B vitamins
VitaminFood Sources
Foods that contain B vitamins.
- Whole grains
Grains contain B vitamins, soluble and insoluble fibers, and proteins
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Mushrooms
mushrooms, which are low in calories and high in B vitamins and have a meaty texture and umami flavor
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
- Chickpeas
essential B vitamins for cell health and function
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Health Benefits
Health conditions that B vitamins may influence, based on research.
Protects Against
- Telomere Shortening
Prospective study showed role of B vitamins supplementation in telomere length maintenance
Source: How Not to Age
- Cognitive decline
B vitamins play a crucial role in the methylation cycle, synthesis and repair of DNA and RNA; are essential for maintaining the cognitive functions
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Neurodegenerative Disease
B1 deficiency is included in the pathogenesis of ageing-related diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Alzheimer's disease
AD patients have lower B12. B vitamin supplementation found largely ineffective except in countries without folate fortification.
Source: The Longevity Diet
Addresses
- High Homocysteine
Extra methylation support needed if homocysteine over 10 mcmol/L
Source: Young Forever
Biological Mechanisms
How B vitamins works at a cellular level.
- PromotesLowers homocysteine
- PromotesBoosts immune function
B vitamins are essential for the normal function of the immune and nervous system and for maintaining the cognitive functions
- PromotesMethylation
Recipes with B vitamins
Recipes featuring foods that contain B vitamins.
- Spaghetti with Mushroom Bolognese
- Barley Risotto with Artichokes and Mushrooms
- Mushroom Stroganoff
- Chickpea and Tempeh Breakfast Burritos
- Mushroom-Hummus Wraps
- Turmeric Quinoa with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Tomatoes
- Vegetable Sheet Pan Supper
- Winter Vegetable Stew
- Baked Eggs with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
- Spicy Edamame Hummus
- Egg Snack Pots, Three Ways
- Chickpea Chop Salad with Whipped Jalapeno Feta
- Fennel Minestrone
- Coconut Carrot Soup with Crispy Chickpeas
- Harissa Chickpea Stew
- Beef Kofte with Hummus
- Chickpea Curry with Beet Raita
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- The Young Forever Cookbook
- The Longevity Diet
- Young Forever