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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms

Vitamin B12 deficiency can have serious consequences, yet up to 40% of American adults are believed to have below normal levels of vitamin B12. Deficiency symptoms include weakness, loss of appetite, constipation, numbness or tingling in the arms and legs, difficulty maintaining balance, and shortness of breath. If left untreated, vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a host of neurological problems including gait abnormalities, neuropathy, neuropsychiatric manifestations, and impaired vision, taste, and smell. In the long term, this can ultimately lead to permanent nerve and brain damage, brain atrophy, dementia and Alzheimer’s. Read More:  https://inhalecalm.com/blogs/blog/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms

Malabsorption: A hidden cause of B12 deficiency

Vitamin B12 occurs in animal foods bound to protein and gets released when hydrochloric acid and gastric protease in the stomach break this bond. Eating disorders and chronic digestive disorders also make it difficult to absorb vitamin B12 from food. These drugs are strongly linked to vitamin B12 deficiency since users of these medications lack adequate stomach acid to break down and absorb vitamin B12. In a very small portion of the population, vitamin B12 deficiency is caused by a lack of  intrinsic factor , a protein secreted by the stomach lining that binds to vitamin B12 and enables its absorption. This can lead to pernicious anemia, a decrease in red blood cells that occurs when the intestines cannot properly absorb vitamin B12. Read More:  https://inhalecalm.com/blogs/blog/malabsorption-a-hidden-cause-of-b12-deficiency

5 Basic Skateboard Buying Tips For Beginners

You need to determine which skateboard you will like to choose. You can choose an  electric longboard   or a  small electric skateboard   depending on your needs. You can choose a pre-assembled skateboard which is ready to ride or simply pick the parts and customize it. A custom skateboard is not that hard to design but you should be sure about all the parts and how it will fit together. Buying good quality parts is also important to make a custom skateboard. If you are not sure about what you want then choosing a readymade one will be much better. You will not have any issues also. No one likes to spend money unnecessarily. You should get what you pay for. It is not important to get an expensive skateboard. You can get an  affordable electric skateboard   of decent quality that can meet your needs. It should be fun to use the board. Some top companies offer decent skateboards for about sixty dollars and if you are looking to save your money then it will be worth it. These are a

Vitamin B12 Food Sources

Most people get plenty of vitamin B12 in their diets. It’s found in animal foods of all kinds — meat, poultry, pork, fish, seafood, dairy, and eggs. The two best sources of B12  by far  are clams and liver which contain 60 times more vitamin B12 than beef and over 100 times more than eggs. But for those who don’t eat animal products, getting adequate B12 is a very real concern. Plant Sources of B12: A Dangerous Myth Almost half of lacto-ovo vegetarians and over 90% of vegans are B12-deficient. And unfortunately, there’s a persistent dietary myth that’s causing a lot of these people real harm. Green algae like spirulina, fermented soy products, and brewer’s yeast are purported to be plant sources of vitamin B12. But, in reality, these plant foods contain B12  analogs  which are similar to, but not the same as, vitamin B12. Read More - https://inhalecalm.com/blogs/blog/vitamin-b12-food-sources

Why is Vitamin B12 Important for Healthy Brain Function?

When considering what functions represent a healthy brain, quick-thinking, memory, or focus may come to mind. It is true that healthy levels of vitamin B12 have been linked to all of these things. Vitamin B12 is also necessary for proper nerve function, and the brain and nervous system work closely together. The myelin sheath that surrounds nerve cells is responsible for how quickly signals Elevated Mood Sufficient levels of vitamin B12 also aid in the synthesizing and metabolizing of serotonin, a chemical produced naturally by your body that regulates mood. Therefore, a deficiency in vitamin B12 can cause a depressed mood or further lower the mood of those with chronic depression. But where vitamin B12 is really crucial is in keeping the brain and nervous system healthy and functioning optimally. B12 is needed for normal capacities in memory, focus, and concentration. Low B12 levels are associated with depression. Read More:  https://inhalecalm.com/blogs/blog/why-is-vit