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The Health Benefits of the Vitamin B12
Besides being important for metabolism like all
the other B Vitamins, Vitamin B12 helps in the
formation of red blood cells as well as assists
in maintaining the central nervous system which
includes the brain and spinal chord. Furthermore,
by focussing on an increased daily dietary intake
of Vitamin B12, the processes of generating energy
and the use thereof are dramatically improved
upon; processes including nutrition, respiration,
circulation, digestion, absorption, and the regulation
of body temperature. In addition, Vitamin B12
functions as a treatment for cyanide poisoning.
Where can Vitamin B12 be found?
The sources of Vitamin B12 vary from food in
their natural forms to scientifically fortified
foods. As such, foods with a high quantity of
the Vitamin B12 include the following:
- meat, especially liver and shellfish
- eggs
- milk products
- fortified breakfast cereals and soy-based
products
- energy bars and energy drinks
- multivitamin supplements
Vitamin B12 Deficiencies
A Vitamin B12 deficiency is often the cause of
anaemia. This anaemia comes in several forms such
as Megaloblastic anaemia as caused by an inadequate
intake of the Vitamin B12 and Pernicious anaemia
which is due to inadequate production of the intrinsic
factor. Vitamin B12 deficiencies also occur due
to disorders of the terminal ileum resulting in
malabsorption, and competition for available Vitamin
B12 from fish tapeworms or bacteria present.
Signs and symptoms of a deficiency in Vitamin
B12 include:
- demyelination
- irreversible nerve cell death
- numbness or tingling of the extremities
- an ataxic gait
- can lead to depression
To get more information on how becoming involved
with Herbalife and as such how using the Herbalife
Shapeworks products, which are great sources of
Vitamin B12 and other vitamins and minerals, can
help improve your general health and well-being,
get in contact with us by sending an Email to info@shapelife.co.za
(The information on this page are the comments
of an independent Herbalife distributor).
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