Recently, scientists discovered an ancient mutant gene putting vitamin B12 deficiency around the timeline of 11,600 B.C., causing a rare form of vitamin B12 anemia known as Imerslund-Gräsbeck Syndrome (IGS) – the second-oldest disease-causing mutant gene known to mankind. What causes Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome (IGS)? According to researchers, mutations in either the amnionless (AMN) […]
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia- Is there a Difference?
Published on:What’s the difference between fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Health experts often differ in diagnosing fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue symptoms, as they tend to overlap. Judge for yourself- here are some facts on symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that causes pain, […]
Myokymia is not a Hawaiian Island- Eyelid Twitching and Eye Spasms
Published on:Are constant eyelid twitching and eye spasms driving you batty? Myokymia might be a sign of pernicious anemia caused by low vitamin B12 levels. Learn how to stop eye twitching by halting vitamin B12 deficiency in its tracks. What is myokymia? Myokymia is a disorder that causes muscles in your body to twitch […]
Treat Vitiligo with Vitamin B12: Say Goodbye to White Skin Patches
Published on:Vitiligo is a skin disease that often occurs with vitamin B12 deficiency– Find out if taking B12 supplements can treat your vitiligo symptoms and get rid of white patches on your skin forever. What is vitiligo? Vitiligo is a skin disorder that causes you to lose brown pigmentation, resulting in white patches on […]
Pernicious Anemia: Your 13 Most Frequently Asked Questions, Answered!
Published on:What is pernicious anemia, and how is it different from vitamin B12 deficiency or megaloblastic anemia? That is one of many questions that people have about pernicious anemia- questions that are answered here. 1. What’s the difference between pernicious anemia and megaloblastic anemia? Pernicious anemia, a form of megaloblastic anemia, is a disease […]
Babies, B12, and Fertility- B12 Deficiency during Pregnancy
Published on:If you’re planning a pregnancy, you might want to check your B12 levels- numerous reports link vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy with miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, and other fertility problems. B12 deficiency anemia- pernicious anemia– makes it harder for women to conceive, as well as for men to produce fertile sperm. Medical research proves […]
Leaky Gut Syndrome Symptoms and Causes
Published on:What causes Leaky Gut Syndrome? Scientists aren’t positive- could be Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia, or any number of autoimmune disorders. What is Leaky Gut Syndrome? Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS), also called intestinal hyperpermeability, is a breach in the barrier that lines the intestinal tract. Leaky Gut causes damage to your digestive system, […]
Painful Tingling in Hands and Feet- What’s Up with That?
Published on:Is painful tingling in your hands and feet rubbing you the wrong way? Do you suffer sharp, prickly tingling in your face, or fingers and toes? Chronic peripheral neuropathy causes numbness in your fingers, hands, feet, and toes- that feeling you get when your legs “fall asleep.” Several diseases and conditions may cause […]
Tired of being Tired all the Time…It’s Tiring!
Published on:If you feel tired all the time, then join the club- the vitamin B12 deficiency club, which is becoming the top cause of chronic fatigue allover. Vitamin B12 is crucial for brain health, and if you don’t get enough, you run the risk of suffering the red blood cell disease pernicious anemia– one […]
Is Vitamin B12 the Secret to the Fountain of Youth?
Published on:Good news for vitamin B12 users- you might have discovered the secret to the Fountain of Youth! Vitamin B-12 is the preferred health supplement of Jack Lindsley, who just celebrated his 100th birthday. Find out what makes this B vitamin one of the best nutrients for old age in your pharmacy. Here’s Your […]