Collagen

Suffering with tiredness and brain fog? What do you know about B12 deficiency?

Suffering with tiredness and brain fog? You could be deficient in B12. As we wrap up for the colder and darker months, it’s quite common to feel more tired, sluggish and just not quite there. In the autumn and winter it’s more important than ever to make sure your body is fully loaded with nutrients and not deficient in any vitamins linked to your energy levels.

Everyone knows that vitamin C is important in the winter and we often talk about taking immune boosting ginger shots (try our favorite here) or other wonderful remedies when we are feeling under the weather but far less is know about Vitamin B12..

What do you know about Vitamin B12 – should you be supplementing it?

B12 deficiency can make symptoms like tiredness and  mood disturbances like depression and memory problems worse, especially when it comes to essential nutrients like B12. You need to ensure you’re getting enough B12 every single day which is why a supplement such as Yuvãfy is beneficial for more than just collagen as it contains 100% of your B12 RDA (*daily recommended amount).

B12 Vitamins and Collagen Vitamin B12 is primarily found in animal products such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products and it is not too difficult to consume the daily recommended amount of 2.4mg – a grilled steak, one tin of tuna or sardines provides more than your daily requirements – just as two boiled eggs in your lunch salad gives you 1/2 of your daily B12 needs.

 

However people who follow a vegetarian or plant based diet may not get enough from their food alone and a supplement can be necessary to top up the body’s B12 so that you have enough energy to hit the ground running in our busy days. But even if we eat our daily recommendation – should we still supplement?

YES, the answer is unequivocally yes! Vitamin B12 is not naturally stored in the body and some days we are just a little more depleted than others so taking a high quality supplement ensures that our body always has what it needs.

What is vitamin B12?

If you don’t get enough B12, symptoms can include fatigue or extreme tiredness even nausea or pins and needles, difficulties focussing and impact growth in children as well as muscle development and affecting memory and cognition too. B12 deficiency can also lead to anemia, where the body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to tissues, resulting in tiredness and weakness.

Vitamin B12 is involved in the metabolism of every cell in the body, particularly DNA synthesis and fatty acid and amino acid metabolism. One of the key benefits of B12 is its impact on energy levels. It helps convert carbohydrates into glucose, which the body uses as energy. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that vitamin B12 deficiency can result in significant fatigue and cognitive impairment. Vitamin B12 even helps regulate reproductive hormones, so a deficiency can lead to irregular menstrual cycles or even amenorrhea – the absence of a period, some studies also suggest that heavy periods can affect B12 levels.

Next time you feel run down think about vitamin B12…

 

Yuvãfy supports natural collagen production, nurtures skin, hair, Nnails, bones and defends against oxidative stress. Formulated to perfection, it empowers your body’s natural collagen production, fostering vibrant skin, lustrous hair, stronger nails and fortified bones.

With each daily dose, you nourish your inner vitality, unlocking a world of radiance and resilience. Yuvãfy contains more than just Collagen and B12

  • Vitamin B10 & Hyaluronic acid helps to keep the skin hydrated, plump and thus reducing the appearance of aging skin. It binds water to collagen, allowing the collagen to retain water, increasing elasticity in the skin.
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is key to the improving of collagen production as it directly aids and strengthens collagen development in the skin.
  • Vitamin B12 has been proven to contribute to a stronger immune system and to reduce fatigue.
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin) contributes to boosted hair growth and enables hair and nails to maintain strength.
  • Vitamin B5 (Panothenic acid) stimulates collagen production in the skin and also aids with healing of wounds and cuts in the skin.
  • Vitamin C is an essential vitamin for the production of collagen, as it synthesises collagen, making it easier for your body to absorb.