vit b12 deficiency

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Q: what are basic food sources for vit b12 & vit d deficiency?
I wanna knw how to improve togethr on vit b12 n vit d deficiency in a person who is havin high cholestrol

A: The problem with Vitamin B is that it is very sensitive to heat and light. So it is difficult to get it properly from food sources. Also, you don’t want just B12. You want the full spectrum so it can work the way it needs to work. Everyone focuses on B12, but you wouldn’t buy a car with just an engine, right?

You need B complex. And you want one that is organic, not synthetic. Synthetic vitamins are something our bodies don’t recognize and therefore don’t absorb as well.

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There is also Vitamin D through here, but if you take this B complex for 2 weeks you will feel better than you have ever felt!

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Q: could light headedness be connected with vit B12 deficiency?

A: yes it can be connected to a B12 deficiency. If you have also been feeling very blue and lethargic it is a likely cause. folic acid and B12 tablets can be prescribed via your doctor for that deficiency. have a blood test and get it checked out honey, to help put your mind at rest .

Q: I have Vit B12 deficiency, high BP and underactive thyroid?
I was diagnosed 5 months ago. I have had a course of B12 injections but no treatment for thyroid as yet. I have to have it checked again next month to see if it is still underactive. The problem is, even after my B12 injections, I am still so tired all the time and I can’t motivate myself to do anything. I have just got over a really bad cold which doesn’t help. Could the thyroid problem be causing the tiredness and lethargy? Are there any supplements I can take to give me more energy?

A: Both B12 deficiency & hypothyroidism can cause fatigue. You’ve got a double hit. I can only imagine how you feel.

I was treated for B12 deficiency (secondary to another issue) & it took me over a month until I felt better. In the meantime, I had profound fatigue. I wasn’t sleepy, I just had to lean on something or lie down. I also had other symptoms.
You might try researching both conditions. I put a link to a (B12 defic.) page I had found informative.
–I hope that you are getting rest & that your health issues will begin to resolve soon.

Q: What are good sources of Vitamin B12 for a vegan?
According to what I know, Vit. B12 is not abundant in vegetables. But I might be probably wrong. Also I will be grateful if you can write the effects of deficiency of Vit.B12.
Thank you.
Thank you friends. Your answers were very hepful to me. May you all be well. Bye

A: A vegan multi-vitamin will cover you. But if you still think you need more then Road’s End Organics has a line of Shells & Chreese, Penne & Chreese, Mac & Chreese, etc (yes, ChReese) that is a good source of B12. Bolthouse Farms also has a delicious Blue Goodness smoothie that has about 120% of your daily B12 in 8oz. If you have access to it, seaweed has B12 also. Many fortified cereals will have you covered as well.

I found this on Answers.com:

“•Recent research has also found out that the absorption of B12 from dairy and meat is much poorer than it was thought to be. As a result, a large part of the population is suffering from a B12 deficiency, even though they include plenty of animal-based foods in their diet.”

As long as you’re eating a good variety of vegetables and other foods, you should be just fine. But it’s good to be aware and educated.

Q: How did buddhists prevent vitamin B12 deficiency when not eating meat/fish?
Wondering how they did it in the past, not asking for synthetic vitamin B complexes.

Are eggs and milk the only other sources (besides meat/fish) for vitamin B12 ? I know microorganisms are the only producers of vit B12, meat/fish (and eggs and milk ?) are simply the ‘places’ where animals ‘collect’ their vitamin B12 in, if i understood it correctly.

I read somewhere what might be an answer: in the past we didn’t clean vegetables as much, leaving some microorganisms on them and thus a source of vitamin B12 ?

A: milk products and wheat have b12 too.b12 is produced naturally in the small intestines too by the body.if the body is unable to extract b12 from the intestines even consuming supplements is useless.first thing early in the morning drink 2 glasses of water this helps in absorbing b12 from intestines as well as producing it in the intestines.breathing exercises also help.i dont take any meat or fish as well as milk products .i take wheat grass juice when available but i have no calcium or b12 defieciency.

Q: Vit B12 and nervous system question……?
When hubby started going blind the first thing doc says is take vit B12 at least until we find reason. Then I have prob (cubital tunnel syndrome) and surgeon asks me if other doc had me try vit B12. I am thinking B12 must help with the health of nerves. Can anyone tell me what this is? My assumption is that a deficiency of B12 can lead to nerve atrophy but I don`t understand the relationship. Please respond.

