While B complex vitamins are generally considered safe, high doses can cause side effects
Helps the body process carbs this is how it helps with weight loss Helps the body make red blood cells especially important for women Is critical in making ATP, the basic unit of energy for the body like gas for your car Helps the body break down alcohol Decreased levels of Vitamin B12 can produce the following symptoms: A foggy brain and impairments in cognitive function, such as memory or comprehension Blurred vision Chronic or repetitive headaches Constipation Depression, mood swings or irritability Dizziness and difficulty keeping ones balance Feeling faint, weak, and lethargic Heart palpitations Mouth ulcers Paresthesia (tingling or prickly sensation) Sore, swollen tongue, which may be pale yellow or very red Weight gain and a sluggish metabolism Your risk for Vitamin B12 deficiency may be increased by a number of factors including: A vegetarian or vegan diet Aging Alcohol abuse Endocrine-related autoimmune disorders, such as diabetes or a thyroid disorder Gastric bypass or the removal of parts of the stomach Gastrointestinal disorders, such as Crohns disease Prescription medications, including antacids and some type 2 diabetes drugs Smoking To learn more about B12 Injections call or text our office at (303) 790-8446 for a free phone consultation today
Naturally, vitamin B12 can be found in food such as meat, fish and dairy where b12 attaches itself to protein, which is separated by stomach acid during digestion, allowing it to be absorbed into the bloodstream
Vitamin B12 As you age, your body loses some of its ability to absorb vitamin B12, and your risk of B12 deficiency increases
View image online ( Illustration of person holding a sign that says Vitamin B12, with B12 foods like eggs, nuts and cheese floating around If you want to increase your intake of vitamin B12, put down that bottle of vitamins
Think of it as a tool you add when the primary tool needs reinforcement, not something you deploy preemptively
