samedi 11 mai 2013

Vitamins B6 and B12 for Weight Loss

By Lenai Headley


Medical experts agree that the human body requires vitamins to be as healthy as possible. Food is a source of many different types of vitamins, and even sunlight can be a source, as some vitamins are synthesized and absorbed by the skin. Metabolic processes in the body are greatly assisted by the B vitamins, more so than most other types. B6 and B12 vitamins have been thought to help contribute to weight loss recently, and these are now being considered for this purpose.

We will examine this further here, and analyze the ways these can benefit people.

B12 Vitamin

Cobalt is one of the elements in the structure of B!2, so another name for it is cobolamine. The nervous system and brain are 2 of the more essential organs in the body that this water-soluble vitamin plays a crucial role in, as well as other systems as well. Haemoglobin production needs vitamin B12, without enough B12, anemia is a common occurrence.

Vitamin B12 is available in a number of animal foods. Those who only eat vegetarian foods have a higher chance of being deficient in vitamin B12. Lethargy is a common symptom of patients who lack B12 in their diets. In such a situation, patients may be administered vitamin B12 injections which can help them recover from this tiredness and regain the normal energy levels.

Weight loss using Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 has been examined quite a bit as of late in the area of supplements for weight loss. However, there does not appear to be any strong evidence from scientific studies that confirms this. In fact, a low vitamin B12 levels can cause weight loss by itself and supplementing the patient with vitamin B12 should help patients regain their lost bodyweight. On the other hand however, vitamin B12 is required to break down carbohydrates ingested in the diet into usable sugars. The argument about whether this enhances weight loss is ongoing.

It has to be borne in mind that taking vitamin supplements over and above what the body requires can actually be harmful. While no significant harm has been shown by excessive intake vitamin B12 through food, artificially supplementing it through injections may be harmful. Vitamins are absorbed by the body in the amounts that the body needs, and when more is taken in, the body has no use for it.

B6 Vitamin

Vitamin B6 is also called pyridoxine and like vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. The body has many active forms of B6 within it. Amino acids within protein molecules are broken down by the crucial B6 vitamin, and glucose production within the body is also assisted by it. It also helps break down fats as well.

Whole grain is a source of vitamin B6, as well as other foods like meat, nuts and it is in some vegetables as well. A lack of B6 in the body can result in many issues, such as skin disease, or tongue and cheek inflammation, to name a couple of examples.

Weight loss using vitamin B6

There is a lack of solid proof at this time that vitamin B6 is linked to weight loss, similar to how B12 is regarded. When the body burns extra fat and breaks down food, it is known that vitamin B6 is an important part of this process, as the metabolism of lipids is stimulated by this.

The thyroid gland can be overly stimulated by having exceedingly high B6 levels in the body, so this must be carefully considered. By doing so it can actually cause weight loss but this is an unhealthy way to go about doing it.

Conclusion

The body uses Vitamin B12 and B6 in critical processes that keep the body healthy. However their role in weight loss is not backed by any strong evidence. Diet and exercise remain the best ways to lose weight and should be observed more strictly.




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