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Boosting Your Energy With Vitamin B12
We could all use more energy in our daily lives, especially when we're heading into a workout. Whether we're about to start a cardio routine or we're working on muscle building, it all takes energy. Of course, we all know there are certain lifestyle choices we can make to keep our energy levels up (eating right, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, etc.) but wouldn't it be nice if you could take a supplement that would really ignite your body and give you the fuel to get through your workout without faltering? Vitamin shots promise to do just that. Are they the real deal, though?
Vitamin B12
Chances are good you've at least heard of B12 shots they're administered to patients deficient in vitamin B12, and one of the side effects is an increase in energy. Today, you'll find these shots available from a wide range of providers; you don't have to go to a doctor's office. Do they work, though?
Yes, they really do. B12 is one of the most important vitamins in energy production, and helps to improve your metabolism and more. Of course, it only works if you're actually deficient in this important vitamin. However, up to 40% of Americans are in the low-normal range, which means that while you might not be considered “medically deficient”, there is enough of a discrepancy in your levels that a shot can provide a much-needed pick-me-up.
You can find out if you're deficient with a simple blood test. Don't just make a self-diagnosis it is important to see a health professional if you feel your B12 levels are deficient. Symptoms of low B12 levels (fatigue, weakness, sore tongue, tingling and numbness in your fingers and toes, difficulty walking, mood change, or memory loss) are also associated with other medical conditions so it's important to get the advice of a health professional to see if your lack of energy is really due to a vitamin B12 deficiency.
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