Vitamin B12 – Cobalamin (Water-Soluble)
Foods: Calf’s liver, Sardines, Venison, Shrimp, Scallops, Salmon, Beef (grass-fed)
Nutrient inhibiting factors: Antacids, air, alcohol, laxatives, light, oral contraceptives
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Vital for the proper formation of blood
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Required for the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and the utilization of amino acids throughout the body
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Important component in the formation of the protective layer of nerve cells, the myelin sheaths
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Vegan mothers need to be aware that infant and children can develop nerve and muscular problems from a deficiency of vitamin B12 foods
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Plants, animals, and humans cannot produce vitamin B12; it is made by bacteria, algae, molds, yeasts, and fungi
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Vitamin B12 can be recycled in the body for several years
For more information, please see me at Norwell Athletic Club (NAC).
Yours in Health,
Silke Heine,
Owner of Simplify Holistic Nutrition
(781) 883-5951