B12 also called cobalamin
Vitamin B12 has become one of the most popular and controversial vitamins.
Found naturally in the foods we eat
Lack of vitamin B12 can cause anemia
One of eight B vitamins
Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin
It is commonly used with other B vitamins
Helps with brain and nervous system function
Help with the formation of blood
B12 is found in◦Beef liver & Liver Best source
◦Fish◦Shellfish◦Meat◦Eggs◦Dairy products
The recommended amount of B12 depends on your age.◦Most people get more then the
recommended amount in there daily diet Adults need 2.4 micrograms (mcg) Pregnant teens and women need 2.6 mcg
Breastfeeding teens and women 2.8 mcg
Heart disease◦ Has not been proven to help prevent heart as
once thought
Dementia◦ Scientist do not know if B12 can help prevent or
treat dementia
Energy and athletic performance ◦ Has not been proven to increase energy levels,
except in people with B12 deficiency
Deficiency may be due to◦ Poor diet◦ Lack of nutrition during pregnancy◦ Vegetarian diet
Symptoms◦ Red tongue◦ Pale skin◦ Fatigue◦ Loss of appetite
Treatment◦ B12 shoots once a month◦ High-dose B12 vitamin by mouth
If shoots are not need
Not having enough B12 can have adverse effects on your health.
Most People get more then the recommended amounts from food
Has not been proven to provide increased energy to individuals with deficiency
This information should not be used in the place of any medical advice given by your provider. If you have any questions about what is best for you and your overall health, you should talk to your doctor before using any dietary supplements.
Anemia-B12 deficiency. (2012, February 8). Retrieved from MedlinePlus: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000574.htm
Vitamin B12. (n.d.). Retrieved from Office of Dietary Supplements: http://ods.od/nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminsB12-QuickFacts/
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