Paleo Proteins Perfected: 10 of 11; Vitamin B12
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Video 10 of The Science Behind Paleo Proteins Perfected Body Symphony: Where Science Meets Nature Vitamin B12 B12 is the largest, most structurally complex vitamin. It contains the biochemically rare element cobalt. It’s involved in the metabolism of every cell in the body, esp. DNA synthesis & regulation, fatty acid & amino acid metabolism, energy production, blood formation, and formation of
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Transcript of Paleo Proteins Perfected: 10 of 11; Vitamin B12
Video 10 of The Science Behind
Paleo Proteins Perfected
Body Symphony: Where Science Meets Nature
Vitamin B12
B12 is the largest, most structurally complex vitamin.
It contains the biochemically rare element cobalt.
It’s involved in the metabolism of every cell in the body, esp. DNA synthesis & regulation, fatty
acid & amino acid metabolism, energy production, blood formation, and formation of myelin which acts as insulation for nerve cells.
B12 cannot be produced by any known plant, animal, or fungi.
Only bacteria and Achaea have the necessary enzymes to make it.
Therefore, all food sources rich in B12 ultimately derive it from them.
Only animal products contain B12 in a proven biologically-useful form.
Video 10 of The Science Behind
Paleo Proteins Perfected
Body Symphony: Where Science Meets Nature
Vitamin B12
Deficiency is very common among the general population (1 in 4 per Framingham study), with over half the population having
suboptimal blood levels.An even higher percentage of vegetarians are deficient. Deficiency also increases with age and/or digestive issues.
Generally, if one’s stomach isn’t producing sufficient HCL, it won’t be producing sufficient intrinsic factor either.
Both, in addition to the pancreas, and small intestine, are needed for proper B12 absorption. Numerous other
medications also interfere with B12 absorption.
Video 10 of The Science Behind
Paleo Proteins Perfected
Body Symphony: Where Science Meets Nature
Vitamin B12
Video 10 of The Science Behind
Paleo Proteins Perfected
Body Symphony: Where Science Meets Nature
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 Functions include: Proper digestion, food absorption, iron use,
carbohydrate and fat metabolism.Healthy nervous system function,
including NT production.Promotion of normal nerve
growth and development.Role in regulation of the formation of red blood cells.
Cell formation and longevity.Proper circulation.
Functions continued: Adrenal hormone production.
Healthy immune system function.Support of female reproductive health and pregnancy.
Feeling of well-being and mood regulation.Mental clarity, concentration, memory function.
Physical, emotional, and mental energy.Proper homocysteine metabolism; B12 helps keep homocysteine
levels low; > levels a/w > CVD risk and cognitive impairment.Preservation of DNA integrity; poor B12 status linked to > risk of
breast CA.
Video 10 of The Science Behind
Paleo Proteins Perfected
Body Symphony: Where Science Meets Nature
Vitamin B12
Video 10 of The Science Behind
Paleo Proteins Perfected
Body Symphony: Where Science Meets Nature
Vitamin B12
Once again, it should be very clear why we have added Vitamin B12 to
our line of Paleo Proteins Perfected.
GoTo: SuperfoodMix.com to locate stores that carry them, or to order them directly
if there are no stores near you.
