Vitamin B12 overdose - symptoms and effects

Properties of vitamin B12 and causes of overdosing

Cobalamin, or vitamin B12 , is a water-soluble active substance which, like other B vitamins, supports optimal functioning of the nervous system and helps to maintain a proper mental condition. Its effects include the reduction of persistent fatigue, supports the correct functioning of the immune system, has a positive effect on certain psychological processes and helps to stabilise the mood. Moreover, vitamin B12 is extremely important for the circulatory system, which is associated with the real participation of this substance in the process of formation of new erythrocytes - red blood cells. Is an overdose of vitamin B12 possible at all? Experts say that this condition is very rare and is usually a consequence of abnormal (read excessive) supplementation with cobalamin-containing products. It is extremely difficult to overdose on vitamin B12 through a daily diet. Its natural sources are mainly food of animal origin - liver (of any kind!), fish (e.g. cod, mackerel or herring), mussels, eggs, as well as milk and some types of blue cheese.

By what symptoms can you recognize a vitamin B12 overdose?

Symptoms indicating an overdose of vitamin B12 occur as a result of long-term supplementation with large amounts of cobalamin - experts mention doses reaching about 1 mg per day. The excessively accumulated vitamin can cause an allergic reaction, which in combination with large amounts of vitamin C can lead to symptoms in the form of bothersome bleeding from the nose or ears, excessive dryness of lips or involuntary skin cracking.

How to deal with the effects of a vitamin B12 overdose?

Cobalamin is a water-soluble substance, which allows the body to remove excessive amounts of this vitamin. It is one of the natural ways to reduce the risk of overdosing vitamin B12 , which can effectively protect the body from the adverse effects of a poisoning. The best way to deliver vitamin B 12 is to use high quality supplements that allow you to enrich your daily diet with an easily assimilable form of cobalamin in an optimal amount.

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