Vitamin B is very important to the maintenance of our mental health.  Within our bodies, we have axons.  Axons are like the phone wires that connect neurons to one another.  Our neurons are constantly sending signals to other neurons, and this communication allows for the effective functioning of our nervous system.  This communication is particularly important to our memory and overall ability to think.  When this communication is impaired, we suffer memory loss, depression and feeling of fatigue.  Our nervous system simply cannot function properly as a whole.

Surrounding these axons is something called Myelin.  Myelin is like that white coating that surrounds your phone wires.  Myelin protects the axons and allows for smooth signal transmission.  When the myelin is compromised, our neurons can suffer permanent damage.  The damage of neurons is believed to cause diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Depression.  Unfortunately, damage to neurons cannot be reversed.

Yet we can do more to protect our neurons, specifically ensuring that we eat plenty of Vitamin B.  Vitamin B can be found in many delicious foods, including whole grains, milk, nuts, eggs, liver, fish and leafy green vegetables.  Vitamin B helps preserve myelin, the protective sheath around our axons.  This is turn helps preserve our neurons, thereby preventing loss of memory and other mental disorders. 

Vitamin B also helps maintain memory by breaking down homocysteine in the blood.  Homocysteine is an amino acid and is believed to be a significant contributor to cardiovascular disease and dementia.  Deficiencies in Vitamin B can cause elevated homocysteine levels, which can in turn cause long term damage to our mental health. 

Our mental health is precious and vital to a high quality of life.  Protect your mental health by ensuring you eat plenty of Vitamin B.  Vitamin B exists in many healthy foods.  If you eat a balanced diet, you probably are getting the Vitamin B you need.  Otherwise, you may want to consider taking supplements.  The recommended daily intake of these vitamins is 400 mcg of folic acid, 1.3 to 1.7 mg of Vitamin B6 and 2.4 mcg of Vitamin B12.

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