HELLO GUYS, I HAVE STARTED CHECKING MY VITAMIN LEVELS POST COVID 19 RECOVERY AND HAVE SEEN DROP IN VITAMIN B12 AND VITAMIN D3 AS WELL. SO TODAY I DEDICATE THIS POST TO KNOWING WHAT VITAMIN B12 IS AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR BODY IN LONG RUN.
- What is vitamin B12 and how does it affects your body?
Vitamin B12 is a vitamin essential for healthy nerves and supports production of DNA and red blood cells and also helps in maintaining typical brain functions. The reference daily intake (RDI) is about 2.4 micrograms (mcg) for normal person and slightly higher for pregnant women. It is absorbed in stomach and any excess quantity above RDI is stored in your liver. Vitamin B12 is something your body can’t make and it should be taken from your diet or supplements. So, it become necessary to know the sources of vitamin B12 .
2. What are the sources of vitamin B12 ?
Vitamin B12 can be taken from different sources like dairy product, meat, fish, chicken, eggs which is suitable to non-vegetarians or eggetarians. For Vegans, vitamin B12 sources are very less as most of the products which are derived from animal are rich in Vitamin B12 so people who are vegans can take plant based products like fortified cereals, plant based milk, certain mushrooms like shitake, some algae are also rich in vitamin B12 which is also a good option. Vegetarians who are comfortable with milk products can consumer yogurt, cheese, milk and milk products. For those who are allergic to these natural vitamin B12 sources can consume supplements available in market.
3. Who are more prone to deficiency in Vitamin B12 ?
Vitamin B12 is an essential source of vitamin for your body and its gets absorbed by your stomach from the foods you consume. Having said that, its deficiency is more common in humans who have an upset stomach. If someone has been operated in stomach they may have issues in absorbing vitamin B12. Older People generally above the age of 65 and above are more prone to having deficiency in vitamin B12. People with intestinal problems may also have such deficiency and same is for nursing or pregnant women.
4. Symptoms of deficiency in Vitamin B12.
Deficiency of Vitamin B12 can be dangerous as it causes body fatigue, in severe cases skin may turn yellow or pale. Some people also suffer from headache and may lose concentration frequently. After effects can cause depression in some cases and may open doors to other health problems as well.
Conclusion & Remedies
Now that you know why is Vitamin B12 necessary and how its helps or affects your health in your day to day activities. I would suggest checking it every 6 months to being in more control of your body. You can also Consult your doctor for prescribing such check or you yourself can check near your pathology centers/clinics by giving your blood samples. To overcome such deficiency good amount of veggies and milk products should be taken in your daily diet. Hope this article gave you necessary information on Vitamin B12. Stay tuned and Subscribe my website for more article like this.
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