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"Vitamin B12 When cattle were fed a diet that resulted in a vitamin b12 deficiency the result was a significant reduction in the conversion of T4 to T3. I believe vitamin b12 deficiency to be one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the United States today because of inadequate vitamin b12 levels in food and a poor absorption of vitamin b12 associated with aging. It is impossible to have a properly functioning thyroid gland without adequate vitamin b12 levels in the body. Alpha-Lipoic Acid Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a vitamin-like antioxidant that is produced naturally in the body." - David Brownstein, Overcoming Thyroid Disorders (Get the book.)

"Another medicine that helps some patients feel better is vitamin b12, given in large doses by injection. One study done many years ago did suggest that it could improve general well-being, but with only limited effects on fatigue. Medical students are taught that vitamins are useful only in patients who, for one reason or another, have a vitamin deficiency. However, enough patients have reported that vitamin b12 is helpful that I am willing to try this, especially because this vitamin is not toxic and costs so little." - Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D., Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong (Get the book.)

"Recently, it was discovered that low brain levels of the vitamin b12 can cause severe intellectual deterioration.284 We know that B12 deficiency is more common in the elderly than many physicians realize. Unfortunately, some doctors are unaware that the blood levels of vitamin b12 can be within the normal range in the presence of dangerously low brain levels of the vitamin (even without anemia). This form of dementia can often be reversed by injections of vitamin b12. But replacement of vitamin b12 works only if the treatment begins early in the course of the disorder." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills (Get the book.)

"The Right Vitamin and Mineral Supplement The best combination for asthmatics or respiratory condition sufferers is at least two multivitamin capsules daily, containing in total about: BIOFLAVONOIDS (VITAMIN P) VITAMIN Bl 10 mg VITAMIN B2 10 mg VITAMIN B6 5 mg VITAMIN A 10 000 lit VITAMIN D 1000 tU BIOTIN 5 mg BETA-CAROTENE 3 mg CALCIUM 40 mg MAGNESIUM 10 mg IRON 8.25 mg vitamin b12 5 mg vitamin CiOOmg vitamin e iO mg manganese 0.65 mg copper 0. i mg zinc o.8 mg niacinamide 30 mg cal. pantothenate 40 mg inositol 15 mg potassium 0.95 mg iodine 3 mg phosphorus 6." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Rare side effects include a metallic taste in the mouth and reductions in vitamin b12. Glucovance is a combination of glyburide and metformin. The known side effects and limited efficacy of these drugs led to a search for more-effective drugs with fewer side effects. Although the new-generation diabetes drugs were introduced with great fanfare, in some cases their side-effect profile turned out to be troubling and in some cases even more deadly than the older drugs." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Another vitamin that is exclusively synthesized by bacteria is vitamin b12 (co-balamin) [36], which is important for the formation of red blood cells. B. Protection against Pathogens Colonization of the GI tract by the intestinal microflora confers protection on the human host. A fully established GI tract microflora community can "out-compete" pathogens for carbon and other energy sources, as well as for adhesion sites on the intestinal mucosa." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "DRI reports have been issued for sets of nutrients: bone-related nutrients (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin D, and fluoride) [2]; B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin b12, folate, and choline) [3]; antioxidant nutrients (vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium) [4]; micro-nutrients (vitamins A and K, iron, zinc, copper, iodine, molybdenum, and several other minerals) [5]; macronutrients (energy, protein, fat, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber) [6]; and electrolytes (potassium, sodium, and chloride) [7]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"I believe vitamin b12 deficiency to be one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the United States today because of inadequate vitamin b12 levels in food and a poor absorption of vitamin b12 associated with aging. It is impossible to have a properly functioning thyroid gland without adequate vitamin b12 levels in the body. Alpha-Lipoic Acid Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a vitamin-like antioxidant that is produced naturally in the body. It is also found in various food sources including brewer's yeast, liver and potatoes." - David Brownstein, Overcoming Thyroid Disorders (Get the book.)

