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What happens when you overdose on vitamin b12?

July 25, 2020 by Jamie Hope

What happens when you overdose on vitamin b12? Browse Categories B-12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kid's Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex What happens when you overdose on vitamin b12? If you’re vegan or vegetarian, you’ve probably been told that you have an even higher risk of being deficient in certain nutrients, especially B12. One of the reasons for this is that B12 is only found in animal sources. But even those who eat plenty of meat and eggs may be low in this essential nutrient. In fact, if you’ve been feeling tired, depressed, or just generally out of sorts, there’s a good chance your B12 levels are already sub-par. ...

What happens when your vitamin B12 is low?

June 08, 2020 by Jamie Hope

What happens when your vitamin B12 is low? Browse Categories B-12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kid's Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the cell's metabolism. Our body needs vitamin B12 to maintain the functioning of the nervous system, the health of the red blood cells, and to synthesize nucleic acids (our genetic material). B12 is also involved in the metabolism of homocysteine, which is associated with cardiovascular diseases when levels are high in our blood. Like most vitamins, B12 can´t be synthesized by our bodies, thus we must get it from food or supplementation. The problem is some people don´t consume enough B12...

Is it ok to take 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 a day?

June 05, 2020 by Jamie Hope

Is it ok to take 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 a day? There is no risk of an overdose when taking large amounts of vitamin B-12 such as 1000 mcg, because it is a water-soluble vitamin. Meaning the body will use the amount that it needs then the excess will be excreted through urine. Vitamins are organic nutrients that are highly essential for maintaining growth, reproduction and various metabolic functions in our body, therefore vitamins are required to be present in our diet. Vitamin B is a class of water-soluble vitamins consisting of eight members (Vit B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12) which together are referred to as B complex. Vitamin B12 is a vital nutrient required...

A Better Understanding of Vitamin B12 5000 mcg

November 25, 2019 by Jamie Hope

A Better Understanding of Vitamin B12 5000 mcg Browse Categories B-12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kid's Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex Vitamin B-12 generally is a water-soluble vitamin essential for the conservation of a healthy nervous system and for the production of energy from fats and proteins. Also, Vitamin B-12 is critical for the synthesis of DNA at the time of cell division and so is particularly important for quick cell increase, such as blood cells. Methylcobalamin, which is also called Methyl B-12 is easily absorbed and taken than other forms of B12. Methyl B-12 works great in nerve tissue and brain cells protection; advocates better sleep and lowers...

How Does The Body Absorb Vitamin B12?

November 25, 2019 by Jamie Hope

How Does The Body Absorb Vitamin B12? Browse Categories B-12 COVID-19 Deficiencies Fertility / Pregnancy / Women's Health Health Issues Kid's Health Mental Health Methylfolate Facts MTHFR Genetics News Resources Staying Healthy Super-B-Complex Were you aware that vitamin B12 plays a major role in protecting your nervous system, building your genes and maintaining your metabolism? However, vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin and it must be absorbed and consumed properly in order for it to function the right way in the body. The recommendation for adult women is 2.5 micrograms every day. Women who are pregnant need around 2.6 micrograms every day and women who are nursing need around 2.8 micrograms a day. Most women who live in the United States will...