Benefits of the additional ingredients found in the GHR GOLD formula:

B1 Thiamin - Known as the "morale" vitamin, vitamin B1 converts carbohydrates(sugar)into energy, promotes growth, aids digestion, and is essential for the transmission of certain nerve tissues, muscle, and heart. It also plays a vital role in the functioning of some important enzymes and is essential for the transmission of certain nerve signals between the brain and the spinal cord. Vitamin B1 helps repel insects and mosquitoes and is used in the treatment of alcoholics and drug addicts. Alcohol consumption interferes with absorption of vitamin B1, so supplementation becomes strongly recommended for such people.

B2 Riboflavin - Vitamin B2 is vital for the formation of FAD(flavin adenine dinucleotide) and FMN (flavin mononucleotide), both of which are essential for metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and make energy available in the body. The vitamin is also important to maintain metabolism and for the health and proper functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. It also protects against free-radical damage and is necessary for good vision, skin, hair, and nails. Physical exercise increases the body's need for vitamin B2. Research also suggests that vitamin B2 may help to prevent or slow the development of cataracts, and reduce the frequency of migraines.

B6 Pyridoxine - Vitamin B6 metabolizes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates; it forms hormones for adrenaline and insulin, and is essential for maintaining a healthy nervous system. It also required for the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells and antibodies that help fight infection. Vitamin B6 is used in the synthesis of RNA and DNA, and is needed for the production of hydrochloric acid. It also helps to regulate body fluids. Several studies have shown that vitamin B6 helps to lower blood levels of the amino acid hemocysteine. Elevated hemocysteine levels are associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome and symptoms of PMS; when used alongside magnesium, it can help to prevent kidney stones. Vitamin B6 is known to help with the regrowth of hair, boosting the immune system, helps prevents varicose veins, improves memory, and helps reduce stress.

B12 Cobalamin - Aids in the breakdown of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, in the production of red and white blood cells, and blood platelets(thrombocytes), the manufacture of substances needed for proper cell functioning, and the metabolism of nutrients necessary for cell growth. It is essential for the recycling of certain enzymes that maintain the health of blood, nerves, and other cells. B12 deficiency is present in up to 15 percent of the elderly population.

Battling aging with the Bs. Many older people have problems getting enough B vitamins, which is necessary for your nerves and brain to stay healthy. As we age, the lining of the stomach changes, which makes is harder to absorb these nutrient, especially after about 50 years of age. Vitamin B Supplementation is highly recommended.