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Vitamin B11 (Pteryl-hepta-glutamic acid) is a form of Vitamin B9 (Folic acid), one of five folates necessary for humans, and now known as ‘chick growth factor. Vitamin B11, also called salicylic acid, comes from vitamin B9. It is essential folate the body needs to work properly.
Not a lot of information is available on this B-vitamin. We do know that it is involved with metabolizing fats and proteins. It is also important for the production of red blood cells.
Vitamin B11 Deficiency Symptoms
- Weight loss
- Diarrhea
- Lower Immunity
- Some types of cardiac conditions
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Growth Retardation
- Tiredness and fatigue
- Also seen feathering in chicks
- Sudden weight loss
- Anemia
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Impaired growth in children
Food Source of Vitamin B11
Vitamin B11 is present in both animal and plant kingdoms.
- Animal sources: The sources from animal kingdom egg yolk, meat, liver, and poultry
- Plant sources: The sources from plants are oranges, potatoes, as well as green leafy vegetables such as spinach etc.
- green leafy vegetables
- whole grains
- molasses
- eggs
- yogurt
- wheat germ
Health Benefit of Vitamin B11
This vitamin has been linked to various other benefits as well:
- Involved in the creation of DNA and RNA
- Increases production of breast milk
- Helps increase the desire to eat for those with a loss of appetite
- Acts as a pain killer
- Boosts immunity in children
- Aids in the fight against cancer
- While browsing skin lotions, you may notice certain brands advertise that they have salicylic as an ingredient, this is vitamin B11, which helps to exfoliate and remove excess skin.
- Another way vitamin B11 helps keep your skin healthy is by preventing acne. When used as a lotion, salicylic acid makes its way deep into your pores to clean out any clogged dirt and debris. Furthermore, this vitamin helps improve blood flow which helps clear pimples more quickly.
- Vitamin B11 in accompany by vitamin B12 take part in the formation of RNA and DNA,
- It is also necessary for the growth and the formation of tissues of the body.
- Vitamin B11 is extremely essential and plays role in the formation of the brain and the spinal cord in the fetus during embryogenesis.
- DNA and RNA syntheses
- Cell division
- Development of the fetus nervous system
- This vitamin is also an important element of the red blood bodies and blood plasma.
- Salicylic acid is used in the manufactures of certain creams for treating acne. It acts to correct the faulty desquamation function of the skin causing new growth off skin earlier while sloughing off the dead skin. It is found to penetrate the follicles, therefore, it is good and beneficial in the treatment of acne.
- Salicylic acid is also beneficial in the treatment of psoriasis, corns, dandruff, calluses, warts, and many more skin diseases
References
- National Academy of Sciences. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board., ed. (1998). “Chapter 4 – Thiamin” (PDF). Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press. pp. 58–86. ISBN 978-0-309-06411-8. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B_vitamins
- National Academy of Sciences. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board., ed. (1998). “Chapter 5 – Riboflavin” (PDF). Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press. pp. 87–122. ISBN 978-0-309-06411-8. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- https://www.medasq.com/article/1/vitamin-b10/
- National Academy of Sciences. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board., ed. (1998). “Chapter 6 – Niacin” (PDF). Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press. pp. 123–149. ISBN 978-0-309-06411-8. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- http://www.rxabbott.com/pdf/niaspan.pdf
- https://www.dailyhealthmagazine.com/vitamin-b11
- National Academy of Sciences. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board., ed. (1998). “Chapter 8 – Folate” (PDF). Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press. pp. 196–305. ISBN 978-0-309-06411-8. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- http://deficiencynetwork.com/vitamin-b11-deficiency/
- National Academy of Sciences. Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board., ed. (1998). “Chapter 9 – Vitamin B12“ (PDF). Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press. p. 346. ISBN 978-0-309-06411-8. Archived from the original on 11 October 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
