Vitamin B12 is a God send.
I label it as the essential depression destroyer, energy booster, and memory/heart protector, although that’s certainly not all it does.
I’m a firm believer this is the 80/20 of supplementation for those who are deficient.
Vitamin B12 exists in many forms.
It contains natural cobalt, which is why compounds with B12 are called cobalamins.
There are two forms which are active in human metabolism:
Methylcobalamin
5-deoxyadenosylcobalamin
I’ve been interested in methylated (biologically activated) B12 for years now since I have a mutation in the MTHFR gene which results in less B12 processing efficiency.
As a result, I’m consistently on Cymbiotika’s liposomal B6/B12 complex to bolster my health and make sure I’m protected against heart disease which is always top of mind.
Vitamin B12 Boosts Mood
Vegans are often depressed because they don’t get enough B12.
Vitamin B12 Skyrockets Mood
B12 is needed to convert carbohydrates into glucose so the body can use it as energy.
It’s also needed for:
muscle contractions
general long lasting energy throughout the day
I’m telling you.. a lot of people need more of this in their diet.
Vitamin B12 Prevents Memory Loss & Reduces Neurodegenerative Risk
Deficiency can cause serious neurological and psychiatric issues.
If you’re interested in lowering your risk of neurodegenerative disease or have a family history of it, then it’s worth focusing especially on B12 intake.
Vitamin B12 = Crucial For Skin, Hair, Nails
Vitamin B12 Saves The Heart
B12 reduces elevated homocysteine which is now a major risk factor for heart disease.
It can also help control high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
B12 also makes red blood cells strong. It’s needed to produce a healthy level of red blood cells and it also prevents/treats anemia which is common.
Therapeutic, to say the least.
Food Sources of B12
Animal foods are by far the best
Pasture raised eggs
Raw/VAT pasteurized A2 dairy
Grass-finished meat
Wild caught fish
Organ meat
Plant foods do NOT naturally contain B12 unless synthetically fortified which is not the move because your body doesn’t recognize it as the proper form of B12.
Supplementation
Allow me to simplify it for you.
Look for:
Methylcobalamin
Adenosylcobalamin
Hydroxocobalamin Chloride
Ideally pair those with:
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCL)
Folate (L-methylfolate)
Fulvic acid
That’s all you need to know and we live in an incredible time because you can get every single one of these in their proper form in the right amounts with Cymbiotika’s B12/B6 formula.
One last note, I’ve written about why you should avoid supplementing with synthetic Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin). You can read more about it below.
This is especially important because most supplements on the market contain this form of B12 which is problematic.
For all the gentlemen who want a comprehensive, holistic approach to health coaching, I’m a firm believer there’s a good chance I can be of service.
Much love,
Zaid