{"id":85419,"date":"2025-02-13T08:06:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T08:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/alternative-medicine\/b12-deficiency-a-growning-concern-in-children-and-adults\/"},"modified":"2025-02-13T08:06:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T08:06:36","slug":"b12-deficiency-a-growning-concern-in-children-and-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=85419","title":{"rendered":"B12 Deficiency, a Growning Concern in Children and Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-body-6491762370181351339\" itemprop=\"description articleBody\">\n<i>By Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B12<\/a> is a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Water-Soluble_Vitamins\" target=\"_blank\">water-soluble vitamin<\/a> that is naturally present in foods that come from animals, including<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Fish\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0fish and\u00a0shellfish<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Meat\" target=\"_blank\">meat <\/a>(especially liver),\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Eggs\" target=\"_blank\">eggs <\/a>and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Dairy\" target=\"_blank\">milk products<\/a>,\u00a0as well as fortified cereals and other fortified\u00a0foods. With changes in dietary patterns and other factors,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12\" target=\"_blank\">vitamin B12 deficiency<\/a> is becoming a major concern.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiC4OOQi5L59PLJXhVNdS2UO3UqsLFMeHF45DwphXV8Zb5SeFNrR1RzJmPIu8zgke0obKAtBMeWFH9eGLDixKun6ol4qSASa4k-mNMb18pAKZMHJtrltpuF1SMLOYLpOgfisHmeKAmQNYo\/s1600\/VitB12.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiC4OOQi5L59PLJXhVNdS2UO3UqsLFMeHF45DwphXV8Zb5SeFNrR1RzJmPIu8zgke0obKAtBMeWFH9eGLDixKun6ol4qSASa4k-mNMb18pAKZMHJtrltpuF1SMLOYLpOgfisHmeKAmQNYo\/s1600\/VitB12.jpg\" width=\"320\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>\n<span style=\"color: red; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;\">Symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B12<\/a> is required for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function and DNA synthesis.<\/p>\n<p>Signs of<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12\" target=\"_blank\"> B12 deficiency<\/a>\u00a0in adults include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>altered or decreased growth of cells and poor oxygen-carrying capacity of blood<\/li>\n<li>impaired neurological function including diabetic neuropathy,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Peripheral_Neuropathy\" target=\"_blank\">peripheral neuropathy<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vertigo\" target=\"_blank\">vertigo<\/a><\/li>\n<li>increased susceptibility to infection and\/or gastric mucosal atrophy including\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Digestive_Conditions\" target=\"_blank\">disturbed digestion<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Nausea\" target=\"_blank\">nausea<\/a>, anorexia, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Diarrhea\" target=\"_blank\">diarrhea <\/a>or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Constipation\" target=\"_blank\">constipation<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Urinary_incontinence\" target=\"_blank\">urinary incontinence<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The mental symptoms of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B12 deficiency<\/a> are extremely variable and include disorders of mood, mental slowness, memory defect, confusion, severe agitation and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Depression\" target=\"_blank\">depression<\/a>, personality disorders, delusions and even paranoid behaviour or hallucinations.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>There is a very strong correlation between <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Alzheimer%27s_Disease\" target=\"_blank\">Alzheimer&#8217;s disease<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12\" target=\"_blank\">vitamin B12 deficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>developmental delays or regression in behaviour and impaired neurological development including seizures, mental retardation and even Autism.<\/li>\n<li>irritability, apathy, as well as, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/ADD\/ADHD\" target=\"_blank\">ADD and ADHD<\/a> type behaviour.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Treating B12 deficiencies in children is critical for their development, both physically and mentally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: red; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: red; font-size: large;\">What causes a deficiency?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A deficiency of B12 can be caused by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Food_Intolerances\" target=\"_blank\">food intolerances<\/a>\u00a0can result in blow B12 levels<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Digestive_Conditions\" target=\"_blank\">digestive issues<\/a>, especially <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Hypochlorhydria_(Low_Stomach_Acid)\" target=\"_blank\">hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid)<\/a>\u00a0or any condition that impairs the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal track<\/li>\n<li>decreased consumption of dietary <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Meat\" target=\"_blank\">red meat<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Fish\" target=\"_blank\">fish <\/a>or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Eggs\" target=\"_blank\">eggs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vegetarian_Diet\" target=\"_blank\">vegetarian diets<\/a> increase the risk of deficiency for both an individual and for any breastfed children<\/li>\n<li>increased consumption of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Folate\" target=\"_blank\">folate<\/a>-fortified foods and supplements<\/li>\n<li>some parasites and bacteria compete for the available B12 which can result in a deficiency<\/li>\n<li>there are some conditions such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Multiple_Sclerosis\" target=\"_blank\">Multiple Sclerosis<\/a>, endocrine disorders, hemorrhage and other conditions that deplete B12 levels<\/li>\n<li>surgeries that involve the removal of part of the colon often results in B12 deficiency<\/li>\n<li>exposure to medication which depletes B12 status or block Intrinsic-Factor-mediated B12 absorption (birth control, antacids, heartburn medications, anti-epileptics, etc.)