Is a Lack of B12 the Source of Your Health Issues?
June 9th, 2009Reading Level: Gratifying
If you have a wide variety of health issues and have not been able to locate the source, you may want to check your B12 levels.
B12 is a vitally important nutrient in many bodily functions, yet studies show that 1 out of 4 adults in the US are B12 deficient, and nearly ½ the population has sub-optimal B12 levels. Most people over 50 are likely you are to have a vitamin B12 deficiency, as you absorb less with age. Strict vegetarians and vegans are at risk as the only dietary source are animal products. Studies in India show about 80% of adults there are deficient in vitamin B12.
Today’s research are excerpts from a newsletter by Dr. Joseph Mercola. Click here to read his full article. His B12 article is very lengthy, but if, after reading these excerpts, you feel that the info applies to you, you will probably want to read his article in its entirety.
B12’s Work in the Body
Take a look at this extensive list of B12’s involvement in your health.
- Proper digestion, food absorption, iron use, carbohydrate and fat
metabolism - Healthy nervous system function. B12 builds the myelin which
insulates and protects your nerve endings, allowing them to
communicate. - Promotion of normal nerve growth and development
- Help with regulation of the formation of red blood cells
cell formation and longevity - Proper circulation
- Adrenal hormone production
- Healthy immune system function
- Support of female reproductive health and pregnancy
- Feelings of well-being and mood regulation
- Mental clarity, concentration, memory function
- Physical, emotional and mental energy
Common Health Risks from B12 Deficiency
This is a partial list of health problems for which a B12 deficiency could create increased risk: Immerse Yourself in the Full Healing Contemplation Here »
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