Natural source of vitamin B12
WHAT
IS ACTUALLY B12?
In
very simple language, B12 is a water-soluble vital amine (vitamin) mainly
involves in the metabolism activity of our body. It is also called Cobalamin.
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It is one of the promoting factors of DNA synthesis.
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Forming fatty acid
and amino acid.
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Helps in the formation of bone marrow.
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Required for smooth functioning
of the nervous system and also synthesis
of myelin.
NEED-
B12
or Cobalamin is a requirement of our
body since it helps in the metabolism activity of our body.
Our body cannot produce B12, it must be taken as food or another supplement.
SOURCES-
The
rich sources of B12 are meats, eggs, fishes, dairy products, sea
foods and other foods from animals.
BENEFITS OF B12-
Forms RBC and prevents Anemia-
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Vitamin B12 forms the basic
RBC (red blood cells).
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Lowering of blood in the body can lead to health problems such as
Anemia. In that case, RBC cannot able to reach organs further causing weakness and fatigue.
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One must eat Organ meats of animals like kidney, liver. They
are rich sources of B12.
Preventing Osteoporosis and making
bone healthy
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B12 plays an important role in maintaining bone health.
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Lack of B12 in the body can cause problems bone fragility or
brittleness in bones.
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Consuming B12 can prevent from Osteoporosis.
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Consume Clamps are a very good source of B12. These are kinds of seafood.
Prevents Macular Degeneration-
Ø Macular Degeneration is the loss of vision or centers of the field when the retina is damaged.
Ø Adequate level of B12 in the body can prevent Macular Degeneration.
Ø This vitamin also lowers
the Homocysteine level thus preventing Macular Degeneration.
Ø Eating sea fishes like sardines provides you full of
B12 in your body.
Beneficial for the growth of your Brain
Ø Lack of B12 can cause Brain Atrophy
Ø Brain Atrophy is the condition
in which there is loss of brain loss (neurons). This also
destroys the connection helps in communicating with others.
Ø Finally causing diseases
like Stroke, Alzheimer’s, poor functioning of memory.
Ø One must consume Fortified Cereals, the most useful
source of this vitamin.
Helpful in boosting your mood
Ø Serotonin is the chemical responsible for maintaining and regulating
mood. It is also called Happy Chemical released when you are happy.
Ø B12 promotes the
secretion and synthesis of serotonin.
Ø Increases the chances of recovering from MAD().
Ø Eating tasty fishes like tuna will help you in enriching
yourself with B12.
Body energy production
Ø This vitamin plays vital
role in the production of energy in our body.
Ø Taking B12 supplement increasingly improves your
energy level.
Ø Fortified yeast another best way of getting B12.
Promotes Healthy skins, hairs, and
nails-
Ø Given vitamin B12 plays an
important role in cell production.
Ø To promote healthy growth of skin, hair, and nail.
Ø Lacking B12 can cause
diseases like hyperpigmentation, changes in hair, or change in the color of nails.
Ø Eating eggs can be helpful to you for not lacking B12 in your
body.
Keeps your heart in good health-
Ø Risk of heart disease
increases with the increment in blood level
(amino acid).
Ø Deficiency in B12 levels,
indicates the higher risk of homocysteine.
Who
are at Risk?
The
risk factor of Deficiency of B12 can greatly affect the
The person on a strict vegetarian diet.
A person has done weight loss surgery.
Also
in elders or old age group peoples.
They
all need to be quite sensitive about B12 deficiency and must intake a proper diet
rich in B12.
QUERIES
AND THEIR ANSWERS-
1. How much B 12 should you
take a day?
The amount one must consume daily is 2.4 micrograms for adults.
One can take higher doses but with
safety.
2. Does b12 gives you energy?
Vitamin B12 is a rich source of the nutrient which means, it gives you energy.
3. How long does it take for
B12 supplements to work?
The result can be soon within 48-72
hours.
If someone has enough level he can
take it after one or two months.
4. Does B12 helps with
memory?
Yes, it helps to maintain your nerve
cells in a healthy state.
Deficiency may cause memory loss too.
5. Does Vitamin B12 help your
immune system?
It plays a key role in The production
of WBC also.
Lowering in B12 can cause lots of
immune deficient diseases.
6. Does B12 increases
estrogen?
It creates and also activates the
estrogen level in females.
Reduction in B12 level can lead to
lower estrogen level.
7. Does b12 help mood?
Of course, B12 is required for a good
mood. It is because serotonin is responsible for regulating one’s mood.
8. Does B12 reduce anxiety?
Yes, very well it supports adrenal glands, which reduces stress
and anxiety in our bodies.
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