B Vitamins for energy
Nutrition supplements are confusing. There are endless options, and if it’s not your area of geekery, how do you know which ones are actually worth it? Are they safe? Effective?
The truth is, supplements vary massively in both cost and quality.
Take B vitamins, for example. If you’re feeling tired, you’ve probably heard they help. But even a simple B complex can come in different forms and strengths.
Many B vitamins come in an inactive form in cheaper supplements, meaning your body has to convert them into their active form before they can actually be used. This process happens in the liver and requires enzymes, plus enough of other nutrients like magnesium and zinc to work properly.
However, not everyone converts B vitamins efficiently. Factors like stress, genetics, age, or certain health conditions can slow down or limit this conversion—meaning you might not get the full benefit from inactive forms.
For example:
- B6 (Pyridoxine) needs to be converted into Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (P5P) to support brain function, mood, and hormone balance.
- B2 (Riboflavin) has to become Riboflavin-5-Phosphate (R5P) to help with energy production and antioxidant activity.
- B12 (often found as Cyanocobalamin in low quality supplements) is best taken as Methylcobalamin and Adenosylcobalamin, the two biologically active forms of vitamin B12.
- Folic acid (a synthetic form of folate) is much less effective than Methylfolate, especially for people with genetic variations that make conversion difficult.
Taking these active forms means your body can absorb and use them immediately, leading to better energy, brain function, and overall health!
City Survivor's Pollution Protection Multivitamin uses all of these active B vitamins so you really feel the benefit of your daily supplements.
