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My father was on various acid reflux drugs for as long as I can remember, including ranitidine. It wasn't until he was well into Alzheimer's that I wondered if he was deficient in B12, and certainly his doctor did not indicate there might be a problem with long term use of these drugs and B12 absorption. Please check with your pharmacist and your doctor regarding any drugs you are taking and their effect on nutrient absorption. Thank you for this!
Eu am deficit de B12.Mama a murit la84 de ani cu dementa mixta .Acum ma întreb dacă și ea a avut defapt un deficit de B12 și a dus la dementa.Am probleme și de absorbție a B12❤
@@FriendlyPharmacy5the NHS have been sued quite a lot of times thru gps not listening to patients slater and Gordon solicitors Charlotte's B12 story. Jimmy's B12 story glad we have solicitors who no there stuff NHS are a disgrace
I just found out myself last week that the PPI I've taken for decades is the reason I have this issue. Can I get a Gp to help or listen? Nope. Uk Gp's are notorious 4 ignoring patients who have side effects from drugs they've prescribed to patients. Zero choice, information or advice is given, and the information slip isn't in the now mainly white boxes the pharmacist gives us our medication in. It's appalling, disingenuous, and wicked. I'm willing to go the whole hog in getting help, even 2 go on tv about it. Keep a look out for me if zero help is gained 😮 😪
Really strange that most Doctors does'nt know anything about this. I have had B12 defiency for almost 18 years and no help at all from Doctors here in Sweden..
Oh, I thought you were going to talk about Methylated B12 and MTHFR. If you can't Methylate the B12 (turn it into a Fat solubal ) then there are over 150 chemical reactions your body can't make. I have two copies of the Worst MTHFR gene and can't methylate, which means I can't detox either. I had Toximia with all of my pregnantcys, and many many more ailmnets. Can't spell either.
I would have mentioned that the algae chlorella is one of the only non-animal foods that contain bioavailable B12, is therefore adviced for vegans or strict vegetarians. Spirulina however, contains a B12 analogue, so it's not adviced for vegans who already don't get a whole lot of B12 to begin with. For people who eat animal products, some spirulina is just fine though, since it has a lot of other great benefits.
When I was 14, I started to notice issues with my energy levels and mood. In middle school, I was honor roll, always up and ready for school and excited to go and was a music student. Then I noticed one day my hair thinning and I didn’t think much of it. Well fast forward more years and the hair kept falling out. Tons of breakage at the front top, hair looked dull, the long parts in the back hung over enough to hide it but eventually those went away to the point that now, my hair has to be combed back. I’ve dealt with depression and anxiety on a major scale throughout highschool. I’d come home and fall asleep after school. Till the night. Then I didn’t even want to do homework. I have had blood tests but no answers to stuff and anxiety and depression I was diagnosed with. I begun to have symptoms of psychosis in my life and I returned to the doctor and I had a b12 deficiency. I was sleeping some 20 hours a day at one point. No appetite. Pins and needles in feet and hands. Fatigue. Issues exercising and heart palpitations when my body would be waking me up after hikes of sleeping but I was so lethargic. I’m working on getting treatment and am working with a doctor. But it is very terrifying. This is a very serious vitamin.
I've just been diagnosed with B12 deficiency. The nurse at my clinic said my levels had dropped significantly but not dangerously low. She also said they don't want to give the injections now and recommended an oral supplement. I don't feel the supplement is sufficient after being really unwell for a year unable to exercise and just barely getting through work.
@@FriendlyPharmacy5 moja mama ima alchajmer. Nerazumem bas o cemu se radi jer neznam engleski ali vidim, da se pominje b12. Da li treba da joj dajem taj vitamin stalno.?
What a great video, thank you for this! I’m telling my mother about this right away! She was just put on Pantoprazole recently for a stomach ulcer. I told her juicing cabbage, (specifically purple cabbage, because of its anticancer properties) will help to naturally heal her ulcer, and also increase her stomach acid, which is actually what she needs to fight indigestion, acid reflux and bowel issues!
Thank you. I doubt that I'm deficient in B12 but I am older (73). My eye doctor prescribed Methycobal for an occasional rare problem I was having. The Internet suggested that Methycobal was B12 in a more easily absorbed form. Any comments? Blessings.