A: Vitamin B12 is a member of the vitamin B complex. It contains cobalt, and so is also known as cobalamin. It is exclusively synthesised by bacteria and is found primarily in meat, eggs and dairy products. There has been considerable research into proposed plant sources of vitamin B12. Fermented soya products, seaweeds, and algae such as spirulina have all been suggested as containing significant B12. However, the present consensus is that any B12 present in plant foods is likely to be unavailable to humans and so these foods should not be relied upon as safe sources. Many vegan foods are supplemented with B12. Vitamin B12 is necessary for the synthesis of red blood cells, the maintenance of the nervous system, and growth and development in children. Deficiency can cause anaemia. Vitamin B12 neuropathy, involving the degeneration of nerve fibres and irreversible neurological damage, can also occur.

Vitamin B12’s primary functions are in the formation of red blood cells and the maintenence of a healthy nervous system. B12 is necessary for the rapid synthesis of DNA during cell division. This is especially important in tissues where cells are dividing rapidly, particularly the bone marrow tissues responsible for red blood cell formation. If B12 deficiency occurs, DNA production is disrupted and abnormal cells called megaloblasts occur. This results in anaemia. Symptoms include excessive tiredness, breathlessness, listlessness, pallor, and poor resistance to infection. Other symptoms can include a smooth, sore tongue and menstrual disorders. Anaemia may also be due to folic acid deficiency, folic acid also being necessary for DNA synthesis.
B12 is also important in maintaining the nervous system. Nerves are surrounded by an insulating fatty sheath comprised of a complex protein called myelin. B12 plays a vital role in the metabolism of fatty acids essential for the maintainence of myelin. Prolonged B12 deficiency can lead to nerve degeneration and irreversible neurological damage.

When deficiency occurs, it is more commonly linked to a failure to effectively absorb B12 from the intestine rather than a dietary deficiency. Absorption of B12 requires the secretion from the cells lining the stomach of a glycoprotein, known as intrinsic factor. The B12-intrinsic factor complex is then absorbed in the ileum (part of the small intestine) in the presence of calcium. Certain people are unable to produce intrinsic factor and the subsequent pernicious anaemia is treated with injections of B12.

Vitamin B12 can be stored in small amounts by the body. Total body store is 2-5mg in adults. Around 80% of this is stored in the liver.

Vitamin B12 is excreted in the bile and is effectively reabsorbed. This is known as enterohepatic circulation. The amount of B12 excreted in the bile can vary from 1 to 10ug (micrograms) a day. People on diets low in B12, including vegans and some vegetarians, may be obtaining more B12 from reabsorption than from dietary sources. Reabsorption is the reason it can take over 20 years for deficiency disease to develop in people changing to diets absent in B12. In comparison, if B12 deficiency is due to a failure in absorption it can take only 3 years for deficiency disease to occur.
Dietary Sources
The only reliable unfortified sources of vitamin B12 are meat, dairy products and eggs. There has been considerable research into possible plant food sources of B12. Fermented soya products, seaweeds and algae have all been proposed as possible sources of B12. However, analysis of fermented soya products, including tempeh, miso, shoyu and tamari, found no significant B12.
Spirulina, an algae available as a dietary supplement in tablet form, and nori, a seaweed, have both appeared to contain significant amounts of B12 after analysis. However, it is thought that this is due to the presence of compounds structurally similar to B12, known as B12 analogues. These cannot be utilised to satisfy dietary needs. Assay methods used to detect B12 are unable to differentiate between B12 and it’s analogues, Analysis of possible B12 sources may give false positive results due to the presence of these analogues.

Researchers have suggested that supposed B12 supplements such as spirulina may in fact increase the risk of B12 deficiency disease, as the B12 analogues can compete with B12 and inhibit metabolism.

The current nutritional consensus is that no plant foods can be relied on as a safe source of vitamin B12.

Bacteria present in the large intestine are able to synthesise B12. In the past, it has been thought that the B12 produced by these colonic bacteria could be absorbed and utilised by humans. However, the bacteria produce B12 too far down the intestine for absorption to occur, B12 not being absorbed through the colon lining.

