B-Basic 60 capsules Each capsule supplies: Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) 25 mg 1250% Folate (folic acid) 800 mcg Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg 1667% Betaine HCI 50 mg Other ingredients: Rice powder, gelatin, vegetable magnesium stearate, silica. Directions: For adults take one cap one to two times daily preferably with meals or follow the advice of your health care professional. Guarantee free of: Yeast, Wheat, Gluten, Milk or Milk Derivatives, Lactose, Sugar, Preservatives, Soy, Artificial Flavor, Sodium (less than 5 mg Suggested use: Take 1 capsule, one to two times daily with a meal or follow the advice of your health care professional. PhysioLogics' new B-Basic formula combines vitamins B6, B12, folic acid and the methyl donor betaine. While each of these vitamins has a distinctive job to do, they also complement each other, acting as coenzymes in energy production. Maintaining proper levels of the B vitamins prevents the accumulation of circulating homocysteine in the blood. (Homocysteine is known to damage blood vessel endothelial and smooth muscle cells by causing oxidative stress, and thickening and loss of flexibility in blood vessel walls.) Because all the B vitamins are water-soluble and quickly excreted, it is important to replenish the body's supply regularly. Here's more about the components in B-Basic: Vitamin B6: Serves a building block for one of the most important coenzymes, pyridoxal pyrophosphate. Necessary for the numerous reactions in amino acid synthesis for the manufacture of proteins. Required for the synthesis of heme in hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in red blood cells. Necessary for the manufacture of hormones in the adrenal glands. Important for healthy nervous system function. Necessary for the production of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain. Folic Acid: Functions in cells as a crucial coenzyme for one-carbon transfers in metabolism. Higher levels of folate are recommended during pregnancy for promoting normal embryonic and fetal development. Is important for maintaining the health of other tissues that undergo constant turnover, such as the gastrointestinal tract, skin, and red blood cells. Vitamin B 12 (cyanocobalamin): Acts as an essential cofactor in the synthesis of basic cell components: DNA, RNA, fatty acids, and myelin. Is crucial for promoting the health of many organ systems, including the digestive tract, nervous system, blood cells and skin. Requires the presence of a specific glycoprotein called intrinsic factor to be properly absorbed into the intestines. The methyl donor, Betaine The B vitamins and the methyl donor betaine play an important role in converting the amino acid metabolite, homocysteine, to a more healthy metabolite. To see the product label click here! (Adobe Acrobat required).
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