Vitamin B12

Feb 20

Vegan? Always tired? Time to get your B12 levels checked.

B12 is typically found in animal products (especially dairy). It helps keep healthy nerve and blood cells and importantly prevents a type of anaemia (megaloblastic).

B12 is also great for the hair and skin - specifically, it repairs damaged skin and prevents pigmentation and dark spots.

Brand - I love @cytoplanltd B12 as it contains two different sources of B12.

What you didn’t know - make sure to take these B12 supplements sublingually (place them under your tongue and let them dissolve - don’t just swallow them) so they go directly into the bloodstream.

Beware - B12 may also increase hunger, cause stomach upset & for women it can also affect the timings of your menstrual cycle.

There is also some evidence that high circulating B12 has a positive association with lung cancer risk.

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After many years of my friends pushing me to do so, I’ve finally decided to share the fruits of my 30+ years of health and wellness knowledge.

Following a Ph.D in Economics I had a complete career change and studied Traditional Chinese Medicine, graduating as an Acupuncturist over 25 years ago. Since then I have continued to study - completing degrees in Chinese Herbs and Naturopathic Nutrition and becoming a Reiki Healer.

I continue to treat patients and am an avid reader of all things health. This page aims to provide a consolidated account of my past and continued learnings.

I hope you enjoy it and that it helps you take control of your health and better understand your body and mind.

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