Contains in addition to vitamin B12 and rice bran powder, to allow encapsulation and the capsule is vegan.
Vitamin B12 contributes:
To the normal function of the nervous system
To the normal psychological function
To the normal formation of red blood cells
To the normal function of the immune system
To the normal metabolism of homocysteine
To the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
To the normal process of cell division and metabolic processes related to energy production
The following factors represent the main causes of vitamin B12 deficiency:
- Dysfunction, irritation, inflammation of the gastric epithelium lead to a deficiency of the intrinsic factor. Also, gastritis, Crohn's disease, chronic enteritis, chronic diarrhea, and pancreatic disease affect and make the stomach lining become abnormal resulting in not producing enough intrinsic protein or gastric acid. The usefulness of vitamin B12 is then limited or partially no longer possible. The same applies to a disorder or inflammation of the mucous membrane of the small intestine. This can significantly reduce the absorption of cobalamin. People with lesions or inflammation in the stomach or the intestinal lining of the small intestine may suffer from severe vitamin B12 deficiency, despite their usual food intake being adequate.
- Alcohol and drug consumption. The breakdown of alcohol and drugs requires a lot of vitamin B12 and, more importantly, causes stress in the stomach and liver. This can lead to reduced production of the intrinsic factor and insufficient reabsorption in the intestine.
- Diet with foods that do not contain sufficient vitamin B12 (more common in vegetarians and vegans) – malnutrition.
- Increased demand for vitamin B12 caused by other factors such as heavy metals, toxins, medications, and injuries.
- Worms / parasites. Specifically, tapeworms consume large amounts of vitamin B12. There is not enough supply, while the worm remains in the body.
- (Partial) removal of the stomach as a result of surgery.
- Age. Often, the elderly develop a weaker stomach epithelium. A vitamin B12 deficiency is usually the reason for fatigue, memory loss, and depressive mood among the elderly.
- Medication. Drugs containing hormonal contraceptives containing estrogens and hormone supplements, diabetes medications (metformin), high blood pressure medications (ACE), heart rhythm medications (beta blockers, nitrate sprays, nitroglycerin), cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins), and impotence treatments.
- Liver disease (storage and transport problems).
Another aspect is that the initial symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can resemble those of excessive fluctuations in blood sugar levels (nervousness, extreme hunger attacks, difficulty concentrating, aggression, irritability, sudden mood swings). This process also uses the trace elements magnesium, chromium, and zinc, along with the important magnesium, which in turn has an indirect negative effect on B vitamins. This is due to the significant role they play in enhancing the use of B vitamins: magnesium, for example, helps vitamin B1 processes.
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