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Vitamin B12 for Weight Loss- Why it Works

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    Vitamin B12 supplements essential as part of your weight loss program. What are the benefits of vitamin B12 for weight loss? Vitamin B12 boosts metabolism, in addition to providing energy and stabilizing your mood. The Many Benefits of Vitamin B12… B12 boosts metabolism Vitamin B12 contains cobalt; together, the minerals that make up […]

Low B12 means Low Thyroid- Hypothyroidism and B12 Deficiency

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    Being tired all the time is a symptom of B12 deficiency, but it can also signal hypothyroidism (low thyroid), a thyroid disease that occurs with low B12 levels.  Because hypothyroid symptoms are similar, vitamin B12 deficiency often goes undetected. B12 deficiency causes fatigue, depression, and other mood disorders often associated with an underactive […]

Vitamin B12 and your Bones- Osteoporosis from B12 Deficiency

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    Did you know that Vitamin B12 is one of the most important vitamins for bones? Osteoporosis is one of many illnesses triggered by vitamin B12 deficiency. Studies prove that elderly individuals who maintain high levels of vitamin B12 are less likely to suffer from fractured or broken bones than those who neglect to […]

Balance your B12, Balance your Nerves

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    If you’re having trouble finding balance, B12 deficiency might be the culprit.  Symptoms of vitamin B-12 deficiency– dizziness and nerve damage like ataxia (unsteady gait, difficulty keeping balance), and numbness or tingling in hands and feet require B12 supplements. Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms Vitamin B12 occurs naturally in all meat, cheese, and egg […]

The Many Benefits of Vitamin B12…

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    Vitamin B12 benefits your nervous system and many other biochemical reactions;  Find out how Vitamin B12 supplements can help you live a healthier lifestyle.   What is vitamin B12? Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamin) is an essential nutrient that occurs naturally in protein food sources, such as beef, poultry, fish, eggs, and milk.  The B12 […]

Vitamin B12- How much do you need?

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    Do you know how much vitamin B12 you need in order to avoid vitamin B12 deficiency? Unless you supplement, you could wind up with dangerously low vitamin B12 levels.  Find out if your B12 blood levels are normal and how much you need to meet the FDA’s RDA for vitamin B12. What are […]

Vitamin B12 deficiency after Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss

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    If you’ve had bariatric surgery (gastric bypass surgery, lap band surgery), then you’re at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency. Weight loss surgery causes vitamin B12 malabsorption, in addition to difficulty absorbing other vitamins and minerals. Learn about vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms, and ways to get your B12 levels back to normal. How many types of […]

Why do Hangover Remedies often include Vitamin B12?

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    Having a hangover is not fun- Hangovers signal alcohol-poisoning symptoms resulting from vitamin B12 deficiency. For that reason, many hangover remedies include vitamin B12 and folate, another member of the B complex vitamins. It’s best to avoid drinking too much alcohol, and chronic alcohol abuse is detrimental, not only for your health, but […]

Celiac and B12- Celiac Disease and Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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    Celiac disease and vitamin B12 deficiency are interrelated, but many celiacs are unaware of the high risk for developing vitamin B-12 deficiency. Like celiac disease, vitamin B12 deficiency is sometimes an autoimmune disorder brought on by pernicious anemia. What is vitamin B-12? Vitamin B12, “cyanocobalamin,” is an essential nutrient that occurs in protein […]

Absorbing Vitamin B12, a Metabolic Gastrointestinal Journey

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Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamin) originates in most protein foods, but even meat-eaters can get vitamin B12 deficiency. Absorbing vitamin B12 is a tricky process, and people who lack the intrinsic factor protein are unable to digest vitamin B12 from natural sources.  Learning about B12 supplement absorption is essential for avoiding B-12 deficiency symptoms. Vitamin B12- What […]