Person holding different supplements in his hand.— Unsplash Despite the fact that vitamin B12 deficiency is a widespread health condition affecting between 6% and 20% of Americans, doctors may just as well be blind to patients, says Diane Cress, associate professor of nutrition and food science. at Wayne State University. . Most of the time, …
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For several months in the summer of 2022, my dog Scout threw up at 3 a.m. most days. If you have a dog, you know the sound. And each time, she would gobble up her mess before I could get to it, making it difficult to diagnose the cause. The vet and I ultimately singled …
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You are what you eat, the saying goes – and that goes for the neck up. Just as food plays an important role in the health of your heart, skin, and other body organs, what you put in your mouth can affect your brain health. For one thing, healthy foods help keep blood vessels healthy. …
A woman who suffered from extreme fatigue had “dangerously low” vitamin B12 levels due to a plant-based diet. Carly Minsky, 33, said she could “barely walk” after not eating meat or fish for six years. Vitamin B12, a nutrient found primarily in animal products, is vital for healthy nerves and blood cells. Loading Something is …
