Most people know that the proper intake of vitamin B12 is needed to maintain energy and concentration, but did you know that there are many other benefits that come from the vitamin?

B12 helps the body break down carbohydrates and fats properly, helps to use iron, and maintain normal cell growth and repair. It also helps in the production of melatonin — hormones that help you sleep better.

A deficiency of vitamin B12 creates symptoms that can have an impact on health and productivity, such as a loss of energy, not thinking as clearly as possible and potentially an increase in stress.

So how do you make sure you are getting the vitamin B12 you need to operate at a high level? Foods from animals do the trick. Seafood, meat, poultry, milk and eggs all are an ample source, although excessive heat – such as when scrambling eggs — can potentially diminish the benefit.

Another option is the B12 shot, which provides a more dramatic result than other forms of vitamin B12 like eating certain foods or taking supplements, because it is injected directly into the muscle and arrives in the bloodstream in a shorter time.

Star Wellness is the company to call for your Vitamin B12 shot needs. The shots are inexpensive, usually $20, and can be included as part of a flu or other on-site clinic conducted by Star Wellness. They are known to effectively treat anemia, fatigue, some skin diseases and obesity. Other reported benefits include: clearer skin, improved stamina and weight loss.

To learn more or to schedule B12 shots for your workforce, call 800-685-5572.

www.StarWellnessUSA.com