B12 DEFICIENCY
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Posted by on 28th, 2009 B12 Deficiency
Use of metformin (brand names include Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Fortamet, Riomet, and Glumetza) may inhibit your B12 absorption, especially at higher doses
Signs to look for:
- 1. Fatigue, lack of energy, muscle weakness, tingling in your extremities
- 2. Mental fogginess or problems with your memory, trouble sleeping
- 3. Mood swings, especially feelings of apathy or lack of motivation
Symptoms of long-term, chronic B12 deficiency can include:
- depression
- dementia and Alzheimer’s
- anemia
- neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions
- female fertility and childbearing problems
- heart disease and cancer
Other effects are
- proper food digestion and absorption
- healthy nervous system function
- formation of red blood cells
- proper circulation
- healthy immune system function
- mood regulation
- mental clarity, concentration, memory function
If you’re over 50 or a vegan/vegetarian, your chances of being vitamin B12 deficient are higher than average
B12 is present in natural form in chicken, beef, pork, eggs, milk, seafood.
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