Hi Nikki, I did a study of vitamins whilst doing a reflexology practitioners course recently. Here's what I discovered about B6 and B12:
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) - Natural diuretic; beneficial for menstrual problems, stress-related problems, allergies, nausea during pregnancy, joint and muscle pain, to boost the immune system, and to help in preventing kidney stones.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) - Helps with fatigue; prevents most anaemia; has been used in the treatment of osteoporosis, hepatitis, shingles, asthma, bursitis, eczema, allergies, and digestion.
Food sources -Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) - Brewer's yeast, carrots, eggs, fish, meat, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and wheatgerm.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) - Brewer's yeast, clams, herring, kidney, liver, mackerel, dairy products, seafood, kelp.
Deficiencies cause -
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) - Muscle weakness, irritability, nervousness, depression, fatigue, nervous system and nerve-related problems, insomnia, confusion, poor co-ordination, hyperactivity, dermatitis, eye and visual disturbances.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) - Difficulty walking or speaking, soreness or weakness of the arms or legs, mood changes, mental slowness, and fatigue.
With regard to stores in the UK - I would recommend Holland and Barratt but also a new chain of health stores called Fresh 'n' Wild are very helpful. I imagine both have websites.
Good luck.
Cheyenne
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