Good Newsclip Covering B12 Deficiency Basics
Posted by b12patch | Posted in General Information, Video | Posted on 21-08-2009
Tags: cardiovascular disease, causes, depression, fatigue, homocysteine, megaloblastic anemia, pernicious anemia, vegan, vegetarian, Video
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Dr. John Hong talks (incredibly fast!) about vitamin B-12 deficiency on NBC 29’s “Ask The Doctor.” It’s a good (and quick!) overview in video format.
Dr. Hong hits pretty much all of the important parts in two and a half minutes. He first lists the major issues that can arise – poor memory, depression, neuropathy, fatigue, megaloblastic & pernicious anemia, etc. He then goes over some of the causes – old age, gastric disease, gastric bypass surgery, small bowel disease, pancreatic deficiency, medication (particularly PPI antacids), and following a vegan diet or a vegetarian one if you’re pregnant.
Dr. Hong also has a vitamin B-12 deficiency article on his website.
