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Benefits of B12
Just like the rest of the B family Vitamins, B12 is equally as important and benefits our bodies well when we have enough of it. Vitamin B12 can dramatically increase our energy levels and lessen the risk of heart disease. In addition, Vitamin B12 can promote emotional and mental stability. B12 is a water-soluble vitamin required for normal cell activity and get this, DNA replication. Vitamin B12 prevents osteoporosis, strokes, heart disease and even Alzheimer's.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency can be recognized by various signs our body gives us, such as anemia, skin discoloration, a decrease in red blood cells, fatigue and a severe decrease in energy. As we mentioned before, the best way you know if you are not getting enough B12 is by going to a doctor and getting tested. Of course, and this goes for all the other Vitamin deficiencies, if you believe you are missing nutrients by all the side effects we listed throughout of previous and current blog, you may use the information to discuss this with your doctor and it may provide assistance to the doctor for testing purposes. Personally, when I have symptoms or am not feeling well, I use the side effects to mention to my doctor possible things he may want to test me for. It's almost like an insurance plan because we all know that we can spend lots of money just getting tests run. But if a doctor has a general idea of what to test for based on your requests, it saves a lot in the long run. In addition, it allows us to get to know our bodies and gives us the ability to read signs early on. Early detection in many cases can be life savers.
Vitamin B12 Natural Nutrition
An interesting fact about Vitamin B12 is that a lot of it is obtained through the ingestion of meat. But, remember it's all about eating a balanced diet. So, here are some foods that are rich in Vitamin B12 that includes meat and non meat items, especially useful for those who do not eat meat.
Liver
Sardines
Kidneys
Liver
Liver pate
Fatty Fish
Eggs
Mussels
Duck
Cod
Corned beef
Fortified Breakfast cereals
Lamb
A few more common foods would be:
Turkey
Pork
Cheese
Milk
Of course this is not a complete list, but it's a good start and the foods are easily available at your local grocery stores or farmer's market.
