Ultra Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin Red Raspberry 10000 mcg. - 30 Micro Tablets Kal

Who is Prone to Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
Remember that the body cannot create its own vitamin B12, therefore it has to get it through the diet or from supplements. The proper absorption of cobalamin involves two steps. The first step being, the splitting up of cobalamin from the protein it is attached to. This needs the powerful stomach acid known as hydrochloric acid. The next step is the uptake of the vitamin into the body via the gut through the help of the intrinsic factor which is a protein. Problems with too little stomach acid would mean lesser absorption of the vitamin and this type of problem is more prevalent in older adults. Then there are those who don’t have the intrinsic factor which is a genetic anomaly, these people need Vitamin B12 injections. And lastly, people who do not consume a diet rich in Vitamin B12 can also face a deficiency of this vitamin, especially those on a strict vegan diet. There are also medications that can cause a deficiency of this vitamin.

Promotes Synthesis of RBC
So how does Kal’s ActivMelt Vitamin B12 help promote the creation of RBCs? Essentially, cobalamin plays an essential role in the proper formation and development of hemoglobin. RBCs are created within the bone marrow and they are specifically shaped into concave little discs. However, a deficiency in Vitamin B12 shows that these RBCs develop into larger sized and more oval cells, making it difficult for these newly formed RBCs to travel out of the bone marrow and into the bloodstream where they can start performing their functions. This then leads to low hemoglobin count and a chronic condition of this is known as anemia.

May Help Regulate Mood
Although the specific mechanism is not yet fully understood, research has shown that people who are in a depressed mood when given antidepressants with Vitamin B12 have a better outcome than those not provided with cobalamin. Further, better treatment outcomes and the increased possibility of recovery are seen in those people with mood disorders who are given cobalamin in tandem to their medications.

Boosts Energy
Although cobalamin does not provide energy in itself, it does boost the energy as scientific studies have pointed out. Especially if you are deficient in this vitamin, supplementing seems to improve people’s energy levels.

Possibly Supports Heart Health
Homocysteine is a natural amino acid that is crucially linked to an increased risk of a heart problem. Studies have shown that Vitamin B12 can help decrease the levels of homocysteine in the blood thereby helping protect your heart health.