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The Impact of Physical Therapy on Recovery
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The Benefits of Vitamin B12
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Getting your daily intake of vitamin B12 is crucial, as it keeps blood and nerves healthy. It even helps build DNA! B12 supplements and a vitamin-rich diet provide many advantages. While most people get enough vitamin B12 from their regular diets, vegetarians, adults over 50, and people with underlying conditions must ensure they get enough of this powerful vitamin for these five reasons. KEEPS BLOOD CELLS HEALTHY Vitamin B12 is very good for your blood cell health. It helps keep them small, round, and flowing smoothly. Meanwhile, a deficiency can make them larger and oddly shaped. The malformed cells have much more trouble flowing from the marrow to the bloodstream. This slowness is one of the causes of anemia, making you tired and weak.
Vitamin B12 reduces this retinal loss. Experts say that B12 might reduce the amount of a particular amino acid, which may contribute to macular deterioration.
blood flow is necessary for keratin growth, a protein that is essential to all three.
HELPS FIGHT MEMORY LOSS
As we get older, brain deterioration is one of our biggest worries.
HELPS HEAL DEPRESSION Serotonin is a hormone responsible for our moods, thoughts, and brain power.
Memory loss is a natural consequence of aging.
Vitamin B12 deficiency correlates with memory loss and even brain atrophy. Once we get older, getting one’s B12 levels checked is extremely important.
Depression is linked to B12 deficiency, and many anti-depressants work by increasing the hormone. People with lower B12 levels can feel less depressed by taking supplements.
If you’re worried about your B12, consult with your primary care doctor. Doing so is especially
KEEPS YOUR SKIN, NAILS, AND HAIR HEALTHY
important if you’re experiencing symptoms like fatigue, memory loss, and anxiety. There are many ways to combat B12 deficiency, so long as you know about it. When it comes to your health, knowledge is power!
PROTECTS EYESIGHT As we get older, our risk for macular
Getting the right amount of B12 is essential for the health of your skin, nails, and hair. B12 deficiency can cause hair loss and dry skin patches. These issues may be because proper
deterioration goes up. Our retinas start to lose their effectiveness until our eyesight diminishes.
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