What is it:
Vitamin B-12, otherwise known as cyanocobalamin, performs as a coenzyme for the creation of DNA material. It also promotes growth and cell development and is important to fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism.
What does it do:
Growth and development of nerve, skin, hair, and blood cells
Produces genetic material
Metabolizes amino and fatty acids
Works to release food energy
Helps treat Alzheimer’s disease
May help sufferers of nervous disorders
Could improve immune system
May see increase in energy and memory
Symptoms of deficiency:
Symptoms include nausea, loss of appetite, sore mouth, diarrhea, abnormal gait, loss of sensation in hands and feet, confusion, memory loss, and depression. Harmful anemia may be a result of this deficiency
Overdose/Cautions:
When taken in conjunction with large doses of vitamin C, nosebleeds, ear bleeding, or dry mouth may occur.
Natural food sources:
Beef,
Beef liver,
Blue cheese,
Clams,
Dairy products,
Eggs,
Flounder,
Herring,
Liverwurst,
Mackerel,
Milk,
Oysters,
Sardines,
Snapper,
Swiss cheese