If your looking for that vitamin/supplement that supports your Energy, Sport fitness, Stress Control/relaxants this product is for you. Foods rich in B12 include red meat such as liver, oily fish and poultry. Other
sources include nuts, seeds and dairy produce such as milk, cheese and eggs.Vegetarians are at the highest risk for deficiency because of the natural sources in which the vitamin is most present and are those who would need to supplement B12 to achieve the necessary levels.
As most know vitamin B12 as a way in combating chronic fatigue, vitamin B12 is also essential in many functions within the body for maintaining optimum health. Some of these functions would include assisting in the formation of red blood cells, maintenance of the central nervous system, formation of DNA strands, regulating metabolic pathways,supporting healthy heart functions, as well as enhancing the bio-availability of folate or if you will, folic acid. Vitamin B12 has the ability to increase energy at a cellular level verses that of a stimulant such as caffeine which works through the central nervous system.
People who have digestive disorders can often be deficient in vitamin B12. As
B12 is contained naturally in the food we eat it needs to absorbed and converted
efficiently in order for our bodies to take advantage of the vitamins
nutritional benefits.
Digestive disorders such as pernicious anemia inhibit the ability of the body to absorb B12 effectively. With this condition the body does not produce a protein called the intrinsic factor. This protein binds to the B12 in order for it to be absorbed. As this does not take place the beneficial nutrients associated with B12 are passed out of the body.
People who eat vegetarian or vegan diets are also prone to B12 deficiencies.
This is because B12 is not found in vegetables and other forms of plant foods.
For these reasons vegetarians and vegans are often prescribed liquid vitamin B12 drops to increase their recommended daily allowance.
Another group at greater risk of having a B12 deficiency is the elderly. As the human body ages it loses its ability to digest and absorb vitamin B12 and therefore increasing the risk of deficiency symptoms. For example, medical studies have revealed that elderly people who have either dementia or Alzheimer Disease were found to have lower levels of vitamin B12. Liquid vitamin B12 drops are considered to be highly absorbable and used to treat deficiencies. B12 helps to promote and protect a healthy central nervous system.
Supplement Facts: Serving size: 1 dropper (1ml.) serving per Container 30 Vitamin B-12 1,000 mcg 16,667%
SIZE: 1.0 fl oz
Other ingredients: Purified water, natural glycerin, natural cherry flavor, sodium benzoate, and citric acid
However, there are certain groups who should avoid taking vitamin B12 as a - dietary supplement:
Pregnant women – The recommended daily allowance of a - pregnant women is 2.8 mcg however, it is not advisable to exceed this daily
- amount.
Megaloblastic Anemia – This condition causes the body to - produce abnormal or oversized red blood cells. Vitamin B12 is often used to help
- correct these abnormalities however, serious side effects can occur and the
- administration of B12 should only be done under strict supervision by a
- qualified physician or medical health provider.
Eye Conditions or Lebers Disease – If you have any diseases - related to the eyes or optic nerves avoid taking vitamin B12.
Allergies – B12 is one of those rare vitamins that’s - structure also contains a mineral element called cobalt. Certain people are
- allergic to cobalt and therefore should avoid taking B12.
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