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Medical Medium Podcast

012 B12 Trick-or-Treat: You Do Not Get It From Meat

Oct 19, 2020
Learn about the importance of B12, debunk myths about its sources, and how environmental factors and emotional hardships can affect B12 reserves. Explore how different creatures produce B12, the role of living foods in providing B12, and the complexities of B12 levels in supplementation and gut health.
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Quick takeaways

  • B12 is crucial for health, sourced from living foods like greens and fruits, not exclusively from meat.
  • Animal-derived B12 may not be suitable for humans, emphasizing the need for natural sources and non-synthetic supplements.

Deep dives

Understanding the Importance of B12

B12 is crucial for health, and its deficiency can lead to various symptoms like anxiety, depression, and fatigue. While many believe that B12 is primarily obtained from meat, the reality is that our bodies must create B12 from consuming living foods like leafy greens and fruits. This process involves a special microorganism found on these foods that manufacture B12 in our bodies, emphasizing the significance of consuming fresh produce for B12 production.

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