B12 Power

One of the most critical but overlooked vitamins in the world is vitamin B12.  Vitamin B12 is involved in the metabolism of every cell of the body.  It is crucial for processes such as DNA synthesis and energy production.  B12 deficiencies are a hidden epidemic in our society.  Boost your energy and mental clarity with high quality sources of Vitamin B12. Together, B12 and folate reduce the metabolic end-product homocysteine.  This pathway is responsible for the body’s entire sulfur-based detoxification system.    How is B12 synthesized? Vitamin B12 can be obtained through its synthesis by intestinal flora, from animal-based or fortified foods, or from supplementation. Unlike most other water-soluble vitamins, vitamin B12 (4 to 6 mg) is bound to a protein and stored in the liver as methylcobalamin or 5’-deoxyadenosylcobalamin. These are the coenzyme forms of B12 that are active in human metabolism. Reserve stores of B12 can become depleted due to poor dietary intake without supple