Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble and an essential vitamin and use in every cell of the human body. Vegetarians are particularly prone to Vitamin B12 deficiency. The average healthy human adult has a total of 3,000 – 5,000 micrograms of Vitamin B12stored in their Liver. Approximately 39% of adults aged 26 to 83 years of age have plasma Vitamin B12 levels in the “low-normal” range.
Function of B12 in Human Body
– Cofactor in DNA synthesis
– Maturation of developing RED Blood Cell in the Bone Marrow
– Function of nervous system
– Myelin sheet synthesis
– Amino acid metabolism
– Fatty acid metabolism
Biological Benefits of Vitamin B12
– Aging The body’s ability to absorb dietary Vitamin B12 usually declines
– May inhibit the age-related shortening of Telomeres
– May help to prevent Atherosclerosis
– May reducing toxic levels of Homocysteine
– Is is required for the formation of Red Blood Cells
– Macrocytic Anemia may occur as a result of Vitamin B12 deficiency
– Pernicious Anemia may occur as a direct result of Vitamin B12 deficiency
– May help to prevent damage to Chromosomes
– May be essential for the integrity of Cell Membranes
– May be essential for the production of all Epithelial Cells
– May help to protect against the after-effects of (ischemic) Stroke
– May enhance the general health of the Digestive System
– Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in (Crohn’s and Celiac Disease Patients)
– Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in 42.5% of Tinnitus Patients
– Vitamin B12 deficiency increases the susceptibility to Helicobacter Pylori infection
– Help boost the Immune system by production of (Lymphocytes, Helper T-Cells, NK Lymphocytes)
– Many facilitate the production of Antibodies
– Vitamin B12 may inhibit the production of excessive quantities of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)
– Improves the condition Hepatitis patients and useful for treatment of (Hepatitis C)
– Vitamin B12 may help to alleviate the Pain associated with Shingles
– May help to prevent Cancer (Breast, Colon, Cervix, Lung)
– May increase Energy levels
– Many Hypothyroidism patients are found to be deficient in Vitamin B12
– Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) often have abnormally low Vitamin B12 levels
– May help to prevent Cirrhosis
– May help to prevent Fatty liver
– May alleviate Bursitis
– Vitamin B12 deficiency may contribute to Osteoporosis
– Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis Patients have low serum Vitamin B12 levels
– Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause Burning Mouth Syndrome
– Dry Mouth may occur as a result of Vitamin B12 deficiency
– May improve the rate of Learning
– May improve the quality of Sleep (by increasing endogenous Melatonin levels early in the night and reducing Melatonin levels at the end of a night
– May alleviate Insomnia
– May help to prevent Migraine
– Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause Infertility
– Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause Menorrhagia
– Vitamin B12 may help to prevent Miscarriage (by lowering elevated Homocysteine levels)
Substances may Enhance the Function of Vitamin B12
– Hydrochloric Acid is essential for the absorption of Vitamin B12
– Intrinsic Factor is essential for the absorption of Vitamin B12
– Calcium may enhance the absorption of Vitamin B12
– Vitamins may enhance the function of Vitamin B12 ( vitamin B1, B3, B6, Folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E)
– Vitamin B12 is an essential cofactor for the endogenous synthesis of Coenzyme Q10
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