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VITAMIN
B12
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Why
is it Needed?
-
Needed to convert Homocysteine to Methionine
- Helps
convert Coenzyme A to allow it to participate in Fat
and Carbohydrate metabolism
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Daily
Recommendation:
- Men
and Women 2.4 MCG
Per Day
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What
Happens When it is Deficient?
- Sore
Tongue
- Numbness
and tingling in the extremities
- Weakness
- Altered
Gait
- Anemia
- Nervous
System damage and Death
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Food
Sources:
- Meats
- Dairy
Products
- Ready
to Eat Cereals, Soy
& Milk are often fortified
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Toxic
Effects and Recommended Upper Intake Level:
- No
adverse effects, therefore no UL
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What
Should I Take Daily?:
- Take
100 - 500 MCG daily to protect against high Homocysteine
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