Vitamin B 12

Vitamin B₁₂, vitamin B12 or vitamin B-12, also called cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin with a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the formation of blood. It is one of the eight B vitamins. It is normally involved in the metabolism of every cell of the human body, especially affecting DNA synthesis and regulation, but also fatty acid synthesis and energy production. Neither fungi, plants nor animals are capable of producing vitamin B₁₂. Only bacteria and archaea have the enzymes required for its synthesis, although many foods are a natural source of B₁₂ because of bacterial symbiosis. The vitamin is the largest and most structurally complicated vitamin and can be produced industrially only through bacterial fermentation-synthesis.

Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal products, including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products. Vitamin B12 is generally not present in plant foods, but fortified breakfast cereals are a readily available source of vitamin B12 with high bioavailability for vegetarians  Some nutritional yeast products also contain vitamin B12. Fortified foods vary in formulation, so it is important to read product labels to determine which added nutrients they contain.

Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency can potentially cause severe and irreversible damage, especially to the brain and nervous system. At levels only slightly lower than normal, a range of symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and poor memory may be experienced.

Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency can also cause symptoms of mania and psychosis. Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency can be caused by the metabolic disorder pernicious anemia.

1. Clams, Oysters, and Mussels 
2. Liver 
3.  Caviar (Fish Eggs) 
4. Octopus
5.  fish 
6. lamb
7.  cheese

Contains Vitamin B12

Iodine

Iodine is an essential trace mineral crucial in the functioning of the thyroid gland, an organ that stores the minerals needed for the synthesis of our thyroid hormones. It is important to get adequate amounts of iodine in your diet to ensure the proper functioning of the this vital gland which controls much of our metabolism, detoxification, growth and development.Research has shown that a lack of iodine foods in your diet may lead to enlargement of the thyroid gland, lethargy, fatigue, weakness of the immune system, slow metabolism, autism, weight gain and possibly even mental states such as anxiety and depression.

The sources of iodine are

Yogurt15458.1%

Milk12239%

Eggs7818%

Strawberries468.6%

Cheese726.7%

List of Alkaline Foods

• Bananas Chocolate
• Figs
• Mineral water
• Orange juice
• Potatoes
• Spinach
• Watermelon
• Dandelion Greens  
• Fruits Apple 
• Almond

 

Food Rich in Iron

food Source	Serving Size (oz.)	Iron (mg)
Soybeans mature boiled	½ cup	4.4
Lentil Cooked	½ cup	3.3
Red Kidney Beans boiled	½ cup	2.6
Garbanzo Beans boiled	½ cup	2.4
Cowpeas cooked	½ cup	2.2
Baked beans, canned	½ cup	2.0
Mung Beans. boiled	½ cup	1.41
Tofu firm	½ cup	1.8
Spinach, cooked	½ cup	3.2
Potato baked with skin	1 medium	2.8
Soybeans green cooked	½ cup	2.2
Lima Beans	½ cup	1.8
Spinach, raw	1 cup	1.5
Peas, frozen and prepared	½ cup	1.3
Green Peas cooked	½ cup	1.2
Broccoli, raw	1 stalk	1.1
Black-eyed peas cooked	½ cup	0.9
Broccoli, cooked	½ cup	0.6
Rice, white enriched, cooked	1 cup	1.8
Bread whole wheat	2 Slices	1.7
Rice, brown, cooked	1 cup	1.0
Roti whole-grain wheat	made with 1/5 cup flour	0.93
Bread White	2 Slices	1.4
Pumpkin seeds roasted	1 oz	4.2
Figs dried	5 each	2.1
Apricots, dried, med.-size	10 each	1.7
Dates	10 each	1.6
Prune juice	½ cup	1.5
Raisins, Seedless Packed	½ cup	1.5
Almonds, raw	10 - 12 each	0.7

Karkkidaka kanji

 Ingredients
1. 5gm Malli
2. 5gm Vizhalari
3. 5gm Chrupunnayari
4. 5gm Kutakapalayari
5. 5gm Karkokilari
6. 5gm Cumin seeds
7. 5gm Aniseed
8. 5gm Ayamodakam
9. 5gm Fenugreek
10. 5gm Aashali
11. 5gm Putharichundaveru
12. 5gmVarattumanjal
13. 5gm Mustard seeds
14. 5gm Chukku
15. 5gm Sathakuppa
16. 5gm Naruneendikizhangu
17. 5gm Karimjeerakam
18. 5gm Cardamom
19. 5gm Thakkolam
20. 5gm Grambu
21. 5gm Nutmeg
22. 1 liter water
23. 250ml Cow Milk/Coconut Milk
24. I tsp ghee
25. 5gm Small onion
Method
Boil the ingredients 1-23 well in a cleaned pot for 15 minutes. Clean the small onions and fry it well in one teaspoon of ghee or coconut oil. Mix the fried onions to the prepared solution and let it cool for 10 minutes .