Vitamin B12 is also called "the king of vitamins. It is a water-soluble vitamin that we get mainly from animal products. As more and more people adopt a vegetarian diet, deficiencies are rapidly increasing. To prevent (or fix) that, we bring to your attention everything you want to know about this vitamin!
Functions of vitamin B12
To begin, we've listed the main functions of vitamin B12 for you. Vitamin B12...
- Supports the production of red blood cells
- Is good for the cell division process
- Promotes energy metabolism
- Has a positive effect on the immune system
- Is good for memory
- Contributes to learning performance/ability
- Contributes extra energy for fatigue/fatigue
- Has a positive effect on nervous system function
In short; vitamin B12 is a rather important, essential vitamin. But how do you make sure you get enough?
Sources of vitamin B12
Per day you need (with a functioning immune system) at least 2.8 micrograms of vitamin B12. We find the vitamin mainly in animal foods, such as liver, steak and chicken breast. But also in fish and dairy products we find vitamin B12; mackerel, tuna, salmon, sardines, whole milk and whole yogurt are all sources of vitamin B12.
By the way, this does not mean that all of these foods are optimal for your health. In general, dairy products have a negative impact on our digestion. We also prefer not to eat too much meat. For vegans, getting enough vitamin B12 from food is impossible anyway.
B12 injections or B12 supplements?
The most important step? Replenishing your vitamin B12 supply! We often get asked what is the right choice; injections or supplements?
Injections are given with Hydroxocobalamin, however, not everyone can convert this properly in the body. A (lozenge) tablet bypasses the gastrointestinal tract and is absorbed into the bloodstream through the oral mucosa. In addition, there are two absorbable forms of vitamin B12 found in the supplement. Order our Vitamin B12 supplement here.
Do you still have questions? Do you want to improve your health, but aren't sure how? Are you walking around with unexplained symptoms? Then ask for an Orthomolecular Consultation with one of our therapists.
