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    If your body stores vitamin B12 in the liver for years, how does vitamin B12 deficiency happen? Even if you eat plenty of foods that supply vitamin B12 (cobalamin), such as meat and fish, you might still run the risk of developing severe vitamin B12 deficiency that can culminate in pernicious anemia or […]

    The latest scientific study pins memory loss from aging to the age of 45.  Here are some ways to prevent early onset dementia like Alzheimer’s disease and reclaim your youth. 45- Is it the new 60? According a recent study on cognitive decline, the first signs of aging, such as memory loss, begin […]

    According to a recent study, listening to music can ease pain, which is great news for fibromyalgia (chronic pain) patients. Many pain clinics already utilize the beneficial effects of music, finding that soothing melodies reduce anxiety and enhance pain relief treatments. Music therapy for chronic pain? It’s not the first time researchers have […]

    Constant dry mouth and sore tongue from burning mouth syndrome could be vitamin B12 deficiency. Symptoms of glossodynia are painful burning tongue and dry mouth, in addition to swollen tongue with tongue sores and metallic taste in mouth. Glossodynia- Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) Glossodynia, or burning mouth syndrome, is a chronic pain syndrome […]

    If you have type 2 diabetes, your chances of developing vitamin B12 deficiency are greater than those of non-diabetics.  That’s because metformin, a popular drug for diabetes interferes with vitamin B12 absorption, causing severe B12 deficiency.  Other causes of vitamin B12 deficiency include pernicious anemia, bariatric surgery, and gastrointestinal disorders. Vitamin B12- Cobalamin […]

    Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the fastest growing forms of malnutrition, inflicting infants and at least 40% of all adults with symptoms like fatigue, memory loss, painful tingling sensations, and psychosis.  Find out why researchers are troubled about the effect of B12 deficiency in infants… Infants with B12 deficiency Scientists have conducted […]

    A recent study on brain health proves that people who eat a diet rich in B vitamins, including vitamin B12, have healthy brain functioning, and are least likely to suffer from memory problems caused by aging.  Here are the results of the study that focused on senior brain health in relation to diet […]

    Keeping your heart healthy requires making many lifestyle changes; most people don’t realize that avoiding vitamin B12 deficiency is just as essential for your heart as eating heart-healthy foods, exercising, and reducing stress.  Below are some pointers for promoting cardiovascular health, including reasons why extra vitamin B12 supplements are beneficial for a healthy […]

    If you suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disorder (IBD), then you probably won’t appreciate extravagant (albeit well-meaning) gifts like World’s Largest Cheese Ball, Seven-Spice fruitcake, or a subscription to the Beer of the Month club.  It’s hard for non-IBD sufferers to know what kind of gift to get for somebody with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.  […]

    Walk into a convenience store, and you can’t even see the sugary sodas for all the energy drinks cluttering up the aisles, touting vitamin B12 among their many other energy-boosting ingredients.  Why are more Americans turning to vitamin-infused 5-hour energy shots for instant get-up-and-go, and do these products work? Energy drinks- is it […]