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.

Our hair grows as the follicles at the base of each strand replicate and push older follicle cells outwards. These older cells keratinize and end up looking like what you see on your head, arms legs etc. DNA replication is an essential part of cell replication, and if this process is stunted then cells will no longer be able to duplicate themselves. Since hair follicles are rapidly dividing cells, they are constantly in the process of replicating their DNA, but if there is not enough B12 present, then they won’t be able to do their thing and keep the hair growing. ?

As our bodies age their ability to absorb vitamin B12 from our diet diminishes.  Although not the only cause of hair loss, this decrease in absorption does contribute to some people’s hair loss as they get older.

Hair loss is just one of the maladies supplementing vitamin B12 can help with.  To learn more about Vitamin B12 check out this article.

If you are or think you may be deficient in vitamin B12 we recommend checking out Advanced Vitamin B12 Spray!  It is formulated to be a convenient and effective way to get your body the Vitamin B12 it needs.

Resources:
1. https://www.frontiersin.org/10.3389/conf.fphar.2010.60.00140/event_abstract
2. https://www.hairlossrevolution.com/does-vitamin-b12-deficiency-cause-hair-loss/
3. https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/science-hair#1