- Vitamin B12 comes from mostly animal food sources. Poultry, eggs, fish, yogurt, cheese and organ meets have adequate amounts of B12. You also can find B12 in some sea vegetables.
- Vitamin B12 is involved in every immune response and works as an anti-inflammatory. It is known to arrest tumor development and helps the body rebuild tissue after injury.
- B12 relieves fatigue, hangovers and helps battle depression and poor concentration. It also boosts energy levels and brain activity.
- Symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency are unhealthy weight loss, nervous system deterioration, dizziness and anemia. Heart palpitations also can be present.
- Oral contraceptives and drugs used to lower cholesterol are major culprits when it comes to the depletion of the body's store of vitamins. Anti-inflammatory and anti-convulsants are also known causes of low levels of B12.
