Functions:
- Known as anti-stress’ vitamin - helps increase production of adrenal hormones to counteract stress.
- Important for healthy skin and nerves.
- Important in cellular metabolism of carbohydrates and fats to release energy.
Uses:
- Relieves fatigue and stress.
- May be helpful in treating bruxism (grinding teeth at night).
- Sometimes used as an anti-ageing agent.
Sources: Organ meat (e.g. liver, tongue), brewers yeast, egg yolk, fish, chicken, cheese, peanuts and a variety of vegetables.