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Nutrition

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

 
by William Menna
Vitamin B12 is one of eight B vitamins and an essential nutrient in the body.  Also known as cobalamin, vitamin B12 has a feature shared by no other vitamins: its chemical composition includes a single cobalt ion, making it the only vitamin to ... More>
by Tarot
Vitamin b12 is important in the creation of red blood vessels and in maintaining the nervous system. It is normally absorbed into the body through the small intestine but first of all it must be attached to a substance called intrinsic factor. Intri... More>
by Carl Marshall
The most common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency in the developed world is a condition called pernicious anemia. In a normal healthy body, a protein called intrinsic factor is secreted in the stomach.  This protein binds itself to B12 and enable... More>
by Peter Sedesse
There are only two causes of a vitamin B12 deficiency seen, both of which are very uncommon.  These causes are a problem with nutrient absorption in the intestines or lack of consumption.   Vitamin B12 is found in a large variety of foods ... More>
by Katerina Nikolas
The Hallelujah diet which is brought to Christians by the Reverend George Malkmus had a number of problems when first introduced, as although the diet is based on a Bible verse from Genesis it appears that the Garden of Eden may have been rather lac... More>
by Eileen Eva
Dairy products, fermented soya products meat and eggs are rich sources of Vitamin B12. This vitamin cannot be found naturally in plants. However, there are claims that indicate a significant amount of Vitamin B12 can be found in algae such as spirul... More>
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