727-525-0900Signs You Need More Vitamin B12
Exhaustion is a sensation that most of us have accepted as a fact of life. Between busy work schedules, demanding social obligations, financial stresses, housework, and everything in between, it’s no mystery why most people drop into bed completely exhausted at the end of the day.
However, you shouldn’t have to cope with this chronic feeling of fatigue. Even with a busy schedule, the right nutrition can help you push through the day with the energy you need. If you find it difficult to maintain your daily tasks, you could be suffering from a vitamin B12 deficiency. B12 plays many vital roles in the body, and without enough of it, the body simply cannot function at the level your schedule requires.
B12 And Its Role In the Body
Vitamin B12 not only makes DNA, nerves, and blood cells, but it also supports digestion and brain function. Without it, your body’s metabolism can’t function properly and you may not be able to absorb iron efficiently. This can lead to anemia, an iron deficiency that also contributes to sluggishness and poor health. Though most vitamins can be easily obtained through eating fruits, vegetables, beans, and nuts, B12 is actually only found in animal products like eggs, dairy, and meat, making deficiency very easy to occur.
Symptoms of B12 Deficiency
There are many different signs and symptoms that can indicate a B12 deficiency. Given the vital neurological role of B12 in the body, a deficiency of the vitamin often includes chronic fatigue, poor memory, increased depression and anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. A lack of B12 can even cause ongoing joint pain, muscle aches, and digestive discomfort.
Supplement With B12 the Right Way
Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin, meaning it can be all too easily flushed from the body if it isn’t absorbed correctly. Simply buying a B12 supplement from the drug store and taking it before bed isn’t enough to consistently and efficiently nourish your body.
It is best to supplement with B12 using IV Nutrient Therapy instead. IV Therapy delivers B12 directly into your bloodstream to bypass your digestive track and maximize absorption. You will instantly feel more energy and mental clarity as your symptoms disappear. Call (727) 525-0900 to make an appointment with Dr. Kavita Rao, Gulf Coast Internist, today and learn more about IV nutrition and the positive impacts it can have on your health and quality of life.