B12 Deficiency: The Silent Epidemic



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: The Silent Epidemic

Sublingual B12 Those who are at high risk for B12 deficiency: > 45 years and older > Elderly > Vegetarians and vegans* The issue is often not so much about one s B12 intake but more about the inability to absorb vitamin B12 from food. * Red meat is the main source of vitamin B12

Causes of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Sublingual B12 Leading causes of vitamin B12 deficiency: 1) Certain medications: acid blockers diabetic drugs 2) Specific factors including: anemia alcohol consumption low stomach acid digestion problems

Shocking Statistics Sublingual B12 50% of adults are B12 deficient 1 in 2 adults have dangerously low levels of B12 Symptoms often go undetected by doctors and are typically misdiagnosed.

Vitamin B12? Sublingual B12 is the usual source of B12 in supplements. Needs intrinsic factors for absorption, but is often not present in daily vitamins. is the biologically active form of B12 and is directly absorbed by the mucous membranes: mouth, nose, under the tongue. Ideal for oral sublingual absorption.

Why is Sublingual Methylcobalam in is the biologically active form of vitamin B12. In sublingual form, it is directly absorbed across the blood barrier into the bloodstream. Sublingually, all issues with digestion and malabsorption are bypassed. Sublingual B12

The Benefits of Vitamin B12 Sublingual B12 Vitamin B12 is beneficial due to it being: A big protective vitamin An essential vitamin Integral for the nervous system and brain Prevents cognitive decline Protects peripheral nervous system in diabetics

Vitamin B12 Sublingual B12 Minimum dosage of methylcobalamin is 1,000 mcg daily If a patient is therapeutically deficient, then up to 15,000 mcg daily. is 5,000 mcg recommended daily until B12 stores are adequate, then daily maintenance dosage is 1 tablet three times weekly No issue with overdose, as this is a water soluble vitamin.

Sublingual methylcobalamin Sublingual B12 B12 injections Are better than sublingual methylcobalamin B12? - They both go straight into the bloodstream - The effectiveness is the same!! o

Folic acid + Vitamin B12 Sublingual B12 When folic acid is combined with vitamin B12, there are additional benefits - There are 2 types of anemia a lack of folic acid will cover up a vitamin B12 deficiency - Taking a supplement with folic acid and B12 will ensure a broad range of health benefits

Sublingual B12 Biomed s is a nice formula It dissolves quickly It has a delicious taste It has the benefit of folic acid combined with vitamin B12 It is cost effective for patients It will address B12 and folic acid deficiencies: 5000 mcg of vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) and 500 mcg of folic acid