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When Is Excess Vitamin B12 Harmful

When Is Excess Vitamin B12 Harmful

Excess of Vitamin B12 could be harmful

What is the function of B12?
It is a water-soluble vitamin that is needed by all cells of the body, as evidenced by the role played in following functions: 

DNA synthesis and bioavailability of amino acids

Maintenance of brain functions and production of red blood cells

Absorption of folic acid


How we take B12?
We take Vitamin B12 from many foods that we consume every day: 

Red meat

Poultry

Seafoods

Egg

Enriched corn flakes.

However, vitamin B12 deficiency can be seen in many people.


What does B12 deficiency cause?
Irreversible nerve injury (Conditions such as psychosis, mania and dementia)

Anemia and tiredness (shortness of breath and irregular heartbeat)

Numbness/tingling in hands and feet

Vulnerability to effects of infection is among the serious complications that can be caused by vitamin B12 deficiency; thus vitamin B12 levels should be monitored and supplements should be used, if necessary.


What causes B12 deficiency?
Deficient intake of animal-originated foods,

Pernicious anemia (an immune system disorder

Disorders of small intestine

Gastritis, celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease


What does excess B12 cause?
Panic attack
Stress, bad temper
Insomnia
Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea
Acnes are among the harmful complications caused by excess B12 intake.         
 

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