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People often hear about the benefits of vitamin B, which must be included in your diet. But if you go to a pharmacy, there are several types of B vitamins on the shelves. Experts have explained the difference between B6 and B12.
The B complex consists of 8 vitamins, writes SFGate. B6 and B12 are the most common. Both accumulate in the liver, and excess B6 is excreted in the urine. According to Livestrong, B12 deficiency is common as the body depletes its stores and most people do not take enough supplements to replenish it.
Both vitamins contribute to the production of red blood cells, but they also have different functions. B6 is a key element for maintaining the balance of hormones in the body, helps to protect against their negative effects.
Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the health of the nervous system by promoting the production of myelin, the sheath that protects nerves and conducts electrical impulses along them.
When a person is deficient in B6, they can tell by their mood. Vitamin B6 is involved in the production of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which helps control depression, anxiety and even relieves pain. B6 also helps produce serotonin, which helps stabilize mood.
B12 is key to memory formation. B12 deficiency has been linked to conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, so people who develop these conditions are often advised to take supplements with this vitamin.
