It's B12 Awareness Week!

The end of September is when B12 Awareness Week takes place.

This mighty nutrient plays a key role in energy release, nervous system function and healthy blood cells. Low levels can result in fatigue, headaches and pins and needles - sound familiar?  

 Symptoms of B12 deficiency:

• Low energy and fatigue 

• Headaches

• Brain fog and difficulty concentrating

• Depression

• Digestive issues

• Pins and needles in hands and feet

Food Sources of B12 (highest sources first):

• Animal liver and kidneys

• Clams and sardines

• Beef

• Tuna, Trout and Salmon

• Milk and other dairy products

• Eggs

Do you need to supplement?

• If you’re excluding animal products from your diet, then yes. B12 is stored in the liver for 2-3 years, so signs of deficiency may not become apparent until quite some time after removing this food group from your diet.

• To complicate things further, there are four types of vitamin B12 supplements!

• Genetics may also play a role in how much B12 you may need - genetic variations can affect the way we absorb and transport B12 - I have a couple of these variations myself.

Testing B12

B12 can be tested in blood or in urine. My bloods levels are usually on the high side, but urine testing shows a deficiency, those genes again :)

As you can see, like much in the world of nutrition, it’s complex and that’s because we’re all biologically unique!

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The content on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.