How to Know If You Need Vitamin B-12

Vitamin B-12 is an essential vitamin that we need more of as we age. Many people are deficient in vitamin B-12 and they don't even know it.

Instructions

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  VISION - Take vitamin B-12 for healthy vision. B-12 lowers the risk of macular degeneration and other vision problems in older adults. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you may have low levels of vitamin B-12 because it is found naturally in animal proteins.

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  ENERGY - If your energy is low it may be a lack of B-12. Take a sublingual vitamin B-12 every day to keep your energy level high and even give it a boost.

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  BRAIN HEALTH - Take vitamin B-12 for good brain health. Brains deficient in vitamin B-12 are more likely brain shrinkage and other cognitive problems. Brain shrinkage can lead to Alzheimer's and other brain diseases.

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  CANCER - Take vitamin B-12 daily to boost your cancer fighting power. High levels of vitamin B-12 have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer including breast cancer. B-12 is a powerful antioxidant that can protect your body against cancer.

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  BONE STRENGTH - Low levels of vitamin B-12 have been linked to low bone density. Take B-12 vitamins every day to keep your bones healthy and strong.