A Closer Look Into Vitamin B12 Shots

Vitamin B12 shots have been the single most recommended method of treatment for people having a b12 deficiency, for years and years. My dear father called me yesterday with great news. He told me he met a new guy at his job, who has been a vegan since the age of eleven, and started taking b12 vitamin shots lately as his wife was kinda worried for him and sent him to the doctor. My father got his number for me, and needless to say, I immediately called him, as that was a great opportunity for me to have a case study for my b12 research on my website.

Vitamin B12 has been a great point of passion for me for the last few years, since I went vegan. I dig into this area of study like never before, only to feel the sense of safety, that I’m not risking myself in any way. Benefits of vitamin b12 shots also interested me since I knew there’s a good chance I could “fall” to them. Please keep in mind that this is only ONE single case study, and you should not base any decision you make upon this alone, like any other thing in life, generally speaking.

The old man’s name is Eli. He told me that he took twelve B12 injections, but was not quite self-disciplined to monitor himself during that period, to finally find out that he actually lacks even more B12 now. That’s right, his deficiency got actually worse. He also told me that his shots were kinda painful, but he somewhat got used to them later on, and they did not seem as painful then. He does not take them anymore, as he moved to sublingual b12 tablets instead.

Neither vitamin b12 injections side effects nor benefits were shown on Eli’s body, but of course you should not assume anything because of this. Every body is individual, and there are a lot more parameters in the equation. Take everything in this case study with proportions.

Understanding the Role of Vitamin B

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Growing up, we have been scolded countless times for not eating our vegetables, skipping meals and not taking our vitamins, and many of us like normal children would not heed our parents orders. But as our body ages, we become more aware of the necessity of keeping our body healthy and taking in essential vitamins and minerals to supplement our fast paced lifestyle. Looking back, we now wish we had listened to our parents and started early on.

Vitamins play an innumerable role in our well being, they are the most proven source of nutrients to boost our body’s overall performance. Of all the vitamin sources present in our diet or supplements, one key nutriment that has been identified with so many healthy benefits for our body is that of the Vitamin b . It is one of the richest and easily available water soluble vitamin that can be found, it is present not just in our fruits and veggies, but also in cereals, nuts rice, fish and yeast.

This complex vitamin group is further broken down into 8 unique and essential components that functions together to promote total health. These group of eight nutrients include vitamin b1 or thiamine, b2 or riboflavin, b3 or niacin, b5 or pantothenic acid, vitamin b12 or pyridoxine, cyanocobalamin, folic acid and biotin. These various types all bring in their own health benefits to the table and as a whole functions to increase body and cellular metabolism, promote and enhance skin and muscle tone, strengthen our immunity defenses as well as facilitate cardiovascular health, energy production and may help prevent an individual from experiencing depressive disorder.

Though there are very rare side effects of vitamin b complex, deficiencies however often result in contracting illnesses such as anemia, beri beri as well as birth and heart defects.

So keep a steady and adequate supply of these indispensable complex vitamins flowing in your body as they may just be what you need to living a longer and healthier life.

Learn about the Essential Vitamins for Men

Men’s vitamins are meant to supplement what your body needs or lacks. But with too many brands and types today, it has become an almost impossible task to find what exactly YOU need. This article will show you:

  1. A simple test in choosing multivitamins

  2. Tips for selecting one brand

As I have mentioned, there are already tons of brands on the market. So what are you waiting for? Read this article to find the right multivitamin for you!

First, I would like to share with you a technique I learned from a trusted colleague of mine. All you need is a multivitamin and a glass of water. Here are the steps:

  • Research and choose one multivitamin. You can ask around for recommendations or surf the internet for more products.

  • Once you have chosen your brand, go and buy it.

  • Prepare a glass of water and drop one tablet or pill of the multivitamin into your glass.

  • Leave it for about 20 minutes. After this time, your vitamin should have dissolved.

  • If the multivitamin dissolved, then you’re good to go. But if not, it’s time to find another supplement to test.

Why is this test important? Water pretty much acts similar to your body since your body is mostly made up of water. If the multivitamin dissolves, it means that it is potent and that its contents can be easily absorbed by the body. What is the point in buying a multivitamin that cannot be digested thoroughly, right?

Aside from this test, you can also follow the tips below to find the right multivitamin for you:

  • Learn to read labels – make sure that the essential vitamins and minerals are included in the labels. This includes vitamins A, B1, B2m B6, B12, C, D, E, copper, folic acid, niacin, and zinc. If possible, look for a brand that can fill your vitamin deficiency. Too little or too much of a particular kind of nutrient won’t do you any good. So make sure that the nutrient content does not exceed your recommended daily values. It will be a waste as well since the excessive amount will only be expelled through your urine.

  • Pick one that suits your lifestyle – for instance, you should not pick out vitamins with B1 and B12 if you already eat fruits and vegetable on a regular basis. Fruits already  have an abundance of these vitamins. As I said before, too many of the nutrients won’t won’t help you in the slightest.

  • Easy on the iron – you don’t need that much of it especially if you are over 50 years old. Besides, you get plenty of it in your daily meals. Too much iron causes heart disease and joint pain so leave this mineral be.

  • Go for brands that contain Vitamin E and Selenium – these vitamins can help prevent the risk of getting prostate cancer.

Apart from these tips and the research that you should do on your own, it is important that you consult your doctor before consuming any  multivitamins. They know what is right for you so heed their advice when it comes to this matter. Some multivitamins might not go well with your body’s make up so it is important that you let your doctor know exactly what you’re taking. Good luck in finding your brand.

Mark is a health buff and he wants to share his knowledge about the benefits of having a fit body. You can read more about Multivitamin benefits and the best multivitamin for men when you read his posts.