Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that offers numerous benefits to the body, including: Helping make your blood cells healthy Helping with nerve cell function Making DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells Helping prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that makes people tired and weak Some groups are at heightened risk of B12 deficiency, including: Older adults Vegans Vegetarians People with digestive issues, such as celiac disease or Crohn's disease People who have had stomach or intestinal surgery If a B12 deficiency goes untreated, it can cause physical, neurological, and psychological problems
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Lyophilized (freeze-dried) BPC-157, like the kind we provide at Real Peptides, is stable for shipping and storage
With enough B12, our bodies work better
Many foods are fortified with artificial vitamin B12, such as non-dairy milks and cereals, but these are not always optimally absorbed, so vegans must still be proactive about making sure they are not becoming deficient