Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
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Vitamin B complex includes several individual vitamins, such as B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cobalamin), and others, many of which play important roles in supporting the function of the senses, particularly vision and neurological aspects of sensation. Scientific evidence supports a link between deficiencies in certain B vitamins and sensory impairments. For example, vitamin B12 deficiency is strongly associated with neuropathy, which can lead to impaired touch, proprioception, and even visual disturbances. Similarly, vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is essential for maintaining healthy corneas and preventing eye fatigue, and its deficiency has been linked to photophobia and vision problems. Vitamin B6 is also important for normal nerve function and may help prevent certain forms of neuropathy.

However, while B vitamins are clearly critical for normal sensory function, the evidence supporting their use as a supplement to enhance sensory performance in healthy individuals is limited. Most research focuses on preventing or treating deficiencies, rather than boosting senses in those with adequate intake. For example, supplementation can restore function in deficient individuals (such as reversing vision or nerve issues), but there is less evidence for benefit beyond correcting deficiency. Overall, B vitamins are justified in supporting the senses, especially in the context of deficiency, but their role as a general enhancer of sensory function in the general population is not strongly established.

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