Vitamin B12 deficiency is estimated to affect 10%-15% of individuals over the age of 60. A recent study in Israel of elderly hospitalized patients found 40% had low or borderline serum B12 levels. Vegetarians are another group with inadequate dietary B12 intake since much of our B12 comes from meat consumption. A recent study showed 50% of long term vegetarians have B12 deficiency, with decreased serum B12 levels and elevated homocysteine levels. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause unusual neurological symptoms such as tremor, gait disturbance, severe pain, and can mimic MS (multiple sclerosis) or even Parkinson’s Syndrome. The physical signs and symptoms can often mimic other diseases and the diagnosis is frequently missed. An excellent book on the topic is: Could it Be B12? An Epidemic of Misdiagnosis by Sally M. Pacholok, R.N. and Jeffrey J Stuart, D.O.
Vitamin B12 supplemtntation is inexpensive and safe. It is important to discover B12 deficiency early, since nerve damage can be irreversible if not discovered right away.
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http://www.drdach.com/B12_Jeffrey_Dach_drdach.html
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Vitamin B12 deficiency is estimated to affect 10%-15% of individuals over the age of 60. A recent study in Israel of elderly hospitalized patients found 40% had low or borderline serum B12 levels. Vegetarians are another group with inadequate dietary B12 intake since much of our B12 comes from meat consumption. A recent study showed 50% of long term vegetarians have B12 deficiency, with decreased serum B12 levels and elevated homocysteine levels. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause unusual neurological symptoms such as tremor, gait disturbance, severe pain, and can mimic MS (multiple sclerosis) or even Parkinson’s Syndrome. The physical signs and symptoms can often mimic other diseases and the diagnosis is frequently missed. An excellent book on the topic is: Could it Be B12? An Epidemic of Misdiagnosis by Sally M. Pacholok, R.N. and Jeffrey J Stuart, D.O.
Vitamin B12 supplemtntation is inexpensive and safe. It is important to discover B12 deficiency early, since nerve damage can be irreversible if not discovered right away.
For more :
http://www.drdach.com/B12_Jeffrey_Dach_drdach.html
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