subject: Vitamin B12- A Unique Vitamin [print this page] Vitamin B12 is a type of vitamin B complex which contains cobalt. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin which dissolves in water. Other water soluble vitamins cannot be stored by our body but this particular one is store for years in the liver. It is primarily found in dairy products, meat and eggs. Its alternative name is Cobalamin. It is necessary for formation of red blood cells, growth of children, metabolism and in maintenance of nervous system.
Deficiency of Vitamin B12 causes anemia because DNA production is interrupted. Other symptoms include breathlessness, tiredness, littleness, poor resistance to infection, pallor, menstrual disorders and smooth, sore tongue. This deficiency occurs only when the body cannot use the vitamin properly. Prolonged deficiency can cause neurological damage because is important for maintaining nervous system.
Food sources for vitamin B12 are:
- Eggs, Meat and Poultry.
- Shellfish and sardines.
- Liver and Kidneys
- Milk and its products.
- Rabbit
- Fatty fish and faggots.
- Liver sausage and liver pate.
- Mussels and Duck
- Steak and Kidney pie.
- Cod fillets and corned beef.
- Beef and haddock.
- Lamb, turkey and pork.
- Cheese and condensed milk.
- Beef burgers and sausages.
- Chilli con carne.
- Bolognese sauce.
Side effects of this vitamin are as follows:
- Mild diarrhea.
- Insomnia.
- Heart palpitations.
- Chest pain.
- Skin rashes
- Anxieties and panic attacks.
- Breathing problems.
- Itchy and swollen skin
Proper advice for the dosage of this vitamin should be taken from the doctor or dietician.
Vitamin B12 is a type of vitamin B complex which contains cobalt. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin which dissolves in water. Other water soluble vitamins cannot be stored by our body but this particular one is store for years in the liver. It is primarily found in dairy products, meat and eggs.
