B12 Forte Bio-Complex · 30 capsules

Vitamin B12 Forte is a dietary supplement that contains a high dose of vitamin B12!

Vitamin B12 For te is a dietary supplement containing a high dose of vitamin B12 supplemented with blood-forming vitamins and highly absorbable minerals bound to amino acids. Vitamin B12, B6 and folic acid help to maintain a normal homocysteine metabolism. Homocysteine is a factor used to determine the health of the cardiovascular system. Folic acid also helps in the production of red blood cells and the transportation of calcium to where it is needed. Iron supports normal production of hemoglobin and red blood cells. Vitamin E helps to protect cells from oxidative stress. Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that the body needs for a variety of processes. Different groups of people have an increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency for different reasons. Vegetarians and vegans are particularly susceptible to vitamin B12 deficiency, as are athletes who follow a low-calorie diet to reduce their body weight. Older people over 50 are also often no longer able to absorb sufficient amounts of vitamin B12 bound to dietary proteins via the digestive tract. It should also be borne in mind that vitamin B12 is present in food in the form of a complex with proteins, which must be broken down in the digestive tract in order to release the vitamin B12 it contains. Medications (e.g. proton pump inhibitors) that reduce the secretion of stomach acid or increase the pH value of the stomach contents hinder the breakdown of this complex, which can lead to reduced vitamin B12 absorption and a vitamin B12 deficiency.

The most common symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency in athletes include

• general weakness
• increased muscle tension
• Numbness or tingling in the extremities
• Difficulty walking and/or balance problems
• Concentration problems, poor memory and a slowing of the thought process
• Psychiatric disorders
• Megaloblastic anemia (disorders of the DNA synthesis of red blood cells)
• Inflammation/swelling of the tongue
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin)

Typical symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency are easy to recognize and can be eliminated with the help of an optimized diet and the use of nutritional supplements. Adequate vitamin B12 levels in the body ensure the maintenance of high athletic performance.

The most important roles of vitamin B12 in the body:

Blood circulation

Vitamin B12 is responsible for the production and maintenance of red blood cells. A sufficient amount of red blood cells prevents a reduction in the body's oxygen supply during prolonged or intensive physical exertion. Anemia resulting from impaired red blood cell DNA synthesis due to vitamin B12 deficiency reduces the blood's ability to transport oxygen, which can result in reduced endurance, shortness of breath, fatigue and general muscle weakness.

Nervous system

Some studies show that the diet of athletes often contains too little vitamin B12, which can impair concentration and coordination. Another study showed that higher vitamin B12 levels in women correlated with higher performance during exercise. Among other things, this can probably be attributed to the role of vitamin B 12 in the synthesis of red blood cells. The involvement of these cells in repair processes in damaged tissue could help to improve efficiency and thereby increase performance in endurance sports. In addition, vitamin B12 is involved in maintaining the correct structure of the myelin sheath of muscle cells and supports the proper transmission of signals from the nervous system to the muscles, which are responsible for the activation of muscle cells.

Reproductive system

Studies show that low vitamin B12 levels correlate with azoospermia (no sperm in the seminal fluid). Supplementation with vitamin B12 can help to improve semen quality.