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There are many different B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin,

pyridoxine (B6), and cobalamin (B12). The B vitamins work together to

help your body use the energy you get from food. Some B vitamins are also

important in helping the body use protein from the diet to build new cells

and tissues.

You can get enough of the B vitamins by eating a variety of foods from

different food groups. Animal products like pork, liver, kidney, poultry, eggs

and fish are the best sources of vitamin B6. Many plant foods like whole

grain foods (brown rice, whole wheat bread and oatmeal) are good sources

of pyridoxine. Some legumes and nuts like soy beans, peanuts and walnuts

are other plant sources of this B. vitamin.

Vitamin B12 is needed for healthy blood. It is found only in animal

products. If you are a vegetarian and do not eat any animal foods

like eggs, milk or cheese, you may need to take a supplement for this

vitamin.