Vegan Alert-B-12 deficiency
Recognizing a B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency can be slow to develop, causing symptoms to appear gradually and intensify over time. It can also come on relatively quickly. Given the array of symptoms it can cause, the condition can be overlooked or confused with something else. Symptoms may include:
- strange sensations, numbness, or tingling in the hands, legs, or feet
- difficulty walking (staggering, balance problems)
- anemia
- a swollen, inflamed tongue
- yellowed skin (jaundice)
- difficulty thinking and reasoning (cognitive difficulties), or memory loss
- paranoia or hallucinations
- weakness
- fatigue
While an experienced physician may be able to detect a vitamin B12 deficiency with a good interview and physical exam,a MMA urine test is needed to confirm the condition. Most physicians do not understand the causes and correct treatments, So much so that the CDC has an online course for physicians to take. ACTION ALERT(- out of 10 Vegan sites this author has visited, they encourage fortified foods. Beware that most commercial supplements and fortifications use cyanocobalamin Read this vital report by clicking the previous link ( if you are Vegan and taking algae you will not test accurately with a blood test)Vitamin B12 deficiency is so easily overlooked that the Centers for Disease Control has a course for physicians called “Why Vitamin B12 Deficiency Should Be on Your Radar Screen.”)
Recognizing a B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency can be slow to develop, causing symptoms to appear gradually and intensify over time. It can also come on relatively quickly. Given the array of symptoms it can cause, the condition can be overlooked or confused with something else. Symptoms may include:
- strange sensations, numbness, or tingling in the hands, legs, or feet
- difficulty walking (staggering, balance problems)
- anemia
- a swollen, inflamed tongue
- yellowed skin (jaundice)
- difficulty thinking and reasoning (cognitive difficulties), or memory loss
- paranoia or hallucinations
- weakness
- fatigue
1) Coconut oil. Arguably the most effective preventive food for avoiding Alzheimer's, coconut oil has a near-miraculous ability to both repair and rejuvenate the brain. Scientists have learned that brains unable to properly metabolize glucose require a special compound known as ketones to effectively function -- and coconut oil is the richest known source of a special type of fat that is converted directly into ketones upon consumption. Known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), these powerful substances help to eliminate the amyloid plaques in the brain that are linked to Alzheimer's, as well as facilitate the restoration of a healthy brain.
Dr. Mary Newport, M.D., medical director at the neonatal intensive care unit at Spring Hill Regional Hospital in Florida, is a testament to the power of coconut oil, as her husband was able to completely heal his developing dementia by taking coconut oil. By simply taking about four tablespoons of either coconut or palm kernel oil daily, Dr. Newport's husband was essentially cured of his condition in about a year.
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2) Turmeric. Another powerful dementia-fighter, turmeric, also commonly known as curcumin, is an absolute must for maintaining brain health. In India, where turmeric is widely consumed as part of curry and other meal dishes, Alzheimer's and dementia rates are among the lowest in the world. And numerous scientific studies have found that turmeric exhibits measurable anti-dementia effects, as it is a powerful brain food.
A comprehensive study on turmeric published by Dr. James A. Duke, Ph.D., back in 2007 reveals that turmeric contains a unique compound that directly blocks the formation of beta-amyloid plaques, which are believed to be one of the primary substances responsible for Alzheimer's. According to his analysis, more than 50 published studies from around the world confirm this therapeutic function (http://www.drweil.com).
