VITAMIN B COMPLEX

WHAT TO TAKE…. TO FIGHT POLLUTION

The eight types of B vitamins play a role in regulating the nervous system, releasing energy from food, delivering oxygen to cells and tissues, and making red blood cells.

THE HEALTH CLAIM:

Supplementing with B vitamins can reduce the impact of pollutants on the body.

THE EVIDENCE:

A recent study from City University in Hong Kong found that taking a daily B complex supplement could offer some protection against the impact of PM2.5, a microparticle in pollution that is small enough to enter the respiratory system and cause inflammation throughout the body. An earlier Australian study found that high doses of B complex helped to protect against the effects of occupational stress in a group of executives.

• HealthKart B Complex, `524 for 60 capsules; healthkart.com