Can You Really Bottle Energy?

You see it almost everywhere these days — energy drinks that advertise the wonder of B vitamins. And they all claim to give you the energy boost to get you through your day. Sadly, it’s a big marketing ploy. The quick energy in these drinks usually comes from their high sugar and synthetic caffeine content. It’s true that B vitamins are essential to your body’s energy metabolism. And B12 in particular is crucial for energy. When you take in high-quality B12, you unlock the energy contained in the foods you eat and turn it into glucose you can burn. But fortified junk food is no way to get your vitamins. In a minute, I’m going to show you a better way. But let’s take a look at how important vitamin B12 really is — especially as you age. First of all, your body’s ability to absorb vitamin B diminishes as you get older. So you may need vitamin B supplements, even shots, if you are deficient. A straightforward blood test can determine your vitamin B levels. As you age, your digestive track no longer produces a protein called gastric “intrinsic factor.” This protein binds to vitamin B12 so that your body can absorb it. If you are deficient in vitamin B12, you may experience: Memory loss, impaired thinking and general cognitive difficulties; Fatigue and weakness; Trouble walking and balance problems; Numbness or tingling in your hands, legs or feet; Yellowish skin; Anemia; A swollen or inflamed tongue. B12 works with the seven other members of the B vitamin ...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tags: Nutrition b12 energy telomeres Source Type: news