Human faeces can contain significant B12. A study has shown that a group of Iranian vegans obtained adequate B12 from unwashed vegetables which had been fertilised with human manure. Faecal contamination of vegetables and other plant foods can make a significant contribution to dietary needs, particularly in areas where hygiene standards may be low. This may be responsible for the lack of aneamia due to B12 deficiency in vegan communities in developing countries.

Good sources of vitamin B12 for vegetarians are dairy products or free-range eggs. ½ pint of milk (full fat or semi skimmed) contains 1.2 µg. A slice of vegetarian cheddar cheese (40g) contains 0.5 µg. A boiled egg contains 0.7 µg. Fermentation in the manufacture of yoghurt destroys much of the B12 present. Boiling milk can also destroy much of the B12.

Vegans are recommended to ensure their diet includes foods fortified with vitamin B12. A range of B12 fortified foods are available. These include yeast extracts, Vecon vegetable stock, veggieburger mixes, textured vegetable protein, soya milks, vegetable and sunflower margarines, and breakfast cereals.

Required Intakes
The old Recommended Daily Amounts (RDA’s) have now been replaced by the term Reference Nutrient intake (RNI). The RNI is the amount of nutrient which is enough for at least 97% of the population.
Reference Nutrient Intakes for Vitamin B12, µg/day. (1000 µg = 1mg)

Age RNI
0 to 6 months 0.3 µg
7 to 12 months 0.4 µg
1 to 3 yrs 0.5 µg
4 to 6 yrs 0.8 µg
7 to 10 yrs 1.0 µg
11 to 14 yrs 1.2 µg
15 + yrs 1.5 µg
Breast feeding women 2.0 µg

Pregnant women are not thought to require any extra B12, though little is known about this. Lactating women need extra B12 to ensure an adequate supply in breast milk.

B12 has very low toxicity and high intakes are not thought to be dangerous.
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Q: Vitamin B Deficiency or Hyperthyroid? Do you have these?
For the last week my tongue looks a swollen and I’m getting that ’scalloped’ look on the edges from where my teeth are pressing into it. Also the tip of my tongue hurts and the sides are sore. Along with this I’ve been having muscle twitches.

From searching the web it seems Vit B12 deficiency and Hyperthyroid are likely causes.

If you know about either of these, are their any home remedies I can do to treat these? Is over-the-counter B12 enough if you have a deficiency?
Yeah, that’s pretty much it. The twitching was worse, but is going away. I had myself convinced I had ALS at 38, but I’m kind of getting over that. No weight gain/loss, skin and hair look fine.

I just had a CBC done a couple of months ago – everything was fine. Guess I need to go back though. Not sure, but I’m guessing they don’t check for vit deficiencies when doing that.

A: Vit B12 supplementation is not going to help if you aren’t absorbing B12, which could mean a possibility of a GI issue.
From the sounds of it, you need to see a doctor and have some labs drawn soon. Are those the only symptoms? How about weight gain/ loss? Condition of skin, hair, fatigue, exercise tolerance, etc. EVERYTHING needs to be considered.

Q: Vitamin B12 for vegans?
I am thinking about becoming vegan but I am concerned about vitamin B12 deficiency. Are there any natural plant food sources of vit B12? I heard that some cereals and “fortified” soymilks have vitamin B12 in them, but this is of course added to the product by the company that makes them.

When they fortify vegan foods with vB12, where is that B12 derived from? Isn’t it a bacteria? Oh yeah, and how much vitamin B12 should you have daily if you are a vegan?

A: Vitamin B12 is a required supplement for vegans, for a single reason: because food is so washed and sanitised nowadays, B12 that would be naturally present in unwashed plant material is not there anymore.

All B12 is made from bacteria. Animals consume plant life which has B12 producing bacteria on its surface. and then the B12 becomes concentrated in the animal’s tissues. Hence animal products can become a source of B12 for humans. Humans also previously consumed unwashed plant life, and the very small amounts of B12 relative to other vitamins needed probably ensured this was sufficient. In many parts of the world, this is still probably many people’s source of B12.

Vegans consume supplements of B12 grown from cultivated bacteria, as there are many advantages of course to eating washed plant life. One or two daily servings of fortified foods or a single B12 capsule available from health stores should be sufficient.

