complete Vitamin B-complex table (B1–B12, plus B4/Choline)
complete Vitamin B-complex table (B1–B12, plus B4/Choline) showing deficiency symptoms and food sources for easy reference:
| Vitamin | Other Name | Deficiency Symptoms | Food Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | Thiamine | Fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, nerve damage, Beri-Beri | Whole grains, pork, legumes, nuts, seeds, fortified cereals |
| B2 | Riboflavin | Cracks at mouth corners, red/swollen tongue, dermatitis, eye fatigue | Milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs, almonds, lean meats, green leafy vegetables, whole grains |
| B3 | Niacin | Pellagra: dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, fatigue, headache | Meat, poultry, fish, whole grains, peanuts, legumes, mushrooms, eggs, dairy |
| B4 | Choline / Adenine | Liver damage (fatty liver), muscle damage, cognitive issues, neural tube defects | Eggs, liver, fish, chicken, milk, cruciferous vegetables, peanuts |
| B5 | Pantothenic Acid | Fatigue, irritability, numbness, burning feet, digestive issues | Meat, eggs, whole grains, legumes, avocados, broccoli, mushrooms |
| B6 | Pyridoxine | Anemia, irritability, depression, confusion, skin disorders, weakened immune function | Poultry, fish, bananas, potatoes, fortified cereals, chickpeas |
| B7 | Biotin | Hair loss, skin rash, brittle nails, depression, fatigue | Eggs, nuts, seeds, salmon, sweet potatoes, spinach |
| B9 | Folate / Folic Acid | Megaloblastic anemia, fatigue, weakness, neural tube defects in fetuses | Leafy greens, legumes, citrus fruits, fortified cereals, asparagus, avocados |
| B12 | Cobalamin | Pernicious anemia, fatigue, weakness, nerve damage, memory loss | Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy, fortified plant-based milks |
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