- 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.
