How to cure Vitamin B12 Deficiency in just 2 months?
What is Vitamin b12?
Vitamin B 12 also known as Cobalamin. It is an essential nutrient that is necessary for DNA synthesis, energy production and central nervous system. It is required for the metabolism of amino acids as well as other enzyme system throughout the body. Vitamin B12 Deficiency alter many functions of our body.
Vitamin b12 is stored in liver for a longer period of time. If it is present in excess amount, it excretes via urine. Approximately 50% of vitamin b12 is stored in liver, with the remainder distributed among active tissues. The amounts are minute but held tenaciously and only slowly depleted.
Causes of b12 Deficiency
- Limited dietary intake
- Malabsorption
- Certain medical conditions
- Surgical removal of stomach
- Genetic disorders
- Chronic Pancreatitis
Symptom of b12 Deficiency
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Depression
- Glossitis
- Difficulty in walking and balancing
- Vision disturbances
- Increased level of homocysteine in body
- Dry mouth
- Bleeding of gums
- Gastrointestinal problems
Sources of Vitamin b12
Vitamin b12 ais only found in animal food, rich sources include:
- Meat
- Egg
- Dairy products
- Mushrooms
- Fortified cereals
For individuals who consume any animal foods, the recommended intake is easily obtained. Vegans and individual with low gastric acid levels can meet their requirement from fortified grains, cereals, juices and vitamin supplemnents

Dietary Reference Intake
Adults: Male and female age 19 or above 19 require 2.4 mcg of vitamin b12.
2.6 mcg of vitamin b12 is required in pregnancy.
2.8 mcg of vitamin b12 is required in lactation.
Clinical Application associated with b12 deficiency
- Pernicious anemia: The megaloblastic anemia arising from vitamin b12 deficiency took on the name pernicious anemia because it is fatal if left untreated. When this vitamin is lacking, the production of red blood cells is halted because the heme portion of the hemoglobin molecule cannot be synthesized, and the activated molecule of folate needed to assist in the process cannot be formed. The root cause of pernicious anemia is a lack of intrinsic factor required for vitamin b12 absorption. A monthly intramuscular injection of 1000 mcg controls the blood forming disorder and prevent the degenerative effects on the nervous system.
- Cognitive function: Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause fatigue and a decline in cognitive processes. Supplementation with vitamin b12 helps to alleviate depression symptoms.
- Low gastric acid secretion
Supplements for vitamin b12
- Vitamin b12 supplement of 1000 mcg (once a day)
- Bee pollen (1/2 tsp a day – us with water or juice)
- Nutritional yeast flakes
- Spirulina (1/4 tsp – 2 times a day)
- Hemp seeds
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