Vitamin B12 & Folate Deficiency Made Simple

In this episode, we talk about vitamin B12 and folate deficiency. Our diet is very important for the absorption of nutrients but what we eat, our anatomy, and even other health conditions can affect the way our body absorbs certain vitamins. Today we will talk about why B12 and folate deficiency occurs, what symptoms to watch out for, how to diagnose these deficiencies, and how to treat these vitamin deficiencies.
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[@tellitallnow3914]

Great informative video. Thank you!!

[@harlan33401]

You slipped up by calling folates folic acid which is a synthetic folate. They are not m etabolized the same way in the methylation cycle.

[@GutHealthHomeopath]

Great Video. You explained the topic really well. As a qualified Nutritionist, I agree that vitamin deficiency is a common problem these days. I share more tips on the warning signs of vitamin deficiency that our body shows and how to fix it naturally by eating the right foods on my channel.

[@khanhbang287]

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[@user-ge5fv2md9k]

Thank you

[@brooklyn5756]

Levels too low and serum b12 isn't a very reliable test. I have neuropathy in legs with a serum B12 of 575 and folate of 8.9. High homocysteine. Genetic issues can also play a part.

[@user-hu3ti9zv3k]

Thank you doctor for the helpful and very informative video. I am a heterogeneous MTHFR and Talasemia carrier, difficient in Folate and.B12, because of my attrofic gastritis. Recently I am taking 5 -Mthf and B12 shots. Do i have to take these medications for the rest of my life? I am watching the video from Albania. Much obliged.

[@StyleshStorm]

I might have this. B12 and Folate are below normal levels. Will it kill me?

[@nancychandler768]

It definitely can

[@killuminatikilla3235]

I have been diagnosed with low folage. Originally I got diagnosed with helicobacter virus in my stomach. I think the medication didn't work and now it's come back worse.
I feel so so sick I can't get out of bed and function properly and I have numbness in my feet and ankles. Now I know the reason. Generally probs got cancer am only 26

[@menoswater1032]

How are you doing now? Feeling better?

[@abdelraouflaouisset7957]

Thank you!!

[@iMedSchool]

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[@janmartell9792]

Sorry, guy. Your b12 snd folate levels are way low. My b12 is 500 and my folate is 10. My dr told me they are both on the low end of normal. B 12 should be 800 and folate 15.

[@jadeg1095]

Birth control depletes folate and b12

[@michellecheatley1214]

B12 deficiency can be treated with ''Oral pills'' or ''Nasal Spray'' ? Does this not just increase the serum B12 ? How do Oral pills work if there are absorption issues. ? & how successful is Nasal spray. ?

[@iMedSchool]

Even when absorption is impaired there is some absorption that still occurs. Using oral pills at high doses makes sure that the body absorbs as much B12 as it can even with its reduced capacity. Also oral B12 will only work for some conditions. Nasal spray can be effective as it bypasses the intestinal tract, but it is not covered well by insurance companies in my experience. Supplementing the B12 is just increasing serum B12 and does not address the underlying issue/cause. Unfortunately many, but not all, of the causes for B12 deficiency are permanent or do not have a treatment.

[@michellecheatley1214]

@@iMedSchool Oh well I'm going to DIE.

[@mem1701movies]

@@iMedSchool what about sublingual? Does that get stored in liver and work well?

[@vigneshsubash8970]

thanQ

[@anithaj7579]

Hi, taking folic acid supplement decrease Vitamin b12 level?

[@iMedSchool]

Great question! Folic acid supplements do not affect the absorption of B12

[@anithaj7579]

@@iMedSchool thank you

[@JesusSaves7012]

September 2021

[@AceHardy]

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[@ramircaudilla861]

vitaminb12 c12 intrestis survive

[@gabinotorres4622]

It’s folic acid And b12 the same thing ?

[@victoriafabry1382]

Same i was lacking vit d and folic acid was given in tablets

[@iMedSchool]

Folic acid and B12 are two different vitamins that are important for cell development. Thanks for watching!

[@sigma_the_lone_wolf___]

Folic acid = Vit-B9
Cobalamin = Vit-B12

[@sandracorbin1530]

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