Vitamin B is part of a group of vitamins that are related to metabolism, it was believed that it was only one vitamin and nothing more, however it was discovered that there are several and each one with similar functions. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) and B15 (pangamic acid) are discussed below.

Vitamin B12 or Cobalamin

It plays a very important role in growth, contributes to the normal development of the nervous system, is indispensable for the bone marrow, the synthesis of red blood cells and the correct functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Vitamin B12 deficiency causes DNA damage by the same mechanisms as folic acid deficiency. The most common sources of vitamin B12 are of animal origin, which is why vegans and the elderly are the groups most at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. It is mainly found in meats, eggs, milk derivatives, liver, kidneys and fish.

Vitamin B15 or Pangamic Acid

It has an antioxidant action and is water soluble, it acts on the cardiocirculatory system, cholesterol, decreasing it, and increases the oxygenation capacity of tissues, especially muscle, producing a better performance in exercises, with a decrease in fatigue. In addition, in union with biotin, it acts on the hormonal glands, and although the mechanisms are not known experimentally, it has been proven analytically that it increases the hormonal levels in the blood, improving the general state of the individual and his psyche. It also has a beneficial influence on the metabolism of carbohydrates, decreasing the amount of glucose in the blood, enhancing the action of insulin in diabetics, as described by the specialist.