Latest News Better Brains and Health! B vitamins are very important. B6, folic acid and B12 are all required to help the transmission from one nerve to another. They are also a key to keeping the nerve cell alive and healthy, and therefore play a big part in times of memory loss. A good B Complex will have all the B vitamins which will help with a range of benefits: B1, B2 & B3 are essential for the release of energy of food. Collectively B Complex are beneficial to the immune system, a healthy digestive system, healthy skin and hair and nails. They are also particularly helpful in times of stress. B5 is known as the "anti stress" vitamin. The health of eyes and mouth can suffer if B vitamins are deficient in the diet; mouth ulcers have been related to low B Complex status. Research has also indicated that generous intakes of the B Complex folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6, can benefit heart health. As always, if there are known health issues, refer to your health practitioner first.