Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. ~World Health Organization, 1948.
Although we see everyone talking about how important vitamin B12 is and how enriched certain products are of vitamin B12...etc, not many of us have an idea about vitamin B12, its sources, uses as well as symptoms of a deficient state. Following list of points would elaborate vitamin B12 in a nutshell so you would be able to explain to another about vitamin B12, as and when necessary.
It contributes to cell formation, energy production, metabolism, nervous system function…etc
Deficiencies are not so common.
Adult daily requirement is about 2.4 micrograms per day.
Richest sources include, beef liver, certain sea foods, mackerel, dairy products, certain types of cheeses…etc
Neither a plant nor an animal can produce vitamin B12 by themselves.
Causes for vitamin B12 deficiency include, helicobacter pylori infections, malabsorption syndrome, intestinal disorders, gastric surgery, alcoholism, cancer and other chronic diseases...etc.
Deficiency can result in excessive fatigue, pallor, breathlessness, numbness and tingling of the hands and feet, weakness of the muscles, sensory impairment, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, poor memory, poor balance and easy bruising.
Although we see everyone talking about how important vitamin B12 is and how enriched certain products are of vitamin B12...etc, not many of us have an idea about vitamin B12, its sources, uses as well as symptoms of a deficient state. Following list of points would elaborate vitamin B12 in a nutshell so you would be able to explain to another about vitamin B12, as and when necessary.
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