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Importance of VITAMIN B12

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Sima:
Importance of VITAMIN B12~

Vitamin B-12, or Cobalamin, is the largest and most complex vitamin currently known to man.A slight deficiency of vitamin B-12 can lead to -
anemia,
fatigue,
mania, and
depression,

while a long term deficiency can cause permanent damage to the brain and central nervous system. Vitamin B12 can only be manufactured by bacteria and can only be found naturally in animal products, however, synthetic forms are widely available.

Vitamin B12 can be consumed in large doses because excess is excreted by the body or stored in the liver for use when supplies are scarce. Stores of B12 can last for up to a year.

SOURCE OF VIT. B12~

Vitamin B12 is the one vitamin that is available only from fish, poultry, meat or dairy sources in food.

Cheese ,Cows Milk ,Eggs ,fish ,oysters,Cod, beef, yoghurt, chicken,lamb (mutton), liver (lamb, beef) ...

Omar Faruk Mazumder:
Nice post.... Here is some more about Vitamin B 12:

Vitamin B12 is one of the most popular vitamin supplements. Because it is relatively cheap and carries a ton of benefits with it, you may want to consider taking more vitamin B12 on a regular basis. However, there are some things to keep in mind when taking vitamin B12 as a supplement. For instance, vitamin B12 is not dissolved as well by the body in pill form as it is when it's placed directly under the tongue and allowed to dissolve into your blood stream. There are also different types of vitamin B12 out there.

You should try to take methyl vitamin B12 because it's known to be better for you and more likely to help raise the vitamin B12 in your body. By taking vitamin B12 more often, there are a variety of benefits that you will receive. Here are some of the ways that vitamin B12 can help you and your body.


Helps Produce DNA in Your Body

Your DNA is what makes you unique and individual from any other person. DNA also provides the genes that lay within each and every one of your cells. Vitamin B12 is one of the things that helps your body to produce DNA.

Reduces Risk of Pernicious Anemia

Pernicious anemia is a condition that prevents your body from generating new healthy red blood cells. Without taking vitamin B12, there's a good chance that your body could get this condition and put your health in serious jeopardy. Getting regular doses of vitamin B12 helps prevent this from happening.

Enables Your Body to Grow and Develop Naturally

While this sounds like a fairly large task, one of the most basic things that vitamin B12 does in your body is help it to grow as you develop and get older. In order to prevent stunted growth, vitamin B12 is a necessary vitamin that your body needs to have.

Maintains Energy Levels

If you find that you are always tired or you actually suffer from chronic tiredness, there's a good chance that you're not getting enough vitamin B12 in your diet. Vitamin B12 helps provide your body with energy. Try using it if you always feel sluggish and/or tired.

Supports Mental and Emotional Stability

Adding more vitamin B12 to your diet is good for your health, but it's also good for your brain. Studies have shown that vitamin B12 can actually improve your mental capacity and help you to stay stable emotionally.

Reduces Risk of Heart Disease

Taking vitamin B12 can help you to reduce the levels of homocysteine in your body. Homocysteine is one thing that can cause you to suffer from heart disease.

Source: http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/health-benefits-of-vitamin/2011/03/01/id/387945

Sima:
Thanks for your elaborate discussion...

Omar Faruk Mazumder:
Welcome ... Sharing of information will give all of us the edge of knowledge that can help us for ultimate prosperity. Thank you for your cordial participation. 

Saba Fatema:
Thanks to both of you for sharing such a nice and important topic.

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