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    Pernicious anemia (PA), or vitamin B12 deficiency, can sneak up on you…perniciously. Some of the earliest signs of pernicious anemia include brain fog– here are some symptoms that mean you should get a vitamin B12 blood test, pronto. How can I get pernicious anemia? Vitamin B12 is in much of the food you […]

    What is Addison’s disease, and why is pernicious anemia from vitamin B12 deficiency sometimes labeled Addison’s anemia? Here are some facts about B12 deficiency and Addison’s. What is Addison’s disease? Addison’s disease is a rare illness that destroys the adrenal glands. Since symptoms of Addison’s don’t manifest themselves until the adrenal cortex is […]

What are the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency…or any other vitamin deficiency, for that matter?  Fatigue, brain fog, muscular pain, and frequent numbness in the hands and feet could signal vitamin B12 deficiency, but what about all the other vitamins?  Here is a complete list of vitamins and minerals, plus symptoms that correlate with vitamin […]

    Breaking news: The US has recently approved a new study aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s disease before it starts ravaging the brain. In a move aimed at decreasing health care costs, some new Alzheimer’s disease treatments may prevent early onset Alzheimer’s in people who are prone for dementia. An Alzheimer’s cure by 2025 As […]

    Does it seem like chronic fatigue follows you around like a sick puppy? It’s not your imagination. You could have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), or one of several other maladies whose symptoms include constant tiredness, brain drain, and general achiness. What is chronic fatigue? Try this: find a stairwell, run up and down […]

    Managing chronic pain can feel like an uphill battle- if you suffer from chronic headaches, fibromyalgia, arthritis, or all of the above, then you’re probably doing all you can to prevent flare-ups, fight constant fatigue, and relieve achy joints, stomach cramps, and sore muscles.  Just so that you don’t forget, check out this […]

“I feel better than I did 20 years ago,” wrote Madonna to her personal chef.  What’s the secret to her Fountain of Youth? Vitamin B12 and healthy bacteria… B12: Celebs Say it’s the New C B12 helps her perform Madonna’s known to take a couple of jabs every now and then- jabs of vitamin B12 […]

    What’s the best way to boost brain health? Vitamin B12 is one of the best nutrients for your brain, as it helps to protect your nerve cells and maintain healthy brain mass- the loss of which is responsible for  early signs of memory loss from dementia. B12 for your nerves Vitamin B12 is one […]

    According to latest research, vitamin B12 -rich foods like fish are influential in maintaining healthy brain mass, the loss of which is a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease. Why Vitamin B12? You always knew that fish was “brain food,” but probably didn’t know why.  The answer could be in vitamin B12, a nutrient that […]

    If back pain is keeping you down, you might need more vitamin B12.  Even for people who don’t have vitamin B12 deficiency, supplemental doses of vitamin B12 are effective for alleviating back pain and improving your body’s response to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble B vitamin […]