B vitamins are usually on everyone's lips. Neurologists often prescribe complex B6, B12 for osteochondrosis and various diseases of the nervous system. But do you know what B8 is? Vitamin, which supplemented a number of the most important substances for the human body, was discovered back in 1848. Few people know, but it is he who today 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 for 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 able to produce B8 itself. Vitamin at the same time has a number of useful properties and is necessary for the normal functioning of the body. However, this does not negate the need for the intake of this substance along with food.
Scientists conducted experiments in which experimental animals were deprived of B8 source products. The vitamin was not given artificially either. At the same time, there was a h alt in growth and development, as well as active hair loss, up to baldness. When the diet was restored, these symptoms completely disappeared. With a longer diet, in addition to baldness, numerous disorders, cramps of the limbs and complete loss of vision were observed.
Signs of isonithol deficiency
Food in today's world is becoming increasingly scarce… Are you surprised? In vain! Often, foods that are appetizing and smell great contain nothing but fats and carbohydrates. However, the problem is solvable, since today there is vitamin B8 in tablets. 1 g of this substance is enough per day for an adult, the maximum amount is not defined. It is perfectly absorbed along with other members of this family.
With a lack of isonithol, insomnia and excessive irritability are observed, people begin to suffer from frequent constipation. Baldness and skin diseases, stunting in children - all this can be clear signs of a lack of this element. In this case, vitamin B8 tablets can help you. By the way, scientists have recently made a sensational discovery: the lack of this vitamin can make useless the whole group B, which enters our body with food.
Why can there be a lack of this vitamin? There are usually quite a lot of isonithol source products on our table, however, alcohol, caffeine and nicotine can destroy it in the human body, so it is recommended to monitor your he alth and not abuse it.these substances.
Everyday sources
In fact, finding foods rich in the vitamin we are considering is not difficult. Initially, liver and yeast were considered to be its sources. After this element was found in fruits and berries, meat and dairy products. That is, adhering to the principles of a he althy diet, you can freely receive all the necessary elements. A fairly large amount of vitamin B8 is found in a variety of cereals. Lentils, rice bran, wheat germ, oatmeal and barley groats, green peas, roasted peanuts are all great sources of inositol. Don't forget citrus fruits like grapefruit and orange.
Useful action
What does vitamin B8 tablets give the body? The instruction says that maintaining a normal amount of this element ensures the normal passage of nerve impulses. If you have enough inositol, then your liver and skin, as well as your hair, will remain he althy. But that's not all. B8 promotes the dissolution of 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 ensured. It has a calming effect on the nervous system, and therefore on the whole organism as a whole.
In a number of diseases, inositol has the most beneficial effect on internal organs. For example, it inhibits the development of malignant tumors. Of course, this is not a panacea for all diseases, but a complete and vitamin-rich dietis able to protect against a large number of diseases, give you strength and energy, support immunity in the most difficult period.
Modern drugs
There are a lot of vitamin complexes that contain a different combination of B vitamins today, but not every composition contains B8. 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 the packaging says "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, "He althy hair and nails" and the like. In this case, pay attention to the composition of the drug.
Medobiotin made in Germany
This is a white biconvex tablet which is produced by a famous company. The active substance is biotin. We will briefly tell you about the pharmacological properties. Free biotin begins to be absorbed in the upper small intestine. Here, the molecule of the substance penetrates the intestinal wall unchanged. Essentially, biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin. It is a vital element for cell development and growth. It serves as carriers of oxygen and carbon dioxide, as well as enzymes. In addition, it plays an important role in fat and proteinmetabolism, breakdown of leucine. The drug is prescribed for adults and children over 12 years of age. Take it 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 must be drawn up by a doctor. The cost of the drug is relatively low, about 300 rubles. On the Russian market, Medobiotin is not very common, so there are few reviews about it, but it can be ordered through online pharmacies.
B-50
We continue to consider vitamin B8 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 US and EU consumers. Here is the richest complex of B vitamins, in which, in addition to isonithol, all other representatives of this class are present, as well as herbal 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 (tablets). The photo shows us a hermetically sealed jar, with the inscription given in the sub title. This drug is produced by the American company Royalbodycare. It was they who managed to create an original and balanced composition and a unique technology for obtaining group B in tablets. As part of this drug, not only the vitamins themselves, but also plant components that have a stimulating effect on metabolism.
Let's take a closer look at this product. The composition of the drug includes acerola berry, cabbage and alfalfa, goldenseal, brown algae, parsley and papaya, rose hips and rice bran, oat fiber, watercress and wheat bran. It is this composition that provides excellent absorption 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 remedy for the prevention of diseases of the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine systems. It can be used to increase strength and endurance. This complex perfectly adapts to psycho-physical stress, improves metabolism in the nervous tissue, contains natural antioxidants that protect against free radicals.
Summarize
So, if for some reason you do not get the right amount of isonithol with food, you can buy vitamin B8 tablets. The overview presented in our article will help you make the right choice. Yes, the assortment is not too large, but, as they say, what they are rich with … Unfortunately, the price of most of these complexes is quite high. However, if your doctor recommends that you take vitamin B8, see a nutritionist and herbalist first. Around us there are a huge number of naturalsources of this element, which will allow you to maintain youth, beauty and he alth for many years. Taking B8 in tablets is justified if certain metabolic disorders have led to the impossibility of its absorption from ordinary food, or if this is required by a specific treatment regimen prescribed by a doctor. Despite the fact that vitamins are very useful, it is not recommended to use them uncontrollably. At your own request, you should not use them at all, in any case, as part of a long course.
