{"product_id":"2940046445329","title":"Vitamin B12 Deficiency, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin present in many foods.\u003cbr\u003eVitamin B12 is found in meat, poultry, not present in vegetables and fruits\u003cbr\u003eVitamin B12 is important for red blood cells production.\u003cbr\u003eIt is also important for peripheral nerve function\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 Deficiency is a silent disease\u003cbr\u003eSeverity of Vitamin B12 deficiency is inversely related to age\u003cbr\u003eOne cause of Vitamin B12 deficiency is malabsorption\u003cbr\u003eThe other cause is poor food intake function\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a cause of peripheral neuropathy\u003cbr\u003eThere is heart failure and cardiomyopathy\u003cbr\u003eThere may be megaloblastic and pernicious anemia\u003cbr\u003eThere may be subacute combined degeneration of brain and dementia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrevention of Vitamin B12 Deficiency is as important as treatment.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment of Vitamin B12 Deficiency is taking vitamin B12 supplements\u003cbr\u003eAnd a diet containing red meat, egg yolks, fortified milk and liver,\u003cbr\u003eThere are no vegetable sources such as whole grain cereals and green vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Vitamin B12 Deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. The goal of Vitamin B12 Deficiency treatment is the prevention of subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord and brain and anemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTherefore prevention of Vitamin B12 Deficiency is as important as treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 Deficiency treatment and prevention measures are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedications:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 supplements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Vitamin B12 is given at 100 mcg per day by injection until the response is adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Prevention of Vitamin B12 deficiency in people taking isoniazid, hydralazine, cycloserine and penicillinamine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Patients with homocystinuria\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 does not give side effects because being water soluble it is excreted easily in the urine if large doses are ingested\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Vitamin B12?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater-soluble vitamins dissolve in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the body uses these vitamins, leftover amounts leave the body through the urine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body can store vitamin B12 for years in the liver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 has the largest and most complex chemical structure of all the vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is unique among vitamins in that it contains a metal ion, cobalt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) is present in all living human tissues as an important ingredient in the production of red blood cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the functions of Vitamin B12?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFunctions of Vitamin B12:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. It is important in metabolism of labile methyl groups example biosynthesis of choline and methionine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. It maintains glutathione in reduced state\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. It is important in the maturation of erythrocytes, neurologic function and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Vitamin B12 Deficiency\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Interesting Facts about Vitamin B12 Deficiency\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Vitamin B12 Deficiency\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Pernicious Anemia\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Megaloblastic Anemia\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Advanced Macular Degeneration\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Alzheimer Disease\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078645104880,"sku":"2940046445329","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046445329_p0.jpg?v=1763693834","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046445329","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}