vitamin b12 is an essential nutrient that plays a key role in the human body
it helps with the production of red blood cells and keeps the nervous system functioning properly
unfortunately a portion of the population is not getting enough of this vitamin
which is known as having a vitamin b12 deficiency and this is really unfortunate because they are
missing out on some of the impressive health benefits that vitamin b12 can provide and that
is the topic of this video be sure to watch until the end because there's
one surprising benefit that not too many people know about so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
vitamin b12 aka cobalamin is one of the eight b vitamins that play a role in our body systems
it's a water-soluble vitamin that is involved in cell metabolism and the production of dna and as
previously mentioned this vitamin can provide several positive health benefits so let's get
started the first benefit that i should mention is that vitamin b12 can boost your energy levels
one of the key roles that vitamin b12 plays in the human body is involved in energy production
it helps to produce red blood cells which carry oxygen throughout the body this increased
flow of oxygen can help naturally boost your energy levels and decrease levels of fatigue
researchers found that supplementing with vitamin b12 can improve energy levels and people who are
deficient in this vitamin but as always just as long as it's recommended by your physician
and that leads to the next major benefit which is that vitamin b12 helps create new red blood cells
i mentioned this earlier but vitamin b12 is essential for the production of new
red blood cells red blood cells are important because they carry oxygen throughout the body
which is necessary for all of our organs and tissues to function properly when we don't have
enough red blood cells it can lead to decreased oxygenation and you may experience symptoms such
as fatigue shortness of breath and lightheadedness vitamin b12 plays a major role in the formation of
new red blood cells which can help to alleviate these unwanted symptoms and that leads to another
primary benefit which is that vitamin b12 helps prevent anemia as previously mentioned
anemia is a condition that occurs when there are not enough red blood cells in the body
this can lead to a variety of symptoms such as fatigue shortness of breath and pale skin
vitamin b12 can help prevent anemia by helping to increase the production of red blood cells
with that said if you are at risk for anemia you can definitely consider including more vitamin b12
in your diet some foods to consider include meat eggs and dairy products or you can
consider trying a vitamin b12 supplement as long as it's recommended by your physician
the next benefit on our list is that vitamin b12 supports the nervous system that's right
vitamin b12 is very important for the health of the nervous system this vitamin helps to keep the
nerve cells functioning properly and can even help prevent neurological conditions such as dementia
and alzheimer's disease studies found that people who are deficient in vitamin b12 are more likely
to experience problems with their memory and cognitive functioning a separate study found
that vitamin b12 levels were lower in patients with alzheimer's disease when compared to healthy
individuals and after supplementing with vitamin b12 participants had a significant improvement
in cognitive function and to top it all off researchers found that a vitamin b12 deficiency
can even lead to mood swings and depression another benefit that we should mention is that it
improves heart health one study found that those with high levels of vitamin b12 were actually
at a lower risk of heart disease the reason is vitamin b12 helps to keep levels of homocysteine
to a minimum homocysteine is an amino acid that has been linked to an increase of heart disease
vitamin b12 can also help to keep our arteries healthy by preventing the buildup of plaque over
time the next benefit is that some claim that vitamin b12 can reduce the risk of depression
depression is a common mental health condition that can lead to a number of negative consequences
researchers believe that a vitamin b12 deficiency may contribute to the development of depression
this has been backed up by research because one study showed that people
who were deficient in vitamin b12 were more likely to experience depression
and after supplementing with this vitamin there was a significant improvement in mood this also
has to do with your levels of homocysteine because high levels have been associated with depression
and mood disorders as previously mentioned vitamin b12 helps keep your homocysteine levels low
which can mitigate these risks vitamin b12 can also help to keep our serotonin levels balanced
which can help to decrease symptoms of depression switching gears just a bit vitamin b12 can also
support bone health bone health is important for everyone but it's especially essential for the
aging population you should know that vitamin b12 plays a critical role in the formation of
new bones and even helps maintain aging bones as well therefore a lack of vitamin b12 can
lead to osteoporosis which is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle vitamin
b12 helps increase the absorption of calcium and helps prevent the loss of bone density over time
the next benefit that we need to discuss is that it reduces the risk
of macular degeneration macular degeneration is a condition that affects the retina and can lead to
blindness it is the leading cause of vision loss in adults but thankfully there is some evidence
that suggests that vitamin b12 may help to reduce the risk of macular degeneration one study showed
that those with high levels of vitamin b12 were at a lower risk of developing this condition
again it is thought that the reason for this is because vitamin b12 helps to keep
the levels of homocysteine low as you can see when your body has a vitamin deficiency
it can break down homocysteine which can lead to a number of chronic symptoms and diseases
another great benefit that you should know is that it promotes healthy skin and hair that's
right vitamin b12 is essential for the health of our hair and skin and it can help both
appear healthy and hydrated some researchers believe that it can even promote hair growth
by keeping the scalp healthy one study found that when participants took a vitamin b12 supplement
they had a significant increase in hair growth over time additionally it is believed to help
the skin because this vitamin helps to form new red blood cells as you know red blood cells are
important for delivering oxygen to the tissues of the body of course including your scalp
and skin and one surprising benefit of vitamin b12 is that it may actually prevent birth defects
this vitamin plays an important role in the development of an infant
as previously mentioned it helps with the creation of new red blood cells and helps
to keep the nervous system healthy researchers found that the fetus requires vitamin b12 from
the mother during pregnancy in order for the brain and nervous system to adequately develop
therefore if the mother is deficient the fetus will also be deficient which can lead to birth
defects and potentially increase the risk of a miscarriage this explains why it is often
recommended that pregnant women take a vitamin b12 supplement to ensure that they are getting
enough of this nutrient however please speak with your doctor first before using vitamin supplements
but just to give a quick recap some of the best benefits from vitamin b12 include it can boost
your energy levels help create new red blood cells help prevent anemia support the nervous
system improve heart health reduce the risk of depression support bone health reduce the risk
of macular degeneration promote healthy skin and hair and prevent birth defects but real quick if
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millions of people around the world are looking to take advantage of the health benefits
that can come from vitamin b12 while avoiding the risks and dangers of a deficiency hopefully the
information that you learned in this video can help you do just that with that said
keep in mind that we are not doctors in this video should not be taken as medical advice
again this video is for informational purposes only but hopefully you learned a thing or two
and hopefully you're now one step closer to improving your overall health and thus improving
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