I have been taught over the last 30 years that there are good herbal and plant sources of Vitamin B12, including Spirulina, Alfalfa, Hops, Burdock Root, Chickweed, Dandelion Root, Catnip, Hawthorn Berries, Mullein Leaves, Red Clover Tops, Fenugreek Seeds, Dong Quai, White Oak Bark, miso and tempeh. Some say that seaweeds are the best source of Vitamin B12 and provide far more of the nutrient than animal flesh (which provides questionable nutrition after it’s cooked).

However, after a recent in depth search, most researchers indicate that this is not the case. Most up-to-date studies conclude that there is no great plant source that is easily absorbed by humans.

And yes, it is true that if we have healthy colonic bacteria, our body can make some Vit. B12. The challenge is, whether we utilize this effectively or not. Based on these recent studies, it is my opinion that it is quite critical for vegans and vegetarians to supplement.

Other people who are at risk for B12 deficiency are those who have digestion problems, have had intestinal surgery or radiation, anyone aged 60 or older, breast-fed infants of vegetarian mothers, drinkers and people taking cholesterol lowering drugs.

Once you read the many functions of Vitamin B12 and the myriad of symptoms resulting from a deficiency, you can decide. In my clinical practice, I have had some remarkable results with Vit. B12 supplementation.

One example was a lady suffering severe arm tingling from an overuse injury (she was a landscaper). Although this tingling had been ongoing for several months and was becoming unbearable, she noticed a difference within 48 hours of taking a liquid B 12 Plus supplement.

It is easy and very affordable solution to supplement with the NSP Vitamin B12 liquid.
One bottle would last 2 months if a person took it every day. Blood tests HAVE shown that is well absorbed. We have cases where even elderly people, previously taking B12 injections, have maintained and increased their B12 serum levels with the liquid Vit. B12. Obviously taking a supplement by mouth is easier, less invasive and less expensive.

If you would like a very extensive, 22 page article on Vit B12, please contact our office. If you would like to know some other vitamin and minerals found in herbs, our nutritional powerhouses, please contact our office, and ask for the chart “Herbs for Your Health” .

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Lorene Benoit, BEd, MHH, CHC, CRA, CI, etc.
Benoit and Associates Health Education
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