Vitamin B12
Methycobalamin
A form of B12 that is already in its active form and does not need to be converted By the body. It is used in the treatment of nerve damage and nephropathy, It is the most Bio-available form of vitamin B12
B12 Deficiency symptoms
- extreme tiredness
- a lack of energy
- pins and needles (paraesthesia)
- a sore and red tongue
- mouth ulcers
- muscle weakness
- disturbed vision
- psychological problems, which may include depression and confusion
- problems with memory, understanding and judgement
Causes Of B12 deficiency
There are a number of problems that can lead to a vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, including:
- pernicious anaemia – where your immune system attacks healthy cells in your stomach, preventing your body from absorbing vitamin B12 from the food you eat; this is the most common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency in the UK
- a lack of these vitamins in your diet – this is uncommon, but can occur if you have a vegan diet, follow a fad diet or have a generally poor diet for a long time
- medication – certain medications, including anticonvulsants and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), can affect how much of these vitamins your body absorbs
Benefits
- Boosts mood
- Helps the nervous system to function properly.
- Prevents memory loss
Improves the health of the
- Heart
- Skin
- Hair
- nails
- Digestion