Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function properly.
Vitamin B12 benefits your energy levels, mood, memory, heart, hair, skin and digestion. It’s also essential for the production of DNA and red blood cells.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to a number of health issues, including chronic fatigue, mood disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, heart issues, anemia and neural tube defects in infants.
To reverse a vitamin B12 deficiency, consume more natural sources of vitamin B12, including beef liver, organic meats and wild-caught salmon. You should also take a probiotic daily and work on the health of your gut by eliminating inflammatory foods.
If you are at risk of a vitamin B12 deficiency because of your dietary choices or age, consider taking a whole foods-based B complex supplement.
