Best 15 Foods for Increasing Vitamin B12 Levels (Plus foods for vegans and vegetarians too!)

Vitamin B12 deficiency can be especially detrimental to those who follow a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. Others who benefit from Vitamin b12 supplementation include those with pernicious anemia- a lack of a protein factor critical for vitamin b12 production in the body.

If you want to increase your energy levels and focus by increasing your vitamin b12 levels, here are the top 15 foods to incorporate into your diet. (according to health.com)

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What is Glutathione?

Glutathione is an antioxidant molecule that naturally occurs in nature and our bodies.  It removes toxins such as free radicals, heavy metals and peroxides from our cells to prevent oxidative damage and cellular stress. It is a tri-peptide, meaning it is made of three amino acids (peptides) – glutamate, cysteine, and glycine.  These three form a stable molecule that allows the thiol group on cysteine to act as a reducing agent in our cells.

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Energy drinks can be fun and tasty—but when you look at what’s inside each can, the picture isn’t so great. There are three big dangers of energy drinks everyone should know about before making them their go-to pick-me-up.

Why Energy Drinks are a Problem

Since energy drinks were first introduced in the 1960s, consumption has continued to rise—and so have associated health issues.

The problem comes from a concentration of ingredients that create the potential dangers of energy drinks. Here are the big three reasons to pause before picking up a can (followed by much better alternatives to help you kick the habit).

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If you’re a coffee drinker, you might wonder about the health effects of your daily cup (or cups) of joe. Research has shown potential benefits of coffee, but also some important reasons to cut back. Let’s take a look at some pros and cons of coffee so you can decide for yourself and adjust as needed.

Pros and Cons of Coffee, and How It’s Made

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Supplements can be life-changing. Since our modern world (especially our food) is lacking in nutrition it once provided, vitamins can “fill in the gaps” to help us thrive. But there’s a potentially dark side of taking these vitamins and minerals. Today we’ll explore the question of “can you get liver damage from supplements?” and what to do about it.

First, let’s do a quick break down of how the liver functions for us daily.

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More than 77 percent of Americans are deficient in one key nutrient: vitamin D [1]. But that’s not all. Many of us are imbalanced in vitamin A and vitamin K2. Alone or combined, these disparities can lead to serious health issues if not corrected.

And here’s the craziest part: getting the balance right of these three critical elements is not actually that hard—we’re just uninformed about how to do it.

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Afternoon tiredness is a monster many of us struggle with on a regular basis. The work day is going well, but then 2:00 or 3:00 hits and it can become a battle just to focus.  This article covers ways to combat afternoon lethargy and keep your energy levels more consistent throughout the day.

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Many of us associate Vitamin B12 with things like low energy levels, anemia, trouble sleeping, irritability, and depression. But we often don’t realize that vitamin B12 deficiency may also cause hair loss!?

Vitamin B12 plays a role in many biological processes including the formation of red blood cells ? and cellular metabolism. Probably more important than these however is the crucial role it plays in DNA replication. It participates in several DNA-related biochemical pathways including stabilizing DNA, donating methyl groups, and ensuring that the DNA replicates properly.

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