Many of us have heard that vitamin B12 is important for overall health, and is vital for neurologic function. There are many conditions and diseases that are connected with a vitamin B12 deficiency. Some of the causes of a B12 deficiency are our own doing, such as the consumption of alcohol, which depletes our B12 levels. This deficiency is also found world-wide, due to malnutrition. Who is at risk? Infants, children, pregnant women, adults. Everyone.
Vitamin B12 may be beneficial in treatment of AIDS, asthma, ataxia, chronic fatigue syndrome, dementia, depression, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, infertility, irritability, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, and tinnitus.
Vegetarians are at higher risk for a vitamin B12 deficiency. Some take supplements to help them maintain a good B12 balance, but B12 taken orally is up against a challenge. Our own digestive tract can destroy the B12 in the stomach, and B12 may not absorb in the intestines.
Sublingual B12 is designed to be absorbed under the tongue before it reaches those harmful acids in the stomach. This is a great way to introduce an additional source of B12, giving even more opportunity to replenish your B12 supply. But why stop there?
Here’s a little known secret I’d like to share with you:
You’ve heard of probiotics, right? Probiotics are the “good” bacteria in your digestive tract that help you digest and fight off the “bad” bacteria. What most of us did not know is that those millions of healthy good bacteria or probiotics can actually synthesize vitamin B12. What a great thing!
Probiotics help your health all around, keeping the harmful pathogens from taking over, like Candida. While there are many sources of probiotics, including yoghurt and probiotic capsules, it is important to find a source that is active and rich in the healthy bacteria we need. Maintaining a healthy digestive flora does more than just break down your foods, it actually creates vitamin B12 as well.
The source for sublingual B12 that I use and recommend is Alfa sublingual B12. Use the contact form below to learn how to order
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Reference:
Vitamins and Minerals: acsu.buffalo.edu/~shlevy/vitamin.htm