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>\n<span style=\"color: red; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;\">The Link between folate and Vitamin B12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Over the last twenty years specific foods have been fortified with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Folate\" target=\"_blank\">folate<\/a>. Folate fortification and maternal supplementation were a public health initiative aimed at reducing <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Folate\" target=\"_blank\">folate-deficiency<\/a> neural tube defects at a time when populations were eating large amounts of red meat (B12 rich) but few fruits and vegetables (folate-rich).<\/p>\n<p>Part of the rise in Vitamin B12 deficiency rates is due to the high amounts of folate-fortified foods that individuals have consumed over an extended period of time. High levels of folate block Vitamin B12 and can both mask and exacerbate B12 deficiency symptoms.<\/p>\n<h3>\n<span style=\"color: red; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;\">Testing for Vitamin B12 deficiency<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The normal <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12_Blood_Test\" target=\"_blank\">blood testing for Vitamin B12<\/a> levels is often not diagnostic and normal values do not exclude B12 deficiency. If you experience any of the symptoms above, I encourage you to ask your naturopathic or medical doctor to run a blood test for both <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12_Blood_Test\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B12 levels<\/a> and for RBC folate. \u00a0A high level of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Folate\" target=\"_blank\">folate <\/a>will result in a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B12 deficiency<\/a>, even if your blood level of Vitamin B12 is normal.<\/p>\n<p>Because of the strong link between <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B12 levels<\/a> and decreased cognitive function, it is often recommended that anyone with signs of memory loss be tested for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B12 deficiency<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to gauge Vitamin B12 deficiency is to request an intra-muscular injection of Vitamin B12 and see if you notice any symptoms. \u00a0Generally speaking, a positive result to a Vitamin B12 injection will be noticed within 48 hours.<\/p>\n<h3>\n<span style=\"color: red; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;\">Treating Vitamin B12 deficiency<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Monthly intra-muscular injections of B12 are the most efficient way of building up low levels of B12 in the body.\u00a0Often after\u00a0the first injection there is a notable improvement in either energy, cognitive function or sleep. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B12<\/a> injects are generally regarded as very safe.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your levels, it can take between 3 and 6 months, or more, to re-establish normal B12 levels. For mild symptoms or once levels have been re-established with intra-muscular infections, sublingual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B12 <\/a>may be indicated, especially if there is also a\u00a0decreased consumption of B12 rich foods.<\/p>\n<p>There are three types of B12:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><i>cynocobalamin<\/i><\/b> is the most common and least expensive form of B12. It is the form that is often used in the United States for intra-muscular injections.<\/li>\n<li><b><i>hydroxycobalamin <\/i><\/b>lasts longer in the body and requires less frequent injections. It is often considered more potent than cynocobalamin.<\/li>\n<li><b><i>methylcobalamin <\/i><\/b>is the most expensive form of B12. It is more effective when B12 injections are being used for cognitive concerns or for peripheral or diabetic neuropathy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\nIf you suspect that you have a B12 deficiency and you have been taking B12 injections without much improvement, I encourage you to request a different form of B12.<\/p>\n<div>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndhealthfacts.org\/wiki\/Vitamin_B12\" target=\"_blank\">Vitamin B12 deficiency<\/a> is very common and is very easy to treat. \u00a0If you are suspect that you may be deficient I encourage you to get tested. \u00a0For more information talk to your naturopathic doctor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjoPjETZwWtWVQv3EBLDHMVckl2GcUkRXPi9ch-P5xhzjzMR83CxUTKWVWR-NILmRaIKaco_Ur4aMRVmetgOx2Pjls_ytSbOFmHohIlo6iN6VlidFcoSSksZOFYNV4l2E2FhDQIoMYMCQ0\/s1600\/CAND.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"149\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjoPjETZwWtWVQv3EBLDHMVckl2GcUkRXPi9ch-P5xhzjzMR83CxUTKWVWR-NILmRaIKaco_Ur4aMRVmetgOx2Pjls_ytSbOFmHohIlo6iN6VlidFcoSSksZOFYNV4l2E2FhDQIoMYMCQ0\/s640\/CAND.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in foods that come from animals, including\u00a0fish and\u00a0shellfish, meat (especially liver),\u00a0eggs and milk products,\u00a0as well as fortified cereals and other fortified\u00a0foods. 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