February 09, 2003

By: Stacey Becker
Website: http://vitamins-and-health-info.com

Enjoy the energy and stamina you need with Vitamin-B-12

If you're suffering from fatigue, irritability, or depression it may be a Vitamin B-12 deficiency. Over 40 percent of Americans are believed to be clinically deficient in essential B vitamins. Many conditions are linked to B-12 deficiency, including high levels of homocysteine, linked with heart disease. Elevated homosysteine increases the risk of artery blockage, which can cause heart attack and stroke. Vitamin B-12, with B-6, and folic acid work together in decreasing these levels, reducing and even reversing artery blockage.

Many have heard of Vitamin B-12 associated with painful injections you receive from your doctor to improve energy. Unfortunately, supplementing with oral B-12 looses its effectiveness, as it is difficult for the body to absorb. Recently, biochemist and researcher Dr. Alfred Libby, developed a method of delivery which works equally as well as a shot. His sublingual vitamin is placed under the tongue and is directly absorbed into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive tract. This is especially important for those over forty years, as their ability to absorb B-12 is dramatically lost.

Noted health benefits of Vitamin B-12, B-6 and folic acid include:

Increased energy and stamina
*Combats depression, heart attacks and strokes
*Assists memory and mental clarity
*Lowers the risk of Alzheime's disease
*Helps in the treatment of MS, diabetes and asthma
*Prevents nerve damage
*Decreases symptoms of neuro-psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and dementia
*Decreases stress levels
*Promotes a restful sleep

B-12 is not found in plants, only in meats. Care should be taken when on birth control pills, estrogen or hormone replacement, antidepressants, antibiotics or anti-ulcer medication as these drugs take a heavy nutritional toll on vitamin B-12 absorption. When purchasing B-12 we suggest a whole, organic product, preferably in a sublingual formula such as Doctor Libby's. His patented product may be found through Trivita International (please see link to product pages).

About The Author:

Stacey Becker is a successful author and regular contributor to http://vitamins-and-health-info.com.  Recommending the best vitamins, minerals, herbs and weight loss products for optimum health.