Vitamin B12, its sources and functions, its benefits and the diseases caused by the deficiency or over dosing of vitamin B12

 

.   VITAMIN B12:

                                                            Vitamin B12 is also known as Cobalamin.  

 Vitamin B9 is a water soluble vitamin. That's why, our body cannot store it. Its excess amount release with urine through out of the body.

.       WRITE SOME SOURCES OF VITAMIN B12?

•   Meat 

•   Fish

•   Eggs 

•   Cheese

•   Salmon 

•   Mussels

•   Banana

•   Spinach

•   Beetroot

•   Potatoes

•   Alfalfa

•  Mushrooms

.      WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN B12?

•   Help to produce Red Blood Cells

•   Help in the development of brain and nerve cells

•   Helps to produce DNA

.      WRITE BENEFITS OF VITMAIN B12? 

•   Increases Cognitive functioning

•   Prevent Anemia 

•   Prevents Congential abnormalities

•   Produces energy

•   Mood swings 

•   Prevent the risk of Macular Degeneration

.     WHAT DISEASES CAUSED BY THE DEFICIENCY           OF THE VITAMIN B 12? 

•   Glossitis

•   Paraesthesia 

•   Mouth ulcer     

•   Depression

•   Irritation

•   Vision problem

•   Constipation 

•   Loss of appetite 

•   Anemia 

.      WHAT DISEASES CAUSED BY THE OVER                          DOSING OF THE VITAMIN B 12? 

•   Diarrhea 

•   Bloating 

•   Acne and Rosacea

•   Diabetes

•   Liver disorder 

•   Fever

•   Swollen tongue