Vitamin B12 for Awesome Energy

What’s the big deal with B-Vitamins? We see them added to all kinds of foods, energy drinks and in so many supplements, but why should we care about getting more (or even enough) B-vitamins?

The family of B-vitamins are vital cofactors in an exhaustive list of processes in the body. From healthy blood cells and hearts to healthy brains, B-vitamins are vitally important to the care and maintenance of our bodies every minute. What you might not realize about B-vitamins, however, might surprise you. Vitamin B-12, in particular, plays an incredibly important role in making sure our nerves connect properly with our brains, that our red blood cells are normally sized and is also involved in creating the genetic material in every cell in the body! You would be right to think that B-12 is something we can’t live without!

Symptoms of B-12 vitamin deficiency can be found all around the body:

• Large cell anemia

• Tingling and numbness in the hands and feet

• Difficulty concentrating

• Fatigue

• Tongue swelling

• Trouble with balance

• Hallucinations

Who is at greatest risk for vitamin B-12 deficiency? People who tend to take in less vitamin B-12 or those who aren’t able to absorb it are at the greatest risk. These groups include:

• Vegans or vegetarians

• Older people

• People on acid-reducing medications

Many people may exhibit the symptoms of Vitamin B-12 deficiency without falling into one of these groups. For example, in practice I often see that chronically stressed patients appear to need higher doses of Vitamin B-12.

Are you feeling fatigued or just worn-out? It might be time to talk to your healthcare provider about a vitamin B-12 injection. These shots are a safe option to quickly and effectively boost your circulating B-12 and also your energy and mental clarity!