Vitamin B12 Benefits

Health Benefits Of Vitamin B12

You carry enough vitamin B12 in your liver to last you for 2 years, but unless you continually replace that supply it will eventually run out and you will become anaemic.

In this article we will have a look at some of the health benefits associated with vitamin B12.

What Does Vitamin B12 Do?

Vitamin B12 is part of the vitamin B complex and is very important for the production of red blood cells and the protective fat that surrounds your nerves (myelin).

How Much Vitamin B12 Do You Need?

The RDA for vitamin B12 can range from 1-5mcg.

Where Do You Get Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is virtually absent from plant foods, so it is best to eat foods such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs and cheese to get the vitamin B12 you require.

What Can Cause A Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

Excessive alcohol consumption, contraceptive pills, sleeping pills and a vegetarian diet can all lead to a deficiency in vitamin B12.

Signs Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

• Fatigue
• Poor Memory
• Poor Concentration
• Mood Swings
• Breathlessness

Who Needs Extra Vitamin B12?

Vegans, vegetarians, alcoholics, people taking contraceptives, cholesterol lowering or diabetic drugs or those suffering from chronic fatigue may all benefit from vitamin B12 supplements.