In all the nutrients vegans pay most attention to, vitamin B12 is at the very top of that list. It is key for healthy nervous system health. Those who suffer from B12 deficiency are at risk of developing numerous worrisome conditions. Sources of B12 are animal-based foods or supplemented vegan foods.
Vitamin B12 is often highlighted for its role in the prevention of pernicious anaemia, DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation and most important of all energy production. It also contributes to the normal functioning of the central nervous system through its role in synthesising myelin. Vitamin B12 has a unique absorption mechanism which is mostly found in animal foods.
Feeling stressed? Off-balance and lacking energy? This may be as a result of vitamin B deficiency of one or more in its series. Vitamin B is considered to be mood vitamins. Here we will look into the importance of vitamin B and those in its series and how the body utilizes each. The Importance of the B Vitamins They are also referred to as B complex with 8 distinct nutrients that are essential for leading a long healthy life. Often the B complex nutrients exist together, except for vitamin B6…
