Why One Man's Stomach Surgery Led to Nerve Damage 8 Years Later
A 49-year-old man had his stomach completely removed due to cancer, but eight years later developed serious nerve damage from vitamin B12 deficiency. This is …
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Long-Term Diabetes Drug Metformin May Lower Vitamin B12
A large study of over 14,000 people with type 2 diabetes found that those taking metformin for 4 or more years had a higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency …
Read MoreWhy Low B12 Levels May Increase Stroke Risk
Researchers discovered how vitamin B12 deficiency might lead to stroke by studying the body's proteins and chemicals. When B12 levels drop too low, it triggers …
Read MoreWhy Older Adults Need to Check Their B12 Levels
As people get older, they're more likely to have low vitamin B12 without knowing it. This vitamin is super important for keeping your brain sharp, your muscles …
Read MoreVitamin B12 Fixes Brain Damage in Babies: New Brain Scan Study
Babies who don't get enough vitamin B12 from their mothers' breast milk can develop serious brain problems, especially when mothers follow vegetarian diets. …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Needs B12 and How to Know If You're Missing It
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient your body needs to make healthy blood cells and keep your nerves working properly. Many people don't realize they're low on B12 until …
Read MoreEven Healthy Obese Kids May Need B12 Checks
Researchers studied 296 obese children and 138 healthy children to see if being metabolically healthy (having good blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure …
Read MoreLow B12 and Uneven Red Blood Cells May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk
Scientists used advanced genetic analysis to explore whether vitamin B12 deficiency and abnormal red blood cells might increase the risk of prostate cancer. …
Read MoreMom's B12 Levels May Help Baby's Brain Development
Researchers looked at 11 studies to understand how vitamin B12 during pregnancy affects a baby's brain development and thinking skills. Vitamin B12 is …
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