in fruits and berries, meat and dairy products. That is, adhering to the principles of a healthy diet, you can freely receive all the necessary elements. A sufficiently large amount of vitamin B8 is found in a variety of cereals. Lentils, rice bran, sprouted wheat, oatmeal and barley groats, green peas, roasted peanuts are all excellent sources of inositol. Do not forget about citrus fruits, for example, grapefruit and orange.
Useful action
What gives the body vitamin B8 tablets? The instruction says that maintaining a normal amount of this element ensures the normal passage of nerve impulses. If inositol is enough, then your liver and skin, as well as your hair, will remain healthy. But that is not all. B8 helps to dissolve cholesterol in the vessels and protects the walls from fragility. 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 whole organism.
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 full and vitamin-rich diet can protect against a large number of diseases, give you strength and energy, and maintain immunity in the most difficult period.
Modern drugs
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 about complexes that include this useful element. First of all, among dietary supplements (usually made in the USA) you can find vitamin B8 in tablets. The names may vary, but most often on the packaging appears “Biotin” or “Biotin +”. The cost depends on the composition and can also vary greatly, but on average it is 1-2 thousand rubles. Various 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" made in Germany
These are white biconvex tablets made by a well-known company. The active substance is biotin. We will briefly tell you about the pharmacological properties. Free biotin begins to be absorbed in the upper part of the small intestine. Here, the molecule of the substance penetrates through the intestinal wall unchanged. In fact, biotin is a water-soluble vitamin of group B. It 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, the breakdown of leucine. The drug is prescribed for adults and children over 12 years old. Take it at 1 tablet per day, that is, a person receives 2.5 mg of the active substance. To enhance the effect, you can take 2 tablets per day. You can drink it for a long time, but the course should be drawn up by a doctor. The cost of the drug is relatively low, about 300 rubles. Medobiotin is not very widespread in the Russian market, therefore there are few reviews about it, however it can be ordered through online pharmacies.
"B-50"
We continue to consider vitamins B8 in tablets. The names of the drugs do not differ in great variety, since they all reflect the essence of the composition, which is approximately the same. This product is well known to consumers in the United States and the European Union. Here is the richest complex of B vitamins, in which, in addition to isonitol, all other representatives of this class are present, 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 together they are absorbed much better. Indications for taking these drugs are diseases of the digestive and nervous system, skin, hair, nails and organs of vision. 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 a unique technology for obtaining group B in tablets. The composition of this drug is not only vitamins themselves, but also herbal components that have a stimulating effect on metabolism.
Let's dwell on this product in more detail. The composition of the drug includes acerola berry, cabbage and alfalfa, yellow root, brown seaweed, parsley and papaya, dogrose and rice bran, oat fiber, watercress and wheat bran. It is this composition that provides excellent assimilation of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B8, B9, B12. The complex will be useful to everyone who leads 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 stamina. This complex perfectly adapts to psycho-physical stress, improves metabolism in the nervous tissue, contains natural antioxidants that protect against free radicals.
To summarize
So, if for some reason you are not getting the right amount of isonitol with food, you can buy vitamin B8 in tablets. The review presented in our article will help you make your choice. Yes, the assortment is not too large, but as they say, what is rich ... Unfortunately, the price of most of these complexes is quite high. However, if your doctor recommends taking vitamin B8, contact your nutritionist and herbalist first. Around us there are a huge number of natural sources of this element, which will allow you to maintain youth, beauty and health for many years. The intake of B8 in tablets is justified if certain metabolic disorders have made it impossible to assimilate it from ordinary food, or if the specific treatment regimen prescribed by the doctor requires it. Despite the fact that vitamins are very useful, it is not recommended to use them uncontrollably. If you wish, you should not use them at all, in any case, as part of a long course.