Vitamin B12

Summary

Also known as Cobalamin, Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxycobalamin.

Vitamin B12 is part of a group of vitamins known as the B Complex – these are all water soluble and are essential in enabling the body to use energy from food and to facilitate the production of normal, healthy tissue.

Vitamin B12 is necessary for the production of red blood cells and assists with the growth and function of the spinal chord and nerves.

It is also needed for Calcium absorption and regeneration and Vitamin B12 is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrate, fat and protein – enables the body to convert these into energy.

Vitamin B12 contributes towards a healthy central nervous system, aids growth in children and increases energy.

Deficiency of this could cause:

Can lead to Pernicious Anaemia – this is neurological damage due to the deterioration of the fatty sheaths that cover the nerves (pins and needles, heart disease, muscle weakness, confusion, loss of memory, depression, changes in mood, hallucinations, inflamed tongue).

Vitamin B12 can be used to Treat