Vitamin B-12 2000 mcg Cherry Sublingual Lozenge 100 Tablets

B 12 2000 mcg supplement your diet with an all important boost of B12.
Just how important are adequate intakes of B12? Consider these facts:

* Vitamin B12 is essential for normal metabolism in all cells especially those of the gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow, and nervous system.
* Individuals with pernicious anemia develop vitamin B12 deficiency rapidly, in approximately 1-3 years, compared with those whose vitamin B12 deficiency stems from other causes.
* The mean age at diagnosis of pernicious anemia is 60 years old. The prevalence rates for women are higher than for men.Absorption of protein-bound vitamin B12 decreases with age or deficiency of iron or folic acid, and increases during pregnancy. * The body stores 2000 to 5000 mcg, primarily in the liver and kidneys, and excesses are excreted by way of kidney or in bile.
* Infants with vitamin B12 deficiency demonstrate a failure to thrive, marked developmental regression and poor brain growth..
* Stomach acid is needed for vitamin B12 in food to be absorbed. H2 blockers and protein pump inhibitors (PPI) reduce stomach acid and therefore interfere with absorption of vitamin B12 naturally present in food. On the other hand, vitamin B12 found in supplements is available for the body to absorb without hydrochloric acid. Therefore, persons taking H2 blockers or PPIs may need to supplement vitamin B12 to prevent deficiency.
* Atrophic gastritis with decreased pepsin production is prevalent in the elderly. Consequently, absorption of food-bound vitamin B12 is lower in older than in younger, healthier people.
* Alcohol reduces the absorption of dietary cobalamin. In addition, it can interfere with storage of vitamin B12 in the body. Daily vitamin B12 supplements could prevent deficiency for people who consume excessive alcohol.
* Since the primary sources of vitamin B12 in the diet are animal products, vegetarians have a high risk of developing B12 deficiency. Therefore, it is recommended to supplement in order to prevent deficiency.
* Smoking tobacco can result in the reduction of vitamin B12 storage in tissues. Supplements could benefit those who choose to use tobacco.

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