12 B vitamin

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The Importance of the 12 B vitamin

The 12 b vitamin is one of the b vitamins that are essential to maintain a healthy body. Otherwise known as Cobalamin, the 12b vitamin is needed for the processes to convert the carbohydrates, fats and proteins from food into energy. 12 b also, more importantly, helps keep the red blood cells healthy and therefore prevent heart disease as well as keeping the immune system functioning at its maximum level. In addition, 12 b is used to create the protective covering of all nerve cells in the body.

The most important function of 12 b is to form healthy red blood cells. However, all cells need 12 b to keep them healthy. It is the white blood cells, amongst others, that need 12 b to help ensure that the immune system functioning properly. All of the nerve cells in the body also need 12 b to form their protective fatty layer. This is essential for all of the nerves but is especially so for those in the brain. If there is not sufficient 12 b to create this protective layer then the brain will not be functioning properly.

Interestingly, the amount of 12 b that the body needs is relatively small but is needed on a regular basis. However, 12 b on its own is not enough as the body cannot absorb it easily. To help the body absorb 12 b the stomach produces intrinsic factor which enables more of the 12 b to be absorbed. 12 b is only found in animal foods such as liver, eggs, fish and meat but most people consume far more than their recommended daily amount of 12 b. This is not a problem as the body can only absorb about half of the 12 b that is consumed. It is also worth noting that the body can recycle the 12 b which cuts down on the impact of a 12 b deficiency. However, strict vegetarians or vegans are likely to require 12 b supplements if they do not eat any animal products that contain 12 b.

If the body does not have enough 12 b then anaemia is the most obvious symptom. Obviously, this is due to the fact that there is not enough 12 b to make healthy red blood cells. Anaemia can also be caused by the body not creating enough intrinsic factor to help absorb the 12 b that is available in the food consumed. The body tends to makes less intrinsic factor once a person reaches 50 and this will lead to less 12 b being absorbed and supplements of 12 b may be required. Kids are also at risk from anaemia because they may not eat the food that contain 12 b. Pregnant women need more 12 b because the baby is absorbing 12 b during the pregnancy to grow properly.

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  2. I have a 400 Vitamin D suppliment and a Multivitamin. And my friend said she dropped 20 pounds after taking b-6. I read that b-6 really isn’t as effective without the other b vitamins… so will a b-complex supplement be overkill?

  5. Great link and thorough answer! Thanks to each and every one of you who answered so thoughtfully. “Thumbs Up” to you! I found Silk Soymilk Enriched for Kids had B-12. I made yummy recipies from The Candle Cafe Cookbook this weekend. We all love the Vegan recipies! Good health to all of you!

  6. That’s not a side effect of taking b complex, but of course, you could react to fillers and other stuff in the vitamin. In fact, be complex should be helping you sleep better.

  8. There is no cure for MS. Your Dad needs to go back to see his neurologist. There are plenty of drugs on the market that are known to assist in treating the symptoms of MS including pain. . Clinical studies do show that Copaxone is effective in halting the progression of MS although it may not work for all patients. And there is no treatment available at all for primary progressive MS. It just depends on the type of MS your Dad has.

  9. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) plays a role in the body’s growth and development. It also has a part in producing blood cells, nervous system function, and how the body uses folic acid and carbohydrates.

  11. I want to take vitamin supplements that represent the benefits and nutrients from leafy vegetables (Like spinach, arugula, that sort of thing). I heard B vitamins are the source. I’m currently taking a B vitamin complex, Is that the right vitamin?

  13. I have experienced for a long time now that I have no energy, I have heard alot of people take the B-12 vitamin for this main reason to give them energy. How true is this? And is there any side effects ?

  14. For example, some B-complex vitamin pills contain 10 mcg of B12, yet others contain 1000 mcg. That’s a factor of 100 difference. Same goes with other B vitamins. Why such a big difference? The recommended daily intake of B12 is 2-3 mcg, isn’t 1000+ mcg too extreme? How much should I take?

  15. I need to take vitamin pills to get my daily dose of vitamin B,I am from India and there is capsule here called Zevit which has B12 and other vitamin b and zinc and vitamin c ,i am planning to take them,is that ok or will there be any side effects.

  16. Vitamin B12 is also known as cobalamin and it is a very important vitamin playing a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. It is a water soluble vitamin which is also important in the formation of blood. There are eight type of B vitamins and it is one of those and it is involved in the metabolism of every cell of human body.

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