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What is vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 (also known as cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for human life.

As the human body is not capable of doing this Vitamin B12 to produce itself, must Vitamin B12 are absorbed through food.

Why do we need vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is involved in a whole range of important processes in the human body. The most important processes include

• Haematopoiesis
• Cell division
• Energy metabolism
• Lipid metabolism
• Detoxification of the body
• Structure of nerve cells in the spinal cord
• Synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters

As a result, survival without Vitamin B12 not possible.

Which foods contain vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is contained almost exclusively in animal foods, such as:

• Liver
• Veal kidney
• Oysters
• Mackerel
• Herring
• Tuna
• Leg of lamb
• Beef
• Camembert
• Emmental cheese
• Edam cheese
• Hen's egg
• Shrimps
• Cow's milk
• Chicken meat

Against this background, people who do not eat animal foods often suffer from a vitamin B12 deficiency!

Who has an increased need for vitamin B12?

In addition to the people already mentioned who abstain from consuming animal foods, there is also an increased need for Vitamin B12.

In addition, an increased need for Vitamin B12 also exist in the following cases:

• Heavy physical strain
• Stress
• Consumption of tobacco, alcohol and coffee
• Disruption of the stomach and intestinal mucosa
• After prolonged malnutrition
• Taking medication (e.g. omeprazole or antidiabetics)

Babies whose mothers eat a vegan diet during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding also have an increased need for Vitamin B12.

The symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency

Firstly, it should be mentioned that the body is able to, Vitamin B12 over several years. As a result, the symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency may only appear after a significant delay to the actual cause of the B12 deficiency.

The first symptom of a vitamin B12 deficiency is often anaemia. However, other symptoms can also indicate a vitamin B12 deficiency:

• Tiredness/weakness
• Memory disorders
• Hair loss
• Muscle weakness
• Headaches and migraines
• Visual disturbances
• Depression
• Allergies
• Developmental disorders in adolescents

Who are vitamin B12 supplements suitable for?

Vitamin B12 supplements are not only suitable for people who have already been diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency.

If you refrain from eating animal-based foods, you can Vitamin B12 supplements to prevent a vitamin B12 deficiency.

The same applies if you have an increased need for Vitamin B12 have.

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