In addition to auto immune disorders there is strong evidence that vitamin B12 has been highly effective in the treatment of the symptoms of: anemia, ataxia, muscle weakness, rigid muscles, incontinence, low blood pressure, vision problems, dimentia, pyschosis and mood disturbances.

Other conditions such as alzheimers disease, angioplasty, breast cancer, canker sores, cardiovascular disease, cervical cancer, claudication, depression, diabetic neuropathy, prevention of fractures, high cholesterol, and joint (elbow pain) have been shown to have benefited from vitamin B12 supplementation under certain research conditions. (more information)

Vitamin B12 has for decades been used with anecdotal success in the treatment of those suffering from the effects of:

• Immunosuppression
• Chemotherapy
• Allergies
• Inflammatory Bowl Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Liver disease
• Male Infertility
• Tennis Elbow
• Periodontal Disease
• Diabetes
• Tinnitus
• Pigmentation Disorders
• Seizure Disorders
• Carcinogens IE. Tobacco Smoke
• Thyroid Disorders

For further exploration of illnesses for which vitamin B12 may be relevant in the treatment can be found at the Mayo Clinic Online.

Vitamin B12 is very popular amongst athletes who place heavy demands on their body for high performance. Even a small B-vitamin deficiency can result in reduced performance and recovery. Individual B-vitamin requirements vary and may depend upon the type and intensity of exercise, the amount of nutrients lost through sweat, and urine, and individual differences in diet. Those most at risk for the B-vitamin deficiencies include athletes who are limiting calories or have specialized, consistent or restricted eating plans.

Researchers at Oregon State University, published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, found that athletes who lack B-vitamins have reduced high-intensity exercise performance and are less able to repair damaged muscles or build muscle mass than their peers who eat a diet rich with B-vitamins.

Additionally, the heightened sense of well being that can result from supplementation has been reported anecdotally to contribute to increased motivation and drive which leads to better performance. Athletes that feel good perform better.

B12 supplementation can be quite helpful for people who do not eat meat or animal products which are normally humans best sources of B12. This is especially true for vegans.

Without vitamin B12 the body has difficulty creating the red blood cells which carry oxygen and allow the brain and the nervous system to function properly. A deficiency in vitamin B12 can result in symptoms of chronic fatigue and lethargy. Evidence abounds of people combating the adverse of effects of such deficiencies with vitamin B12 supplementation. (Vitamin B12’s application in respect of chronic fatigue)

BY EXTENSION MANY PEOPLE WITH NORMAL TO HIGH ENERGY LEVELS USE VITAMIN B12 TO MAXIMIZE THEIR ENERGY EITHER FOR DAILY LIFE OR ATHLETIC ENDEAVOR.