Vega vitamin B complex has been formulated to include all eight water-soluble essential B vitamins & important vitamin B complex factors. A well balanced diet should provide all the B vitamins required by the body, however, as they are water-soluble & are not retained in the body, a daily dietary source is necessary. The B vitamins play an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats & proteins & are essential components of enzyme systems that drive the body to form energy from foods to generate new cells. They are necessary for the proper function of the brain & nervous system, production of red blood cells & the healthy maintenance of skin, hair, eyes, mouth, mucous membranes, intestinal muscles, heart & the liver.