Vitamin B12 Decoded: 10 Life-Changing Facts You Can't Afford to Miss! 💊⚡

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00:00Learn 10 facts about vitamin B12.

00:03Discover how vitamin B12 plays an important role in your health and how to make sure you're

00:08getting enough.

00:09Get all your vitamin B12 questions answered by a professional in this educational video.

00:16Here are 10 facts about vitamin B12.

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00:20Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial

00:26role in the functioning of the brain, and nervous system, and the production of red blood

00:31cells.

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00:32It is naturally found in animal-based foods such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy

00:39products.

00:40Plant-based sources of B12 are limited and include fortified foods or supplements.

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00:47Vitamin B12 is essential for the synthesis of DNA, the genetic material in cells, and is

00:53involved in the metabolism of fatty acids and amino acids.

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00:58Adequate intake of vitamin B12 is necessary for the maintenance of healthy nerve cells and

01:03the production of myelin, a protective sheath around nerves that helps with their proper

01:08functioning.

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01:10Deficiency in vitamin B12 can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, tingling or numbness

01:16in the hands and feet, difficulty in maintaining balance, memory problems, and even mood disorders.

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01:24Vegetarians and vegans are at a higher risk of developing vitamin B12 deficiency since plant-based

01:31foods do not naturally provide sufficient amounts of this vitamin.

01:35It is important for individuals following these diets to consider B12 supplementation or

01:41consume fortified foods.

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01:44Individuals with certain medical conditions, such as pernicious anemia, Crohn's disease,

01:50or celiac disease, may have difficulty absorbing vitamin B12 from food and may require supplementation.

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01:58Vitamin B12 is primarily absorbed in the ileum, the last part of the small intestine.

02:04Intrinsic factor, a protein produced by the stomach, is necessary for its absorption.

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02:11The recommended dietary allowance, RDA, for vitamin B12 varies depending on age, gender,

02:18and life stage.

02:20For adults, the RDA ranges from 2.4 to 2.8 micrograms per day.

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02:27Vitamin B12 deficiency can be diagnosed through blood tests that measure the levels of B12 in

02:33the body.

02:34Treatment typically involves supplementation with B12 injections or oral supplements to

02:39restore normal levels.

02:41If you have concerns about your vitamin B12 status or suspected deficiency, it is advisable

02:48to consult with a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and guidance.

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