The main activity of vitamin B12 in the body is to maintain the proper function of the nervous system along with the
brain. It's a soluble vitamin. It's a significant B complex vitamin
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It has the potential to give encouraging support to the metabolism system, which comprises digestion,
respiration, energy production etc. Therefore, Vitamin B-12 may help increase the metabolic system and
possibly help with weight loss
- It has also been recommended as an outstanding energy enhancer.
- Vitamin B-12 is a good option for helping to reduce homocysteine levels, which, in turn lowers the chances of
heart ailments and strokes.
- Vitamin B-12 may help to improve sleep and boost the immune system and reduce allergy symptoms.
- B12, coalesced with other group B vitamins, is purported to sustain the soothing & smooth functioning of all the
systems within the human body.
- Vitamin B-12 helps maintain a good balance in the human body. It is an excellent supplement for neurological
disorders & is also beneficial for cognitive functions.
- Vitamin B 12 can assist in supporting your emotional & mental stability; can help in reducing depression and can
help improve moods.
Background
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin needed for normal cell activity. It is a part of a group of cobalt containing B
complex vitamins, which are also known as cobalamins. Like other B vitamins, vitamin B12 is important for
metabolism. It also helps in the formation of red blood cells and in maintaining the central nervous system. B-12 is
given for pernicious anemia. Vitamin B-12 absorption reduces as the human body ages thus the older you are; the
more prone you are to have a Vitamin B-12 deficiency. It is found in most foods which come from animal products
including liver, fish, shell fish, meat and dairy products. Vitamin B-12 is used as supplement for Vegetarians and
Vegans due to a diet low in B-12.
Side Effects
The good news is that vitamin B 12 is a safe vitamin and non toxic even when taken in large doses. However, people
have experienced some adverse effects, even though these side effects are quite rare they can include the following:
mild diarrhea, anxiety and panic attacks, heart palpitations, insomnia, breathing problems, chest pain, skin rash,
hives or itchy swollen skin Some health professionals believe that patients develop these reactions not because of
the B12, but because of the preservatives that are part of the injection formula. Currently, most injections contain
preservatives.
Other side effects may be experienced by people who have an allergy or sensitivity to cobalamin and cobalt. If this is the case, then it is advisable to avoid vitamin B12 supplementation altogether and instead seek to eat the foods that contain naturally occurring B12. In addition, B12 should be avoided by people suffering from Leber's disease, a hereditary disease in which the optic nerve wastes away. Ingesting vitamin B12 can actually speed up the atrophy of the optic nerve resulting in rapid loss of central vision. Also, there is always a risk of fainting or infection with any skin puncture. A multitude of conditions can be caused by Vitamin B-12 Deficiency including:
| Anemia |
Confusion |
Dizziness |
Hypotension |
Mouth Sores |
Numbness |
| Ataxia |
Dementia |
Fatigue |
Incontinence |
Muscle Weakness |
Poor Appetite |
| Bleeding Gums |
Diarrhea |
Palpitations |
Memory Loss |
Nausea |
Many more.. |
***B12 Deficiency can mimic Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, early Parkinson's Disease, infertility in women and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Therefore,more problems than not arise from B12 deficiency than they do from ingestion of the vitamin itself.
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