Will, thank you for the comment and the question. Honestly, I’m not sure whether one is better than the other. I’ll let you know if I find anything out.
My Dr put me on to a Pysion last mid Oct and weight was 71.8 Kls plus Height 5'3" and never been this Weight.I also had a Fatty Liver.So he put me on Metformin 500mgs 2 times a day 1 at breakfast and 1 with Dinner then next time i had not lost a lot so he put me on 850 mgs 2 times a Day.But i got very tired and not much energy plus my hair usually thick but seemed not as thick.I read up about it and said can cause B12 Definetly.178 reading so had to have 3 injections of B12 1 each week for 3 weeks and it went up to over 1500.I went to see him recently and i have lost 10 kls but he wants me to get down to 58kls.So not long to go but i feel very tired again and think B12 is low again and when i spoke to him about that he said u may have ti get B12 Injections again.He is sending me for all these Bloodtests so will look if he has B12 so if not i am seeing my Dr so will get my B12 checked but i know my Hair is not as thick so i am thinking i am down now to 61.9 and i feel that is enough.He is very thin plus hair very sparse and i think he maybe taking them and couple Dr said they think he could be.But my Dr told me about 6 weeks ago its the best she has seen me look in 3 years.So i dont have Diabeties but this is because of fatty Liver.Your Reports are very good.Thankyou so much.❤⚘
Ive been taking Omeprazole for decades. Slight switch to Lansoperazole then back again. About 4 years ago my symptoms wirsened and my Go doubled this dose and switched it to Esomerprazole. Yet my symptoms have persisted and got even worse 😮😢
Sorry to hear this - there can be other reasons for these types of stomach issues - such as H.Pylori, ulcers etc. It might be a good idea to try another healthcare provider if possible. I have done a video on how these medications work here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yNLVWxWhGVA.html and there is another video I have done specifically addressing acid reflux, including non-drug measures to reduce symptoms here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1PQ2GvEkopw.html I hope this helps!
Read that gut bacteria makes vitamin B12 in humans and animals. Due to absence or reduction of this bacteria in the gut results in deficiency. I think this bacteria is in the soil where plants grow. I wish they make a probiotic with this bacteria. Anyone know if nutritional yeast is gluten free, and being that it is yeast, can it result in yeast overgrowth?
Thank you for the question. In this case I would ask you healthcare provider to reassess your need for B12 (via bloodwork) and possibly consider an alternative formulation or route of administration. (Injectable may be preferable to oral for example.)
Gbp operated can not convert B12 (cyanokobalamin), many countries studies shown we need injections and still this has not reaches doctors who are taking care of theese patients. Wrong test are they doing to as we need HoloTC !
Wow. God bless you. Simple. Easy to understand. Very informative. The Lord has really gifted you with an understanding of how to present this complicated material. Great job, and thank you!!
I had my B12 checked last year, and it was within range - 662 within the range of 200-1100. But I have suspected that I'm low due to some digestive issues. Could the test be wrong or should I trust that number? Thank you.
I am suffering from Vertigo, feeling dizzy all the time, suddenly my heartbeats goes up, feeling light head and literally hard to remember things may be memory loss.. I visited my family doctor and completed 15 injection course for B12 deficiency still no effect. Could you please suggest what type of doctor should I visit for ?? Please help me..
Although it is technically true that non-food or supplement sources of vitamin B12 can be absorb without "intrinsic factor" being present, such absorption is very low. Confer Wikipedia article "Intrinsic factor" subsection "Insufficiency - Treatment" which reads:: Orally administered vitamin B12 is absorbed without intrinsic factor, but at levels of less than one percent than if intrinsic factor is present.
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Just 'all' fabulous . . . great discussion points 'as always'. I subcutaneous inject prescription B12 once a month. We are so lucky in Canada that we get all such blood panels done for free so I do mine 3 times a year. When one is responsible, like myself, and donate blood throughout the year to be used/shipped anywhere is needed in the country... it is critical that B12 and iron {I use the good one Feramax or generic form} are checked often. From what I have learned from studies in college {lucky to have had profs. that were doctors ......was told if one does not receive B12 prescription that sublingual/under tongue is best way to take}. I hope that is all still right.
