Need a B12 vitamin shot?B12 is a B complex vitamin that maintains healthy nerve tissue, DNA, energy and prevents anaemia. A deficiency can lead to speech problems, nerve disorders such as tingling in the hands or feet and even difficulty in walking. We need a special transport system in our stomach to carry B12 from our food (meats, dairy and eggs) into our blood stream called the intrinsic factor. Some people don’t make enough ‘intrinsic factor’ so no matter how many supplements or B12 rich foods they consume they start on a B12 decline that can lead to nerve disorders. That’s why you may hear of people having B12 injections or ‘shots’. B12 goes directly into the blood stream bypassing the stomach. If you’re worried about B12 talk to your doctor or ask for a B12 blood test to see how much you have.
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by Naturopath Lani Lopez

Need a B12 vitamin shot?
B12 is a B complex vitamin that maintains healthy nerve tissue, DNA, energy and prevents anaemia.
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How does Res-V® Plus work?

Resveratrol, supplied from Japanese knotweed in Res-V® Plus has many mechanisms which contribute to normal blood flow and other health giving benefits. Resveratrol – resveratrol has a smooth muscle relaxing effect on vascular vessels through the metric oxide pathway and inhibits platelet aggregation therefore increasing circulation.

Turmeric – inhibits platelet aggregation (although is much weaker than aspirin) is atherosclerotic protective and lowers cholesterol, and due to its antioxidant nature increases wound healing by reducing hydrogen peroxide damage and stimulates circulation.

Green Tea – inhibits platelet aggregation, acts as an anti-inflammatory herb and relaxes vascular smooth muscle and reduces cholesterol, triglyceride and leptin levels (Fassia et al 2000, Sayama et al 2000).

Pine Bark – pine inhibits muscle fatigue. Studies show that pine bark improves blood flow indicating better endothelial function, reduces blood thickness and reduces lower levels of inflammation in the body. It also reduces high blood pressure (Shand et al)

Red Grape Skin – has certain cofactors besides resveratrol which may benefit blood flow. Studies show drinking grape juice reduces LDL oxidation and ultrasound images show changes in the artery walls, indicating that blood flows more freely.