Role of Vitamin B12 in Our Body
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Role of Vitamin B12 in our body is very important as compared to other eight vitamins as it performs important functions. It is a water soluble vitamin that is also called ‘cobalamin’ that is usually involved in the metabolism of every cell of the human body.
Vitamin B12 can be scientifically produced in laboratories by bacterial fermentation under protected environments. Functions of Vitamin B12 are very important as it includes things like DNA synthesis and its regulation, fatty acid synthesis and energy production. Hence, it is essential to maintain a healthy body and appropriate internal and external body functions.
Why is it Important to have Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 helps the conversion of homocysteine into methionine, whereas its insufficiency leads to rise in methylmalonic acid and homocystein level in body. Therefore, it is important to have Vitamin B12 because a balanced diet helps to maintain all the nutritional requirements of an individual.
Fat soluble vitamins easily get stored in the human body; whereas water soluble vitamins like vitamin B12 get washed away. Similarly, in times of emergency, the body produces fat soluble vitamins, but it is not possible to produce water soluble vitamins. In such cases, a deficiency of vitamin B12 can arise that may hamper the overall well-being of an individual. Therefore, intake of the required medicinal supplements becomes necessary wherein consulting a doctor proves beneficial.
What is the Role of Vitamin B12 in our body?
Vitamin B12 consists of biochemically rare element called ‘cobalt’ that plays a major role in the metabolism of proteins and fats, utilization of carbon dioxide and synthesis of nucleic acids. It also supports the nervous system to maintain a correct communication between the brain and other organs. For example: proper coordination for visual, aural and other similar sensations. Moreover, the formation of adequate red blood cells helps proper circulation of oxygen to different parts of the body. Hence, it is very essential to have a proper balance of Vitamin B12 to prevent its deficiency. Otherwise, it may lead to imbalance of biochemical effects in humans.
What are the Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
Deficiency of Vitamin B12 commonly causes anemia. Besides this, a person suffering from lack of vitamin B12 is likely to face breathing trouble and frequent headache. Sometimes, it causes weak pulse rate, fatigue, weakness, sore throat, frequent loss of appetite and diarrhea.
What are the Benefits of Vitamin B12?
- Generation, stimulation and absorption of folic acid that is essential for the synthesis of red blood cells in the body.
- Vitamin B12 assists in proper functioning of brain and nerve cells in the body
- It controls Homocysteine levels in the blood plasma cells and reduces the risk of heart diseases, heart stroke and osteoporosis.
- Adequate intake of vitamin B12 ensures healthy skin & proper hair growth
- It acts as an instant energy boost to increase the total energy levels in the body and helps in weight loss.
- Supports healthy pregnancy
- It helps to face mental decline associated with old age
- Allows better sleep as it support healthy sleep patterns
- Cures depression, influences human mood and emotional state and triggers hormone production.
About the Author
John sterling is a well known physician who has done his graduated from the Louisiana State University Medical School, New Orleans. He is practicing as a general physician from last 10 years. He has a good knowledge of treating patients with problems using clinical best practices and protocols. He gives individualized, updated, personal attention to his patient at the uppermost level of clinical efficiency. His special interests are Neuro Somatic disorders, heart diseases, neurological disorders, join pains and chest diseases. Currently he is working at Kindred hospitals.
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