"Heavy Metal Cleanse Ingredients Morning Formula* biotin manganese vitamin B2 boron molybdenum vitamin B3 calcium selenium vitamin B5 chromium vanadium vitamin copper vitamin C vitamin b12 folic acid vitamin B1 zinc magnesium * Do not start a heavy metal cleanse without first completing a total-body cleanse. Evening Formula alpha-lipoic acid cilantro bladderwrack garlic chlorella kelp leucine N-acetylcysteine sodium alginate The morning formula in the heavy metal cleanse would be taken with breakfast." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Symptoms of cobalt deficiency are similar to those caused by a lack of vitamin b12. The most common signs include pernicious anemia, nausea, loss of appetite, and nerve damage. Lack of cobalt can also contribute to the body's diminished ability to utilize vitamin b12. The best food sources of cobalt include beet greens, cabbage, figs, legumes, milk, spinach, liver, fish, and sea vegetables. Copper Present in all body tissues, copper is found primarily in the liver and brain." - Shari Lieberman, Alan Xenakis, Mineral Miracle: Stopping Cartilage Loss & Inflammation Naturally (Get the book.)

"Henry (Hank) Newbold demonstrated that many of his schizophrenic psychiatric patients were suffering from a vitamin b12 'dependency' and that they needed large amounts in order to feel well and sane again. Then as the years went by, orthomolecular doctors discovered that the essential minerals—macro minerals such as calcium and magnesium, as well as the trace mineral elements zinc, manganese, chromium, and selenium—also helped balance the cerebral chemistry of schizophrenics. Dr." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Y Homocysteine Vitamin EL Folate and Vitamin B 12 Cysteine Methionine Figure 1-15 Vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin b12 convert the undesirable homocysteine to the useful amino acids cysteine and methionine. Adults need about 1.3 mg to 1.7 mg of vitamin B6 to meet the RDAs. Severe deficiency is uncommon because vitamin B6 is found in many foods and fortified in refined grains; please refer to Graph 1-5. Alcoholics are at risk of deficiency. Increased protein intake increases the need for vitamin B6. Dietary intake of vitamin B6 in the United States averages about 2 mg/day for men and 1." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Other nutritional remedies that have been shown to be beneficial in treating mood disorders include omega-3 fatty acids, phenylalanine, triiodothyronine, 1-cysteine, folic acid, inositol, vitamin b12, and vitamin C. Patient Story: Bipolar Disorder_ / treated a patient who, for 40 years, exhibited a history that was very clearly that of a manic depressive: He was erratic, impulsive, had marital problems, and was in and out of jobs. His response came when I added lithium to the vitamins, and nothing else." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "I would start with 5,000 milligrams of vitamin C per day in five 1,000-milligram doses, as well as 1,000 micrograms of vitamin b12. The most beneficial form is methol coalobin. Hopefully, they will take them. If not, try to blend them into juices—orange juice or V-8 juice, whatever they are willing to drink. Alcohol frequently swells the brain if you have a sensitivity to it, so you need vitamin Bl—a lot. If you're an alcoholic, you need at least 100 milligrams twice a day. Normally, I suggest 10 milligrams of Bl, 15 milligrams of B2, and 15 milligrams of B6, but not with an alcoholic." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"When I encounter vegetarians in my practice, I insist that they consider not only vitamin b12 and coenzyme Q10 supplementation, but L-carnitine as well. There are documented cases of people following strict macrobiotic diets that develop weakness, weight loss, and severe nutritional deficiencies, that evolve into disease states. It's also well established that both children and adults consuming primarily vegetarian-type foods tend to have lower concentrations of carnitine in their plasma compared to those eating foods rich in animal sources." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"Folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin b12 all can reduce levels of homocysteine. Pregnant women have a special need for folic acid because it's key to fetal development and nervous system functioning. The same goes for women who are planning pregnancies. Vitamins B3 (Niacin), B6, B12 Niacin and vitamins B6 and B12 help to prevent cardiovascular disease by lowering homocysteine levels and raising HDL (good) cholesterol. They are also important for nervous system functioning. These vitamins are most abundant in lean, fresh animal meats, including seafood." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"Everyone who takes metformin should have their kidney function evaluated at least once a year, and blood levels of vitamin b12 and folic acid should be assessed regularly, as metformin use has occasionally been associated with a deficiency of these essential vitamins. On very rare occasions, metformin has been linked to a condition called lactic acidosis, which is characterized by unusual fatigue or severe drowsiness, muscle pain, breathing difficulties, irregular or unusually slow heartbeat, and cold skin." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"Other nutrients in the bone-building team include: vitamin B6, vitamin B9, vitamin b12, vitamin D3, vitamin C, and trace minerals boron, magnesium, calcium, silicon, copper and zinc. Another essential bone-building nutrient is vitamin Osteoporosis is estimated to affect about 75 ^ . A. .... r i ?r ;,r, K2, a nutrient that is not easy million people in Europe, the USA and japan. ' to serve up on your plate. Vitamin K and Bone Health There are two types of vitamin K involved in your bone health." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"A complete protein and a rich source of B vitamins, nutritional yeast is especially prized for its vitamin b12 content. vitamin b12 is scarce in the plant kingdom; nutritional yeast provides a reliable source for those on a plant-based diet. Unlike baking yeast, nutritional yeast is not active, meaning that it does not feed and grow once inside the body. For this reason, those who are advised to avoid yeast (usually meaning active yeast) can almost always tolerate nutritional yeast." - Brendan Brazier, The Thrive Diet: The Whole Food Way to Lose Weight, Reduce Stress, and Stay Healthy for Life (Get the book.)

