What does B12 do for you body??
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Vitamin B12's primary functions are in the formation of red blood cells and the maintenence of a healthy nervous system. B12 is necessary for the rapid synthesis of DNA during cell division. This is especially important in tissues where cells are dividing rapidly, particularly the bone marrow tissues responsible for red blood cell formation. \n\nIf B12 deficiency occurs, DNA production is disrupted and abnormal cells called megaloblasts occur. This results in anaemia. Symptoms include excessive tiredness, breathlessness, listlessness, pallor, and poor resistance to infection. Other symptoms can include a smooth, sore tongue and menstrual disorders. Anaemia may also be due to folic acid deficiency, folic acid also being necessary for DNA synthesis. \n\nB12 is also important in maintaining the nervous system. Nerves are surrounded by an insulating fatty sheath comprised of a complex protein called myelin. B12 plays a vital role in the metabolism of fatty acids essential for the maintainence of myelin. Prolonged B12 deficiency can lead to nerve degeneration and irreversible neurological damage. \n\nWhen deficiency occurs, it is more commonly linked to a failure to effectively absorb B12 from the intestine rather than a dietary deficiency. Absorption of B12 requires the secretion from the cells lining the stomach of a glycoprotein, known as intrinsic factor. The B12-intrinsic factor complex is then absorbed in the ileum (part of the small intestine) in the presence of calcium. Certain people are unable to produce intrinsic factor and the subsequent pernicious anaemia is treated with injections of B12. \n\nVitamin B12 can be stored in small amounts by the body. Total body store is 2-5mg in adults. Around 80% of this is stored in the liver.
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a Vitamin B12 complex w/Rosehips.
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Vitamin B6 is needed by the body to break down a substance called homocysteine, which can directly damage blood vessel walls. Individuals who suffer a heart attack despite having normal or even low cholesterol levels are often found to have high levels of homocysteine. Since high homocysteine levels are signficantly associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke, having a good supply of vitamin B6 on hand makes a great deal of sense. High intakes of vitamin B6 have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.\n\nVery high levels of vitamin B6 can damage sensory nerves, leading to numbness in the hands and feet as well as difficulty in walking; supplementation should be stopped if these symptoms develop after beginning vitamin B6 supplementation. Vitamin B6 is usually safe in amounts of 200 to 500 mg per day, although occasional problems have been reported in this range. Higher amounts are clearly toxic
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How about some iron since we all tend to be anemic in our family...\nJohn is saying B-vitamins 1 through 12.\n\nhehehehe found you!
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I don't see B6 or B12 in NOX-CG3, which I find really helps with focus during workouts. I use BSN's N.O. Explode, which is essentially the same thing (competing product). I have noticed my endurance and strength substantially increasing. Definitely helps with recovery, not just after a workout, but even during sets. I give N.O supplements a thumbs up.
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Raw food has it's own risks...  using the link below, you can determine which foods and how they are prepared, are highest in B-12\n\nVitamin B12 is an important vitamin for maintaining healthy nerve cells and it aids in the production of DNA and RNA, the body's genetic material. It also works closely with vitamin B9 (folate) to regulate the formation of red blood cells and to help iron function properly in the body. Furthermore, vitamin B12 is needed for Calcium absorption. Deficiencies of vitamin B12 are usually caused by a lack of intrinsic factor, a substance that allows the body to absorb vitamin B12 from the digestive system. Such a deficiency can cause a range of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhea, nervousness, numbness or tingling sensation in the fingers and toes. People with the blood disorder pernicious anemia do not produce sufficient intrinsic factor and must take high doses of vitamin B12 to maintain their health. Others at risk for B12 deficiency include vegetarians who follow a strict vegan or macrobiotic diet.
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I'M A REGISTERED NURSE- VITAMIN B12 IS AN INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION.  YOU NEED TO GIVE IT IN A MUSCLE- USUALLY THE UPPER ARM, BUTTOCKS
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Well, the B12 that they "add back" to cereal because they are processed, is a synthetic form that isn't as easily absorbed by the body...you would have to eat ALOT of cereal and thus probably gain weight and ruin your B vitamin balance...your best option is to go to the health store and buy METHYLCOBALAMIN...it is the ACTIVE form of B12 that will be the best absorbed by the body...I don't eat cereal...All cereals, including organic ones, go thru a machine that alters the natural grains, making them less nutrient dense and taking all the enzymes out so its harder to digest...then companies add synthetic vitamins back...only they don't add all the vitamins that naturally come with the grain.  Stick to whole grains like oats and quinoa.  And get that B12 supplement!
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Yes! and there is help and many different reasons why you may be tried.  You need to make an appointment with your doctor and have them run some blood test.  You could be aniemic, or low on B12 or whatever, but let you doctor help decide.
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Homocysteine  is an amino acid (a building block of protein) that is produced in the human body.High homocysteine levels in the blood can cause cholesterol to change to something called oxidized low-density lipoprotein, which damges the arteries. In addition, high homocysteine levels may make blood clot more easily than it should. This can increase the risk of blood vessel blockages. A blockage might cause you to have a stroke.  It might also make a problem with blood flow, such as atherosclerosis, worse.\n\nto lower your hemocystiene Eating more fruits and vegetables (especially leafy green vegetables) can help lower your homocysteine level by increasing how much folate you get in your diet. Good sources of folate include many breakfast cereals, lentils, asparagus, spinach and most beans.\n\nIf adjusting your diet is not enough to lower your homocysteine, your doctor may suggest that you take a folate supplement. You may also need to take a vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 supplement.
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You're not eating enough whole grains, which can cause a B-vitamin deficiency.  Make sure your morning meal contains whole-wheat or 12-grain bread, use the same bread on your sandwich at lunch, and try adding brown rice or quinoa to your dinner.  Instead of eating sugary fruit yogurt, add your own fresh fruit to natural yogurt.  I also don't see any vegetables!  Increase your intake of leafy greens like spinach and kale, add in some other-colored veggies like squash, carrots, beets and tomatoes to make sure you're getting enough nutrients.  Cut out that Diet Coke- the human body wasn't designed to process all those chemicals!  Instead, switch to some different flavours of green tea.
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I think vitamin B6, or B12 might help.
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Eat a banana, and take a vitamin c supplement, and drink water. that way you have protein, vitamin c, and the nutrients of wate rin your system.
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for one taking certain vitamins can help keep you from becoming anemic, developing cancer, keep you from getting sick, have more energy, be more healthier, have a healthier looking skin, retain information better.. etc....
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NO it doesn't.....but it does boost energy levels w/all the Vitamin B supplements.  I thought it was an expensive energy boost and nothing more.
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Yes, we can obtain protein and even vitamin B12 from plant produce such as beans and soya products. The original diet was fruits and after the fall God instructed man that the herbs of the field would be meat for him to eat. It was not until after the Noah's flood that you had meat eating. Thou shalt not kill (murder) i believe also goes for the animals too which we should take care of.
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B 12 is found only in animal products.  If your vitamin B 12 is low try eating more lean meat and fish and eggs.  However, a common problem is that your digestive system may not be able to absorb the B 12 from your food.  In that case the only solution is a once a month injection.  I do my own.  It is simple, easy to do, and important because lack of B 12 in the body can be VERY serious.