It’s not uncommon to feel a bit depressed in winter; or in cooler weather.
This may be seasonal affective disorder caused by reduced light or it could be caused by a low blood level of vitamin B12.
As you get older your ability to absorb vitamin B12 often reduces. This is due to your body’s declining production of a protein called Intrinsic Factor. Intrinsic Factor helps your body absorb vitamin B12.
Read more on what vitamin B12 does in your body, what food contains vitamin B12, and more on our website by following the link to this blog post.
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Natasha, Ange and Anna
Membership and Community Team
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