Vitamin B12 and folic acid are both B vitamins that are essential for many important biochemical reactions in the body. Oftentimes, vitamin B12 and folic acid work together in a symbiotic relationship to supply energy and prevent nerve damage resulting from vitamin deficiencies. So, how do you know if you’re getting enough vitamin [...]
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) isn’t just for school-aged kids; many adults have also struggled with concentration issues for years, without understanding causes of attention deficit disorder in diet, behavior, and underlying illnesses. Often, vitamin B12 deficiency causes cognitive decline, causing memory loss, poor attention skills, and fatigue. Vitamin B12 benefits Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) [...]
Pernicious anemia can creep up on you- the seven stages of vitamin B12 deficiency begin with mild symptoms indicating low levels of vitamin B12 (cobalamin), but with time progress into debilitating, sometimes life-threatening illness, including increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Here’s what you should know about the various stages of vitamin [...]
What causes foot numbness? You know, that horrible “pins and needles” sensation you keep getting in your feet (and sometimes hands), that takes forever to go away. Don’t ignore painful tingling in the extremities, because it could be a sign of a severe injury or underlying illness. If you frequently experience foot numbness [...]
When we suffer from constant chronic fatigue, house work might be the last thing on our mind. How can we be bothered with dirty dishes and piled-up laundry when our bones are aching and we’re too tired to get out of bed each morning? Because the truth is, clutter makes us more tired. [...]
What’s the cause of vitamin B12 deficiency disease? There are many factors that can interfere with absorption of this essential B vitamin, cobalamin. If you’ve had gastric bypass surgery, for instance, or if you frequently suffer from gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn’s disease, then you’re a risky candidate for pernicious anemia, or vitamin [...]
As an anti-aging vitamin, B12 won’t really turn back the hands of time, but it will help to delay many of the symptoms of aging. Vitamin B12 is one of many essential nutrients that keeps you feeling sharp, energetic and on top of the world. Find out what vitamin B12, the anti-aging vitamin [...]
Balancing blood sugar levels with diabetes can be tricky- If you have diabetes and vitamin B12 deficiency, then you need to stick to a healthy treatment plan that will help you maintain a healthy response to insulin and boost energy naturally, without the need for metformin. That’s because certain medications, including metformin, interfere [...]
Vitamin B12 deficiency fatigue makes it difficult to get anything done- by noonish, you’re already wiped out and ready to call it a day and hit the sack. If you’re already taking vitamin B12 supplements, then you’re off to a great start. Here are some foods that you can eat to put an [...]