Moja mama ima alchajmer. Ja sam cula da je b12 dobar.da li je dobro da pije stalno Nerazumem bas engleski pa neznam o cemu se radi u ovom videu. Vidim da se pominje taj vitamin
Please no other videos answer many, I had my blood work done , I'm 57 my value is 396 pcg/ml one person on Google said under 400 isn't good. I seldom eat red meat or eggs or pork and use almond milk daily in my Müesli cereal am I in trouble? I don't eat eggs or red meat because of LDL cholesterol fears. My cholesterol is 135, LDL Is 65 and HDL is 57 Triglycerides are 62
Yes, you can get injectable methyl cobalamin. Unless you have pernicious anaemia, lack of intrinsic factor then you should easily be able to get your levels up quite quickly by taking cheap easily available methyl cobalamin tablets.
@@lavellnutrition The test for intrinsic factor problem is "Intrinsic factor and parietal cell antibodies". I strongly recommend you get a good doctor. The MTHFR just means that you have a less efficient gene for utilising B12 but for most people this is not a problem. If I were you, I would take methyl cobalamin and folic acid. If you suspect you are low on B12 don't take folic acid on its own as this can give normal red blood cell results even if you a low on B12. The other test for B12 deficiency is Methylmalonic acid level.
Some people have a genetic factor also involved when converting transcobalimine 1 to transcobalimine 2, these people need an above normal blood level of b12 for proper conversion. There is also a problem with a pseudo B12 analogue from plant sources that can interfere with tests that may make it look like normal blood levels are present when in fact there isn't. This analogue is non functional. Overall B12 blood tests are only valid if a low level is shown, a normal level shown is meaningless. A methymalonic acid test should be done instead. Sufficient B12 is needed to reduce methymalonic acid levels. It is impossible for a doctor to know if someone has been eating non functional B12. Also an abundance of folic acid, (vitamin B9) can keep red blood cells their proper size and mask a B12 deficiency. Folic acid has been added to flour products by law to reduce some birth defects but it has caused the side effect of missing the diagnosis of low B12 on blood tests. The politicians forgot to add the B12 with the B9. A high methymalonic acid level can cause the breakdown of the myelin sheath around nerves and the white matter of the brain.
Gastric bypass can solve some problems however supplementation is very important after the fact. There is no simple solution unfortunately. We do see many people without gastric bypass who also end up needing B-12 injections for other reasons as well if that is any comfort! Thank you for the comment and for your interest!
Thank you for the question - this is very specific to each individual case. Some people will require a supplement, or even injectable form of B12 in order to treat a deficiency whereas other people are able to use diet to get their B12 levels into normal range. It really depends on the person, their age, health status, and B12 levels. I hope this is helpful, I do appreciate the great question.
Metformin can actually be very effective depending on the condition. What have you seen that has concerned you? Every medication or intervention can have side effects, and so making a risk versus benefit decision with your care provider is always important. If you have specific concerns, I may be able to address this in a future video. There is a great deal of misinformation about metformin out there - and I've seen it go both ways in terms of overly positive and overly negative opinions that are not based on science. Thank you for the comment, and for your interest!
Dear Due to the current COVID-19 situation, there are new guidelines from Haematology regarding the administration B12 Injections. The recommendation is to take B12 1000mcg/ug Oral Supplements, 1 daily. They are available to purchase from the chemist or online. When the COVID-19 situation begins to settle we will review all patients currently on B12. This is what our DRs told everyone at are clinic when the covid pandemic hit, and they haven’t restarted the B12 injections yet. Also no pneumonia injections that is way overdue. When I inquired about my B12 because of pernicious anemia they said after my blood test for my type 2 diabetes everything was ok. Well I don’t feel ok. I fall asleep up to 3 times a day while sitting in my chair. I find it strange they can give out flu jabs and covid vaccines without any bother, but not B12 or pneumonia jabs ? I’m taking 3 insulin injection a day plus metformin ( slow release)
Thank you for the question. It really depends on the person and the level of deficiency. Also, what medications the person is on can have an impact. The injectable form does not need to be absorbed so this bypasses any issues with stomach absorption that can be compromised with age or with the use of certain medications or in certain disease states. Pill form is still used from time to time but again, this is very dependent on the individual case. I hope this helps, it’s a great question!
Thank you. I have foot sensation it is really hot especially when I go to sleep. I purchased vitamins B12 without conversation with Dr. Is it right? But the problem still there. What can I do?
