Vitamin B12 is a powerhouse. It helps make DNA, nerve and blood cells, and is crucial for a healthy brain and immune system. Your metabolism wouldn't run smoothly without it. B12 isn't nicknamed the energy vitamin for nothing. Inadequate B12 intake makes a dent in red blood cell production, and some of the earliest signs of a deficiency include feeling dragged, confused, and weak. B complex vitamins are important for various functions of the human body. Be it energy production, body defense mechanisms, or red blood cell formation, the B group vitamins play pivotal roles and carry on the functions by working in tandem or all alone. Vitamin B12, in particular, has a great impact on neurological health. When it comes to neurological concerns, the vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), biotin, B6 (pyridoxine), folic acid and B12 (cobalamin) are especially important. These B group vitamins have specific effects on brain cell functions and their deficiency leads to different neurological and psychological problems. Vitamin B12 deficiency is not very common in young adults but older people are more prone to this condition. Vitamin B12 deficiency that persists for years can cause severe, irreversible neurologic damage?think memory loss, disorientation, and an inability to concentrate. Other permanent side effects include nerve damage, insomnia, erectile dysfunction, even difficulty with bowel and bladder control, says Moon. The upside: "Many symptoms can be reversed if caught early and treated with B12." Unlike fat-soluble vitamins that accumulate in your body and can have side effects in excess, B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning your body only absorbs a small amount and the rest is excreted through urine, says Middleberg, Good news if you need to refill your stores of this nutrient, but worry about taking too much. But keep in mind that large amounts of B12 at one time may cause diarrhea and all-over itchiness. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact us at 786-574-9656. #DrAl . . . #relaxspa #miamiacupuncture #welness #liposhot #b12shot #weightloss #exercise #workout #fitness (at Relax SPA)