Q: My 3 years old girl has feet pain a night?
My 3 years old girl has feet pain at night.she will cried out in pain thru’out some nights.i have read the previous about growing pain,but it was mention mainly on legs and knees.Anybody has the same experience as mine on her feet?Brought her to pead,suspect calcium or vit B12 deficiency,supplement given with not much improvement.Please advise a worry mother.

A: My son had that problem when he was around that age. The doc suspected an iron deficiency (anemia). He didn’t do initial blood work, just instructed me to put 1-2 drops of liquid iron in his juice 2x a day. I guess it worked because a few weeks later everything was fine. He did say if things did not improve that they would do blood work because bone pain can be caused by many different things.

When he was having the pain, I gave him Tylenol/Advil combo, and wrapped his feet in a heating pad set on low. It helped both of us sleep at night.

Q: had blood test for vitamin defiencency done. How long does it take to come back?
I had a blood test for Vit. B12 and D deficiency. Does anyone know how long it takes to get them back? It’s been a week and the doctor said they aren’t back yet. I’m used to the 24-48 hr wait.

A: its a simple test. should be a week or two

Q: i am tired all the time, what is wrong with me?
i am tired all the time, falling asleep at work on my desk. i am not over sleeping or under, my diet is fine, doctors say there is nothing wrong we me. i was diagnosed with Vit b12 deficiency 3 years ago, they have now decided i do not have it anymore and i never did. i was fine when i was on the injections and now i am back to the way i was before i had the injections. i have had all the tests and the doctors say there is nothing wrong. what do i do?

A: Drink lots of orange juice and take vitamin c they give energy.

Q: hi i got this itchyness on my penis ?
itching on lower part of scrotum,wrist,buttocks,sometimes between my fingers,elbow since 2 months i havthis problem with rash on every site behind my knee also and when my penis erectcts i get sevear itching on my penis and i hav vit B12 deficiency anemia so in 2 months i got so many injections of vitB12 please help finding my problem….

A: Scabies suspected.
Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies causes intensely pruritic lesions with erythematous papules and burrows in web spaces, wrists, waistline, and genitals. Diagnosis is based on examination and scrapings. Treatment is with topical scabicides or rarely oral ivermectin.
Symptoms:Signs of a scabies infestation include intense itching, or small bumps or a rash on the penis, between the fingers, on buttocks, breasts, wrists, thighs, or around the navel.
Consult a Dermatologist.

Q: please help me out. i m emotionally disturbed about my health?
i ve these pains in the chest which last a few secs. i ve shown it to many ERs but after 3 ecgs and one echocard which was normal and some meds for anxiety these episodes dont end. many people suggest me many things like:
1] vit b12 deficiency?
2]hyperthyroidism for which i tested negative
3]gastritis
4] costochondritis
5] anxiety.

my life is so ruined to the extent that i m scared to do many activities. i even gt scared tp sleep off in the nights. please help me out with this

A: This is certainly not related to an underlying heart condition, but there are also many other things that can lead to chest pain, such as anxiety, lung issues, musculoskeletal (pulled muscle, costochondritis), heartburn and precordial catch syndrome. Pain that lasts for only a few seconds is not consistent with a heart condition. It suggests a musculoskeletal cause, anxiety or precordial catch syndrome. Precordial catch syndrome is characterized by short episodes of chest pain in otherwise healthy young people and it is very possible that this is what you are experiencing. It requires no treatment or evaluation and is not associated with any long term problems. It is not possible to diagnose you over the internet though and you should follow up with your primary doctor regarding this. Three normal EKGs are very reassuring that you do not have a serious heart condition. I do not know your age or medical history though.

I can guarantee this is not B12 deficiency. Symptoms suggestive of B12 deficiency would include symptoms from anemia (shortness of breath, fatigue) and peripheral nerve issues (tingling in the feet or weakness.) Chest pain is not directly associated to B12 deficiency and I have no idea why anyone would suggest this as a possible cause. Also this does not sound like hyperthyroidism at all. Symptoms suggestive of hyperthyroidism include weight loss, tremor, nervousness, increased appetite, diarrhea, fast heart rate, etc. Hyperthyroidism is not known to directly cause chest pain. Gastritis is the medical term for stomach irritation and it is a rare cause of chest pain. I think it is unlikely based on the description of your symptoms, but it is not impossible. It is associated with pain more in the upper abdomen and maybe nausea/vomiting. Costochondritis and anxiety are certainly possibilities as I mentioned above.

