There are various foods containing vitamin B because there are 8 different kinds of vitamin B, each with a specific function in the body. These vitamins are all water-soluble, which means the body can’t store them, so they need to be replenished often by eating the right kinds of foods.http://www.iloveindia.com/nutrition/vitamin/index.html

The different kinds of vitamin B each perform different, essential functions in the body, and are referred to collectively as the vitamin B complex.http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b-complex-info.htm Vitamin B1, also known as thiamin or thiamine, helps the body metabolize carbohydrates and form blood cells, as well as being important for the nervous system.http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b1-thiamin-info.htm Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, helps the body use oxygen and is also useful for metabolism.http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b2-riboflavin-info.htm Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is essential in cell respiration and metabolism.http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b3-niacin-info.htm Vitamin B5, which is also known as antithetic acid, helps in the secretion of hormones.http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b5-pantothenic-info.htm Vitamin B6, pyridoxine, assists the immune system and the growth of new cells.http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b6-pyridoxine-info.htm Vitamin B9, folic acid, is required for DNA synthesis and cell growth.http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b9-folicacid-info.htm Vitamin B12, cyanocobamin or cobolamin, is necessary to create and maintain red blood cells.http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b12-cyanocobamin-info.htm Finally, biotin, which may be called vitamin H but is still part of the B complex, is used in cell growth, the production of fatty acids, and the metabolism of fats and proteins.http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-h-biotin-info.htm

Vitamin B1 can be found in sunflower seeds, peanuts, wheat bran, beef liver, pork, seafood, egg yolk and beans.http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b-complex-info.htm B2 can be found in organ meats, nuts, cheese, eggs, milk and lean meat. B3 can be found in liver, lean meat, poultry, fish, rabbit, nuts, peanut yeast, meats including liver, cereals, legumes, asparagus, seeds, milk, green leafy vegetables, and fish. B5 can be found in beef, brewer’s yeast, eggs, fresh vegetables, kidney, legumes, liver, mushrooms, nuts, pork, royal jelly, saltwater fish, torula yeast, whole rye flour, and whole wheat. B6 can be found in brewer's yeast, eggs, chicken, carrots, fish, liver, kidneys, peas, wheat germ, and walnuts. B9 can be found in fresh green vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli and in fruit, starchy vegetables, beans, whole grains and liver. B12 can be found in liver, organ meat, muscle meat, shellfish, eggs, cheese, fish and possibly milk. Finally biotin can be found in cheese, beef liver, cauliflower, eggs, mushrooms, chicken breasts, salmon, spinach, brewer's yeast and nuts.