"The Homeopath recommends you take a high quality liquid multi-vitamin, vitamin b12, calcium, magnesium and acidophilus bifidus and lactobacillus. You are also to take one teaspoon of liquid fish oil with a good quantity of EPA A homeopathic medicine called Aloe 6 CH is prescribed because of your urgency for stools. In school you had been eating a lot of take out and fried foods, which your Homeopath has since told you to avoid. You have started to eat low glycemic foods and avoid anything fried." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Cobalt A component of vitamin b12, cobalt plays an essential role in the production and healthy functioning of red blood cells and assists in the overall health of other body cells. It aids in nerve health and neuromuscular functions, helps the body produce energy, and contributes to proper digestion. In addition, cobalt is involved in many enzymatic reactions. Symptoms of cobalt deficiency are similar to those caused by a lack of vitamin b12. The most common signs include pernicious anemia, nausea, loss of appetite, and nerve damage." - Shari Lieberman, Alan Xenakis, Mineral Miracle: Stopping Cartilage Loss & Inflammation Naturally (Get the book.)

"Many people, including Peggy Ramundo, have been helped by vegetable chlorophyll green algae, a natural food that appears to stabilize the blood sugar level, provide amino acids in relatively balanced proportion and trace minerals in assimilable form, as well as concentrated sources of beta carotene and vitamin b12. Ramundo also finds that adults are helped by exercise, "very strenuous exercise, not just your three times a week, 20 minutes of aerobics, but an hour or two hours a day. Adults say it stimulates the action in the brain sufficiently that they do not need to take medicine." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Oral contraception users have also been reported to have reduced levels of vitamin b12.9 This may be related to malabsorption, increased renal excretion, and enhanced tissue acidity. A woman may or may not acquire an anemia associated with a B12 deficiency, but long-term use of the pill may lead to this, or at least may compromise nerve function, mood, mental function, and the health of the digestive system. Carotenoids are also included in this formula to protect the cervix." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Research has convincingly shown that plants grown in healthy soil that has a good concentration of vitamin b12 will readily absorb this nutrient.10 However, plants grown in "lifeless" soil (non-organic soil) may be deficient in vitamin b12. In the United States, most of our agriculture takes place on relatively lifeless soil, decimated from years of unnatural pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer use. So the plants grown in this soil and sold in our supermarkets lack B12." - T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell II, The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health (Get the book.)

"The bone marrow needs vitamin b12 to produce blood. If there is not enough B12 to do so, the bone marrow can't do its job and the resulting condition is known as pernicious anemia. Additionally, B12 deficiency can cause neurological problems, such as a shuffling walk. Furthermore, as Gary Null points out, vitamin b12 deficiency anemia is often accompanied by folic acid anemia, which may cause birth defects and neurological problems. Like iron deficiency anemia, pernicious anemia is not a problem that can be ignored." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"In 2006, researchers reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine that people taking either high doses of metformin or taking the drug for more than a couple of years were more than twice as likely to suffer from vitamin b12 deficiency. Low levels of vitamin b12 increase the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. Some diabetes drugs reduce blood-sugar levels but do not prevent the progression of prediabetes to diabetes." - Jack Challem, Stop Prediabetes Now: The Ultimate Plan to Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes (Get the book.)

"Vitamin B12: Like B6, vitamin b12, or cyanocobalamin, is necessary for the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, and it prevents pernicious anemia, a condition of the red blood cells that occurs most often in the elderly. vitamin b12 is also necessary for the maturation of the white blood cells. Like B2 and B6, vitamin b12 plays a role in the immune function such that low levels can impair natural immunity. This vitamin may also have activity against viruses; in one laboratory study, B12 inhibited HIV viral replication in human monocytes and lymphocytes (Weinberg 1995)." - J. E. Williams, O.M.D., Viral Immunity (Get the book.)

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