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Why is Vitamin B12 an important?
B-12
helps maintain red blood cells and nerve cells as well as protect against
a variety of conditions. It is also needed to make DNA. It reduces homocysteine,
an amino acid that is now known to promote atherosclerosis. Deficiency of
Vitamin B produces symptoms similar to Alzheimer's disease. It is naturally
found in animal foods such as meat, poultry, and dairy products, most of
which should be taken in moderation in an anti-aging diet. In addition,
people over the age of 50 may have decreased stomach acid which makes it
difficult to separate the B-12 which is bound to proteins listed above.
Vegans are especially vulnerable to deficiency and should take supplementation.
Vitamin B-12 is non-toxic so daily intake orally or by injection is not
a problem. Vitamin B12 also boost energy supply. A good anti-aging dose
is 500 - 1000 mcg of Vitamin B12 a day. Vitamin B12 is water soluable.
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Michael Lam, M.D., M.P.H., A.B.A.A.M. is a specialist in Preventive and Anti-Aging Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, California. He also holds a Masters of Public Health degree and is Board Certified in Anti-aging Medicine by the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. He has authored numerous articles and the following books: The Five Proven Secrets to Longevity, How to Stay Young and Live Longer, Estrogen Dominance - Hormonal Imbalance of the 21st Century, and Beating Cancer with Natural Medicine.
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