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The Miracle in the Cell Membrane

Vitamin B12

Necessary to prevent anemia, B12 assists in the regu-
larization of folic acid in red blood cell production, and
assists iron consumption. It is essential for the absorption
of nutrients, protein synthesis, and carbohydrate and fat
metabolism. The body can store five years' worth of
Vitamin B12, although the vitamin is usually found in
animal tissues. It prevents nerve damage, encourages fer-
tility, provides cell formation and a long life, facilitates
the normal development of nerve endings, and helps
with strengthening the memory and learning.
The absence of this vitamin causes disorders such as
difficulty in walking, chronic fatigue, depression, diges-
tive disorders, dizziness, lethargy, liver growth, visual
problems, hallucinations, headache, tongue infections,
restlessness, respiratory difficulty, memory loss, nervous
system problems, palpitations, anemia, ringing in the
ears, and spinal deterioration. Vitamin B12 deficiency
generally causes the loss of thick cell fiber myelin. As a
result, many people suffer an excessive loss of external
sensation, and this even results in paralysis in extreme
cases.
As a hydrogen receiver, Vitamin B12 serves as a co-
enzyme, performing various metabolic activities.
Perhaps its most important function is that of a co-
enzyme in gene copying, so that its two most important
functions are the acceleration of growth and erythrocyte
formation.

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