Importance of B-12

Please be aware of your B12 levels .  B12 deficiency can cause all kinds of problems ,deficiency can affect the brain , the heart as well as lead to fatigue and numbness of  limbs.  Since many people are trying to move to a more plant based diet we have to find ways of getting the B12 we need.

The top  health benefits of vitamin B 12 are:
  • It helps in healthy regulation of the nervous system, reducing depression, stress, and brain shrinkage.
  •  Vitamin B12 also protects against heart
  • It is important  for healthy skin, hair, and nails. It helps in cell reproduction and  renewal of the skin.
  • Vitamin B 12 helps protect against various forms of cancers .
B12 is found in  liver, meat, eggs, milk, cheese and some varieties of fish.

If you are a vegan or vegetarian B12 is not found in vegetables so please take supplements.   

Other sources of B 12 -Yeast Extract Spread, Whey Powder, Non-Fat Yogurt ,Tuna , Fortified whole grain cereals, Parmesan Cheese, Chicken, Salmon, Fortified Soymilk, Mozzarella Cheese, Eggs, Sardines, Feta Cheese, Swiss Cheese and Hemp Milk  to name a few

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