Once someone has overcome all of the hurdles to get appropriate testing and is told that they have vitamin B12 deficiency, there is still a problem to overcome- getting the right KIND of vitamin B12. There are several kinds of vitamin B12 that are all CALLED vitamin B12, but only ONE, methylcobalamin, is the form that should be used in the vast majority of cases. Finally more doctors use methylcobalamin, favoring this over using their prescription pads while practicing good science in their decision to supplement this vital vitamin. When talking about vitamin B12, this is actually a generic term for a class of compounds called the Cobalamins, and indeed when one has vitamin B12 deficiency, it is more scientifically called Cobalamin Deficiency. This makes perfect sense when you understand that the various formulations of Vitamin B12 all end with the suffix Cobalamin. While there are MANY `Cobalamins`, only three are generally used as dietary supplements, namely: Hydroxocobalamin Cyanocobalamin Methylcobalamin All three types are considered `Vitamin B12`, they are NOT all the same and using the right one can be a critical decision. Cyanocobalamin is probably the most commonly used in the medical world and is often given as `B12 Shots` in a doctor's office for those with certain medical conditions. But cyanocobalamin is actually the WORST choice, despite the fact that doctors in the US are more likely to prescribe it over any other form. Not only does cyanocobalamin require a higher dosage for the same effectiveness of hydroxycobalamin, but it is Entirely Ineffective for several different conditions related to vitamin B12 deficiency. As such, it has been suggested repeatedly by several researchers, starting with Dr. AG Freeman in 1970, that cyanocobalamin should be removed from the market. While Great Britain followed through with researcher recommendations and removed the inferior product, doctors in the the United States have no such restrictions and still use cyanocobalamin routinely. "...there [is] no condition in which it has been claimed that cyanocobalamin was preferable to "Methylcobalamin" `Cyanocobalamin- a case for withdrawal: discussion paper` While hydroxocobalamin is preferred over cyanocobalamin, another formulation called Methylcobalamin is actually the BEST choice. Technically a `coenzyme` of vitamin B12, it is almost never used despite being effective, readily available, inexpensive and available in both sublingual preparations and injectable form. This is too bad because there are many people that could very well benefit from the methylcobalamin form of vitamin B12 that would NOT benefit from the other forms. Degenerative neurologic problems are where methylcobalamin shows its greatest benefits over other cobalamin preparations, and it is often one of the ONLY promising treatments for these tragic diseases. While Japan uses methylcobalamin nearly exclusively and it is the form present in prescription vitamin B12 there, the United States has virtually ignored the hundreds of studies that show the benefits this simple vitamin can bring. "Methylcobalamin is the form found in food and has much higher bioavailability than the form most widely available in supplements, cyanocobalamin." `B12 (Cobalamin)` As Wikipedia explains: "A common synthetic form of the vitamin, cyanocobalamin, does not occur in nature, but is used in many pharmaceuticals and supplements, and as a food additive, because of its lower cost. In the body it is converted to the physiological forms, methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, leaving behind the cyanide... Not only has methylcobalamin been shown to work in neurologic diseases,(diabetic neuropathy) it also helps with the elimination of toxic substances in the body. One of the ways that humans detoxify is through a process called 'Methylation'. Methylation is a CRITICAL function of a healthy body, but all too often we 'use up' the necessary raw materials because of our nearly constant exposure to environmental pollutants. Methylcobalamin is actually able to replenish the 'methyl' portion that is missing in methylation, while the other forms of vitamin B12 REQUIRE a methyl donor in order to be converted into a biologically active form in the blood. Therefore, people who already HAVE methylation detoxification problems, such as children with autism, and Asperger's can actually be made WORSE if other forms of vitamin B12 are administered! While getting ENOUGH vitamin B12 is an important factor for maintaining general well being, getting the right KIND, in the form of methylcobalamin is equally important. In fact, choosing correctly could very well mean the difference between good health and disease. **Removing the cyanide molecule from the vitamin and then flushing it out of your body requires using up so-called "methyl groups" of molecules in your body that are needed to fight things like homocysteine (high levels cause heart disease). By taking low-quality cyanobalamin, you're actually stealing methyl groups from your body and making it do more work at the biochemical level. This uses up substances such as glutathione that are often in short supply anyway, potentially worsening your overall health situation rather than helping it. |
| “These findings indicate that methyl-B12 promotes regeneration of degenerating nerve terminals” Says scientist K Yamazaki – 1994 |
| “An overall beneficial therapeutic effect on the neuropathy status was observed in all three groups during the study, and a significant improvement in most of the parameters studied appeared already at the 3rd week of therapy. The greatest change occurred in the group of patients receiving the high dose of benfotiamine” Says researcher G Winkler – 1999 |
| “Ultra-high dose methylcobalamine promotes nerve regeneration.” Scientist T Watanabe – 1994 |
| “The active group showed statistical improvement… and no side effects were encountered.” Researchers from King Khalid University |
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