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B12 deficiency: case stories wanted Hi, we had a thread in the 'old' veganforum requesting case stories from vegans that had experienced B12 deficiency. We didn't get any response, but we are still interested in personal reports from people who have had...
Started by Korn on
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Here is a report from a vegan who developed B12 deficiency, from fruitnut.net:
Had you asked me 3 I was improving my health and ending up with a sure B12 deficiency symptom and no natural solution the literature about the non....
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50 ways to develop B12 deficiency During the following months, I'll list at least 50 possible ways you could develop B12 deficiency. Many points on the list would be interesting for non-vegans as well, but (of course) I will focus on B12 issues that are...
Started by Korn on
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Of course, in such situations, many doctors and media will blame the V12 deficiency....
Reduction rate: 30-40% 3) Breastfeeding (1) 3) B12 deficiency will/can occur severe cases of B12 deficiency.
Or 30 minutes boiling.
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Whenever your body is dealing with a severe health problem and stress, you can have significant vitamin deficiencies, so a great number of things could be the cause of your deficiency.
It is good that you are having tests done for hormonal problems.
My...
Started by enzymelover on
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I also have a severe Vitamin D defiency and also B12 defiency, phospherous defieciency and Vitamin C deficiency....
I am starting and ankylosing spondylitis.
Of vitamin b12 & d deficiency, Orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, fever.
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Via what mechanism does folic acid mask the effects of vitamin b12 deficiency.
I've read it counters the megaloblastic anemia caused by b12 deficiency?
But folate is involved in dna synthesis, and b12 in rbc production...
Where's the cross over?
[Sorry...
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I've read it counters the megaloblastic anemia caused by b12 deficiency?
But folate is involved in dna ]
thank you all Folic acid deficiency....
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"The Benefits of Eating a Plant-Based Diet - The Vitamin B12 Deficiency Myth" Here's an article trying to address some of the vegan/B12 myths and 'myths' out there.
It's interesting, but unfortunately seems to nourish some myths as well (like most B12...
Started by Korn on
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Re: "The Benefits of Eating a Plant-Based Diet - The Vitamin B12 Deficiency Myth Aye: "The Benefits of Eating a Plant-Based Diet - The Vitamin B12 Deficiency Myth Yes, there's some that this has cleared up some of the confusion....
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Being vegetarian wouldn't cause a B12 deficiency. Being vegetarian and failing to supplement with B12 might, though. There's absolutely nothing un vegetarian or wrong with supplementing. In fact it's recommended by veg diet proponents who base their arguments...
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Vitamin B12 deficiency is actually much moreHow much B12 (in micrograms, not percent of RDA) is in you supplement? How often did you take been taking b12 supps?
Why do....
Can't seem to improve your numbers with supps at home .
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My B12 is 246, on a scale of 211 to 911. So I read that as low. Should I seek treatment? Should I ask for shots or do oral supplements work? (I did have my terminal ileum removed last year.) Love to hear people's experience on this and whether it worked...
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My DR wanted me to start having B12 injections more frequently, and then started reading....
Having said that, 246 could indeed be 'deficient for you myself considerably on the B12 subject.
I guess deficiency would be less than 211.
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The B12-Cobalt Connection http://www.championtrees.org/topsoil/b12coblt.htm
From the article:
"B12 is the only vitamin synthesized solely by certain microorganismsÑmany of which are abundant in soil. And the only vitamin containing a trace element: cobalt...
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More elderly....
A global cobalt deficiency in the soil?
Cobalt is more available in (green, leafy) plants than B12 in polluted areas, could they develop B12 deficiency as a result the above mentioned cobalt deficiency olds.
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I would recommend an MRI with CONTRAST and a serum thyroid panel for starts.
Started by Londres70 on
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Both were normal....
I got B12 level tested only 2 weeks back panel done.
What are your b12 levels now? Any other abnormal labs? Thanks for you response.
I will have to find one who suggests it? If he/she is competent, he/she will order one .
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Anyone take this? I feel awesome when I take it
Makes me think I had a B12 deficiency
Started by Archimedes on
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Only strict vegetarians are at risk for B12 deficiency.
Much always have a surplus of B12 in your body.
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