Q: how many of you think the medical profession sucks?
I had blood work done friday due to a massive blister that I’ve had since january which started as a sore in december. Well the first time I was checked was in april and given herpes medication, the second time on friday I was told it might be vit B12 deficiency. well I haven’t heard back from the blood test which was checking everything. Now it’s not like I went in for routine check up.

I recently turned 19 a month ago and I’m trying to be an adult as i moved across the country by myself straight after high school and this being the first time in 7 years that I’ve seen a doctor. Now I went and wondered why I was so scared..

Oh now I remember bc doctors could care less and give you no f****ing answers bc they want nothing to do with you! No one does there job anymore, and its pity on them for choosing a career in the med field where treating and helping ppl is there main focus. I hate the feeling of being a bother to someone, especially to someone who basically holds my life in there hands and have them not give a flying f*ck about what is wrong when you’ve gone twice and called in between and was basically told I was an idiot bc the medication wasn’t working. I don’t know if I’m being dealt with this way bc of my age or bc it is how they work. Just bc I’m young doesn’t mean I’m naive and don’t do my research as to what goes on, what’s prescribed, treatments, disease and diagnosis and life in general! For people who have such high degrees, you’d think they’d learn something during all those years of school. NOT TO CHOOSE A FEILD YOU HAVE NO DESIRE DOING!! Also, for people who hold those high degree, it really wonders me how they are so ignorant and dumb! I personally think it’s disgusting!

How many of you have ever felt this way and feel the anxiety of doctors not doing there job correctly and how did you handle it? What’s your opinion?
if it helps the blister is under my tongue… No companionship for such mentors!

A: Some medical professionals are better and more knowledgeable than others. Some people are nicer and more respectful than others, too, but that goes for all of humankind. Doctors can’t perform miracles and they don’t know everything. Also, medical professionals tend to be overworked, especially nurses, which doesn’t make their job any easier. You may also be getting less respect because of your age.

Q: Is this Iron and B12 Anemia?
I had a blood test done the other day for Anemia and I don’t understand all of the results. I have been to the doctor and she did explain some of the things about the blood test but not everything. I received a copy of the results to take to my ENT surgeon, for when I have my tonsils out.
Iron – 24uolm/L (7-27)
TIBC – H 78 uolm/L (45-72)
Saturation 31% (20-55)
Ferratin L 26 ug/L (30-150)
Vitamin B12 164 pmol/L (>150)
Active B12 L 35 pmol/L (>35)
Red Cell Folate 2251 nmol/L (>900)

I don’t understand why the TIBC is so high and my ferritin and B12 is so low?
Why is the Red Cell Folate at 2251nmol/L when the recommended range is below 900?
Am I anemic? The doctor never said either way, but did tell me to start taking Iron tablets with Vit C.
Do I have a B12 deficiency? If so, why do I? What other test might I need to have to find out why I have a B12 deficiency?
Is there a possibility they will cancel my surgery again?

I thought I was pretty healthy 21yo female, I eat a balanced diet, and take daily medication for migraines.
Thanks

A: Iron-binding capacity, total (Serum) 250 to 460 mcg/dL or 45 to 82 mcmol/L (Conversion factor 0.18). You have got 78 mcmol/L which is high normal.
TIBC is usually higher-than-normal when the body’s iron stores are low. Higher-than-normal TIBC may mean:
* Iron deficiency anemia
* Pregnancy (late)
Ferritin (Serum) Male: 16-300 ng/mL; Female: 4-161 ng/mL. or Male: 16-300 mcg/L; Female: 4-161 mcg/L (Conversion factor-1.00) You have got 26 mcg/L which is low normal.
The lower the ferritin level, even within the “normal” range, the more likely it is that the patient does not have enough iron.
Vitamin B12 (Serum) 140-820 pg/mL or 100-600 pmol/L (Conversion factor 0.74). You have got 164 pmol/L which is low normal.
Red cell foliate: Normal – more than (>) 900 nmol/L. Folic acid (red cells) – Whole blood: 165-760 ng/mL or 370-1720 nmol/L (Conversion factor 2.27) (Lavender) Hence the test result is high normal.
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
The drugs you are taking may or may not affect the test results.
Consult your doctor or Lab technician.
Please note that I am not a medical professional.

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