Water soluble vitamin B4 is also known as adenine. This vitamin is necessary for the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which enables the transport and release of cellular energy for metabolism. Brewer's yeast and whole grains contain vitamin B4; the vitamin is found associated with other B vitamins in breads and cereals. Smaller amounts can be found in herbs and spices such as sage, spearmint, caraway seeds and ginger.
Benefits:
- Crucial component of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is necessary for muscle movement and brain function.
- Crucial component of phosphatidlycholine, which is necessary for cell membrane integrity.
- Crucial component of sphingomylelin, which is found in myelin sheaths (a type of insulating material) that protects and is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
- Regulates liver function and minimizes excessive fat deposits.
- Necessary for normal fat metabolism.
- Involved with methylation.
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