About Vitamin B12

Some Information on Vitamin B12!

What is Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12, also known as Cobalamin, Cyanocobalamin, Methylcobalamin is a water-soluble vitamin that is part of the B complex family of vitamins. Since it is water soluble, excess amounts are excreted in the urine and so vitamin B-12 is not toxic, even in high doses.

Why is Vitamin B12 Important?

Vitamin B12 performs many functions that are crucial to health, including:

Helps the body to form red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body.
Supports and maintains a healthy nervous system, including proper brain and muscle function.
Crucial for proper metabolism, including turning food into energy that the body needs to function properly.
Potent antioxidant that helps fight free radicals that can lead to a variety of diseases.

What Foods Contain Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is found in a variety of animal foods, including meat, poultry, liver, fish, shellfish, eggs and dairy. Plant-based foods do not contain naturally occurring vitamin B12, making B12 injections especially important for vegetarians and vegans who do not consumer meat, fish, eggs or dairy.

What are the Signs of Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

Low levels of B12 can cause a variety of serious side effects, including:

Weakness and fatigue
Lightheadedness
Memory loss
Loss of balance
Numbness or tingling in the arms and legs
Muscle weakness
Shakiness
Changes in mood, including depression
Low blood pressure
Vision problems
Bladder problems
Twitching of the eye
Stabbing pain in the palms of the hands
Pale skin

In severe cases, vitamin B12 deficiency can result in anemia, a serious condition where the body cannot make enough red blood cells.

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