Supports Bone Health
Vitamin B12 helps support bone health and assists in the prevention of osteoporosis. It does this by encouraging the development of new bone tissue, which is essential in preventing bone loss and the development of osteoarthritis, a degeneration of the joints which results in pain and loss of joint function.
Osteoporosis is a condition where bones weaken and become brittle; even minor stresses like bending over or coughing can result in a fracture. Many osteoporosis-related fractures happen in the hip, spine, or wrist, and is most likely to occur in postmenopausal women. Men also have osteoporosis, but less often.
Osteoporosis has been associated with several risk factors, including a history of eating disorders, which include anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. It may also affect those with a family history of osteoporosis. Additionally, sedentary lifestyles, inadequate calcium intake, and smoking are primary causes of the development of osteoporosis.
The symptoms of osteoporosis include a thinning of the bones and pain, especially when standing or walking, leading to an inability to perform normal daily activities. Additionally, osteoporosis may lead to fractures or deformities in the hips, spine, and wrist. Exercise, vitamin and mineral supplements, and pharmaceuticals are possible treatments for osteoporosis.
