(NaturalNews) -- Awareness of vitamin B12's importance is getting more attention lately. Every cell in our body uses vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 deficiency is more common than previously considered, and low B12 levels mimic many symptoms of other diseases.

Most professional health practitioners don't consider it as a probable cause for their patients' symptoms. Also, the common blood serum test may read high enough, but the reading probably includes what is termed human-inactive B12, which does little or nothing for your cells.

Although vegetarians and vegans are more prone to B12 deficiency, it occurs among meat eaters as well. Except for chlorella, plant foods are poor sources of human-active B12.

All usual B12 sources, such as meat, eggs, and dairy won't do much if one's small intestines are lacking the intrinsic factor. The intrinsic factor is a special protein produced in the small intestine that is key to extracting B12 from foods and assimilating it into the blood.

That's why meat and dairy consumers are not exempt from vitamin B12 deficiency. The usual symptoms of fatigue, depression, anxiety, and anemia are overwhelmed by many more physical and neurological manifestations than commonly known. Regardless of diet, it's estimated over 80 percent of the population is vitamin B12 deficient.

Proper testing and supplementation should be looked into by everyone whose health is sub-par or manifesting any symptoms listed in this source (http://www.vega-licious.com).

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