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What is Vitamin B12? This video covers the medical definition and provides a brief overview of this vitamin.
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➡️ What is Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is one of the eight B vitamins that play a role in our body systems. It's a water-soluble vitamin that is involved in cell metabolism and the production of DNA. This vitamin also plays a role in the synthesis of myelin, which is important in order to keep the nervous system functioning properly. It also helps with the maturation of red blood cells that are located in bone marrow.

➡️ Vitamin B12 Foods:
- Meat
- Fish
- Poultry
- Eggs
- Dairy products
- Fortified breakfast cereals

➡️ Signs and Symptoms B12 Deficiency:
- Anemia
- Fatigue
- Pale skin
- Mood swings
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Mouth pain
- Tingling in your hands and feet

➡️ Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency isn't common in the United States due to the regular diet of most people. However, it is more common amongst vegans and vegetarians because plant foods do not typically contain this vitamin. For those unable to get this vitamin from their diet, it can also be consumed as an oral supplement, injection, or nasal spray. Vitamin B12 is generally considered to be safe, however, this is something that must be discussed and should be recommended by your physician.

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0:00 - Intro
0:17 - What is Vitamin B12?
0:45 - Vitamin B12 Foods
1:05 - Signs and Symptoms B12 Deficiency
1:20 - Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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