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The Benefits Of Vitamin B12 Supplementation   Darcy O'Neil


One of the most overlooked supplements is Vitamin B12. Your body needs this particular vitamin, in combination with other B vitamins, to maintain a healthy nervous system, maintain energy levels and the production of good DNA. All very important processes to your everyday life. The top symptom for Vitamin B12 deficiency is feeling tired and lethargic. The B-Complex vitamins play a vital role in carbohydrate digestion as well as overall energy production. Without all of the proper components this system can breakdown and cause these symptoms. If left without diagnosis and treatment, B12 deficiency can lead to a very serious medical condition known as Pernicious Anemia. The symptoms of this include; shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, loss of appetite, diarrhea, tingling and numbness of hands and feet, sore mouth, unsteady gait, especially in the dark, tongue problems, impaired smell and bleeding gums. A high intake of Folic Acid can hide B12 deficiency. This condition is easily solved by adding B12-rich food to your diet or B12 supplementation. Most times, Vitamin B12 should be taken with a Folic Acid supplement and a B-Complex vitamin.

Because of changing diets plus highly processed food, there has been a significant increase in Vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 is found in red meat, eggs, dairy and fish. There are no know sources of Vitamin B12 in vegetables. At one time it was quite common to feast on organ meat, but you would be hard pressed to find a fast food restaurant serving steak and kidney pie or liver and onions. The new diet has led to a reduction in nutritionally balanced diets. The highest sources of B12 can be found in mollusks/clams and beef liver. Overcooking may lead to the breakdown of the vitamins. If those are not to you your liking then salmon, trout and beef are moderate sources with about five micrograms per three ounce portion. Over cooking these foods can substantially reduce the quantity and quality of these nutrients. If oysters and organ meat are not to your liking then Vitamin B12 supplements will work quite well. There are a number of forms of B12, and this list will help you pick the proper supplement for your conditions. When in doubt, contact your doctor or use Methylcobalamin.
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