Despite their bad rap, carbohydrates are vital to your health for a number of reasons.

• Providing energy
• Protecting against disease
• Controlling weight

Carbohydrates are a type of macronutrient found in many foods and beverages. Most carbohydrates occur naturally in plant-based foods, such as grains.

There are three main types of carbohydrates:

• Sugar. Sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrate and occurs naturally in some foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products
• Starch. Starch is a complex carbohydrate, meaning it is made of many sugar units bonded together.
• Fiber. Fiber also is a complex carbohydrate.

Major & minor side effects of Carbohydrates

• Obesity with high intake of carbohydrates
• Carbohydrates can cause diabetes
• hypertension, or high blood pressure
• high blood fat levels, or triglycerides
• low levels of “good” HDL cholesterol
• weight gain
• a range of chronic diseases

Refer to your doctors

Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water so the body cannot store them.Vitamin B6 is a group of related compounds. It is necessary for maintaining important functions in the body such as glucose and amino acid metabolism, production of RBCs, proper functioning of the nervous system, etc

• Vitamin B6 is used to treat or prevent vitamin B6 deficiency.
• It is also used to treat a certain type of anemia (lack of red blood cells).
• This medicine injection is also used to treat some types of seizure in babies.
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) provides essential nutrients.
• Vitamin B6 helps the body to:
• Make antibodies. Antibodies are needed to fight many diseases.
• Maintain normal nerve function.
• Make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen in the red blood cells to the tissues. A vitamin B6 deficiency can cause a form of anemia.
• Break down proteins. The more protein you eat, the more vitamin B6 you need.
• Keep blood sugar (glucose) in normal ranges.
• Vitamin B6 is being studied in the prevention of hand-foot syndrome

• Clumsiness
• Numbness of hands or feet
• Unsteady walk
• Sleepiness

• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
• Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary.

• Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, which is a naturally occurring B vitamin. Folate helps make DNA and other genetic material. It is especially important in prenatal health.
• Folate, also called vitamin B-9, is a B vitamin that naturally occurs in certain foods. Folic acid is the form of folate that manufacturers add to vitamin supplements and fortified foods.

• It helps the body make healthy new red blood cells.
• In its deficiency a person can develop anemia, leading to fatigue, weakness, and a pale complexion.
• It leads to folate deficiency anemia.
• Folate is also important for the synthesis and repair of DNA and other genetic material.
• It is particularly important to get during pregnancy. Folate deficiency during pregnancy can lead to neural tube irregularities, such as spina bifida and anencephaly.
• Folic acid is crucial for early fetal development.
• Neural tube irregularities - Taking folic acid supplements before and during pregnancy will help prevent neural tube irregularities in the fetus.
• It may also reduce the risks of preterm birth, heart irregularities, and cleft palate, among other things.
• Depression - Taking folic acid supplements could make depression medications more effective.
• The Office on Women’s Health recommend that women who are or might become pregnant take 400–800 mcg of folic acid per day, and that people with spina bifida or a family history of neural tube irregularities take 4,000 mcg per day. Those who are breastfeeding should aim to take around 500 mcg per day.
• The body absorbs folic acid from supplements and fortified foods better than the folate from naturally occurring foods.

Skin reactions, seizures, gases problem, diarrhea, irritability, confusion, stomach upset, loss of appetite, and hypersensitivity

It is important to note that folic acid can interact with certain medications.

A person should speak to a doctor before taking folic acid if they have any of the following:

• Epilepsy
• Type 2 diabetes
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Lupus
• Inflammatory bowel disease (ibd)
• Celiac disease

People undergoing kidney dialysis may also wish to avoid taking folic acid.

Biotin is a B complex vitamin used as a nutritional supplementation for dietary shortage or imbalance which may cause hair loss or total alopecia, brittle nails, skin rash in infants, and mild depression.

Biotin is a form of vitamin B that provides essential nutrients.

Major & minor side effects for Biotin

• Hypersensitivity
• Stomach discomfort and pain
• Skin rash

This medicine is considered safe for consumption by pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Use of this medicine in children should be done only under your doctor's supervision.

The effect of therapy with Biotin may occur 3 to 6 months after starting the therapy.

Dialysis patients may require a higher dose due to drug removal during dialysis.

Generic Name: cholecalciferol 

Vitamin D3 is needed for normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which is further utilized for development and maintenance of bones and teeth. This makes bones stronger and reduces risk for bone fractures.  Vitamin D3 also has a role in ones nerve, muscle, and immune systems.

People who might need extra vitamin D3 include

•  Older adult
•  Breastfed infants
•  People with dark skin
•  People with certain conditions, such as liver diseases, cystic fibrosis and Crohn's disease
•  People who have obesity or have had gastric bypass surgery

Symptoms of vitamin D3 deficiency include bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and mood changes. Vitamin D3 is used for treating osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, renal osteodystrophy and hypoparathyroidism.

•   nausea
•       vomiting
•         constipation
•         weight loss
•        weakness
•         increased calcium levels (hypercalcemia)

May cause allergic reactions or other problems if contain inactive ingredients such as peanut/soy. Pregnant women or Breastfeeding mothers need to consult their doctors before taking Vitamin D3 supplements.

Vitamin B12 is used in the treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency.

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient which the body requires in small amounts to make red blood cells, generate energy, and keep nerve cells healthy.

• Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
• Weakness, tiredness, or lightheadedness
• Anemia
• Heart palpitations and shortness of breath
• Pale skin
• A smooth tongue
• Constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or gas 
• Nerve problems like numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, and problems walking
• Vision loss
• Mental problems like depression, memory loss, or behavioral changes 

• Most people can prevent vitamin B12 deficiency by eating enough meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, and eggs.
• If you don't eat animal products, or you have a medical condition that limits how well your body absorbs nutrients, you can take vitamin B12 in a multivitamin or other supplement and foods fortified with vitamin B12.