Aging or B12 Vitamin deficiency.Amazingly Aging or B12 Deficiency is a serious health concern especially for those over age 60 but few people know about it. Sally M. Pacholok R. N. wrote a book about this deficiency because as a nurse she has seen many, many cases of patients with missed diagnoses of this vitamin deficiency - including some persons rushed to the emergency room or diagnosed as having age related dementia. Nurse Pacholok holds that this missed diagnosis is doing as much damage as polio did back in the 1940's. Sally M. Pacholok joined with Jerffrey J. Stuart, D. O. to write Could It Be B12? An Epidemic of Misdagnoses published by Quill Driver Books. It is a book worth reading. And it may be an important book for those of us over age 60 since because this particular vitamin deficiency becomes more common as we age. (It is also common among vegetarians....but more about that late.) Symptoms that could be the result of either Aging or B12 Deficiency
Amazing list isn't it? Since the deficiency can attack the myelin that surrounds and protect nerve fibres, just as MS does, sometimes patients are diagnosed as having MS when they really have a vitamin deficiency. Also, since it is common in those over age 60, sometimes patients are diagnosed with age related dementia when they present with confusion, memory loss etc. And for those given the standard serum test, itmay not be enough since some medications mask low levels of B12 as do some medical conditions such as "liver disease,alcoholism, myelon proliferative disorders, lymphoma or intestinal bacterial overgrowth." but there are adjunctive tests for high levels of MMA and Hcy which indicate low B12. If you are concerned about Aging or B12 deficiency, you can add B12 supplements to your nutritional program. See if you experience improvement. One of the good thing about the B vitamins is that they do not accumulate in your body. You will simply excrete any that you do not need. If you want to buy B12 supplements, you may want to Vitacost, a company that sells major brands at 35 - 75% off retail. I use this company now. They seem reliable and have on staff. You will find them by clicking on Anti-Aging Products page. Who is at risk?
How expensive is it to treat this deficiency It is one of the least expensive treatments - regular shots of B12 or supplements will make all the difference AND if they are started soon enough the symptoms will reverse themselves. Old people have regained their faculties. Others are able to walk without falling. But if the remedy is applied too late (after 6 months) some symptoms may be reversed but not all. Vitacost is where I purchase my B12 supplements. They have many popular brands at really deep discounts and Vitacost has physicians on staff. If you want to check them out, justscroll down the page at Anti-Aging products page. If you or a loved one experiences any of the above symptoms, do talk to your physician about Aging or B12 vitamindeficiency. Few physicians do routine screenings - though they often order more elaborate tests. Here is a time to speak up. Ask to be screened. It is an inexpensive test that could make all the difference in your quality of life. Click here to read more about Aging or B12 Deficiency If you want to purchase B12,Vitacost offers major brands at deep discount. Click here and scroll down to Vitacost, Anti-aging Products . Read more about this topic: Aging or B12 Click here B12 and other Anti-aging Brain supplements and tonics More articles about Memory i including Memory tests, How to improve your memory at any age Keep up with the latest research about Longevity, Anti-Aging,Ageless Aging.. Why not let me share my research? Free monthly Ezine. Click here Newsletter |