What Does Vitamin B12 Do?

Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin that is not stored in the body, so it is important that we are continually meeting our body's needs for it. It is one of eight essential B vitamins, and is key in many of the body's metabolism functions. It is also a key nutrient needed for energy production in the body.

The following article gives more insight into the importance of vitamin B12 for your body.

Most of us know the benefits of the B-vitamins—they help the body deal with stress, promote energy, support the nervous system, promote immune functions, etc. But, statistics show that at least 20 percent of Americans get less than 50 percent of the recommended daily allowances (which are generally low) of many B-vitamins, including B12, B6, folate and niacin. These vitamins are often lost during cooking and processing, making it more of a challenge to obtain essential levels. Also, the body does not store B-vitamins, but excretes excess levels daily. Some people, realizing their deficiency or at least their susceptibility, turn to expensive injections. But liquid vitamins may do the trick to help ensure proper dietary levels.

NSP Liquid B12 Complete contains a high level of vitamin B12 (1,000 mcg per ml) to support energy levels. In addition, it contains vitamin B2 (riboflavin), niacin (B3), B6 (pyridoxine), pantothenic acid and folic acid. The liquid form allows the vitamins to be easily assimilated in the body.

Benefits of getting adequate B-vitamins include:

• adequate energy levels and efficient transport of oxygen throughout the body.
• maintaining already-normal levels of the amino acid homocysteine (controlled by folic acid, B6 and B12).
• aided synthesis of coenzyme Q-10 (B6).
• the creation, protection and support of DNA (B12, B6, folate, niacin).
• the maintenance of glutathione, an antioxidant that plays an important role in the function of the immune system (B2, B6).

I'm glad you asked the question, "What does vitamin b12 do?" I encourage you to boost your energy and fortify your immunity with Nature's Sunshine Liquid B12 Complete today!

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