CNJ+ December 2025

LACKING ENERGY? GET SOME MORE VITAMIN B12! By Erin Mumby

Do you feel lethargic, tired, or even lazy? You might not be getting enough Vitamin B12, or cobalamin. Vitamin B12 is known as the energy vitamin. The body requires it for a number of vital functions. B12 is essential in producing energy, forming blood, DNA synthesis, and myelin formation. You can become vitamin B12 deficient by not getting enough in your diet, or your body is unable to absorb it from the food you eat. One in four American adults are deficient in Vita min B12. Nearly half the American population has suboptimal blood levels. There are a few different warning signs of B12 deficiency. They include memo ry problems, mood swings, apathy, and fatigue. Mus cle weakness, and tingling in the extremities are also symptoms of B12 deficiency. The scary thing about B12 deficiency is that it might not be noticeable pres ently. It could be years before you notice the symptoms.

vital nutrient. If you need supplementation, the best alternatives are drops or spray. Most oral supplements tend to be ineffective, as the vitamin B12 will be poor ly absorbed. There are so many benefits of Vitamin B12. The leading cause of death in the USA is heart disease. Vitamin B12 fights against heart disease by lowering homocysteine, the non-protein amino that makes in flammation. Homocysteine damages the heart more than cholesterol. Myelin sheath is the layer that covers our nerves. The myelin sheath keeps toxins and free radicals away from our nerve. Without this, nerves are damaged and killed. Vitamin B12 promotes a strong myelin sheath. Vitamin B12 produces so much energy by making our body’s cells health and fed. Our metabolism needs

B12 to change carbs to glucose for energy. We also digest better when we get enough B12 from our foods. It makes more digestive enzymes that break down food in our stomach. B12 promotes good guy bacteria and removes the bad bacteria from the GI tract. B12 is also necessary for healthy bones. B12 supplements are recommended for those with osteoporosis and other bone issues. Vitamin B12 is a necessary nutrient that many Americans are lacking. Make sure you are getting enough Vitamin B12 in your diet.

The only natural form of Vitamin B12 occurs in animal sources of food. B12 rich foods are beef and beef liver. Grass fed beef is much healthier than grain fed beef when it comes to getting enough Vitamin B12. Lamb venison, salmon, shrimp, scallops, and eggs are also great, natural sources of Vitamin B12. Yogurt, cheese, and plant-based milks are some other sources of this

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