Vitamin B12 deficiency

following vegan diet, are at high risk of nutrient deficiencies because of excluding two main food groups; animal protein and dairy. Our bodies need to consume iron to synthesis red blood cells. Iron has to main forms; the heme iron that is found in the animal sources, particularly red meet, and it is well absorbed. The other form is the non-heme iron that is available in the plant sources, and it is less well absorbed. People who depend in the vegetarian food are at high risk of iron deficiency anemia. However, Amanda can overcomes this obstacle by consuming sufficient amount of vegetarian foods that rich in iron, also consuming small doses of vitamin C with the non-heme iron increasing the iron absorption, and she may take iron supplement as well. The other nutrient deficient that may occur is zinc. Zinc is important to the immune system, hormones synthesis, fat and protein metabolism and cell growth and development. The zinc deficiency can causes multiple problems, such as diarrhea, poor neurological function and decreased the synthesis of thyroid hormone. The zinc…

People who live a vegan lifestyle generally have deficiencies with vitamins such as vitamin B, vitamin B12, vitamin D and so on. A common vegan diet has a lack of certain vital nutrients like vitamin B12 which are important for the formation of blood as well as brain function. Vitamin B12 is a vitamin that is involved in the function of every cell in the body. It is especially important for preventing your blood from clotting. Due to vitamin B12 being critical for life and isn't found in any…

the book, Access to Health, we are taught that a vegetarian is very healthy and can reduce many health risks. Yes, a vegetarian diet is healthier than a diet that consumes animal protein, but eating diary and eggs can also have health risks. We are then told that a vegan diet comes with risks and vegans may be deficient in many minerals and vitamins. However, nothing could be further from the truth.…

Is a vegan diet really the healthiest way to eat? There is a lot of vegan controversy going around. There is a multitude of vegans claiming that eating vegan is ultimately healthier than a non-vegan diet in every way. Though in some cases this could be true, there are many downsides and overlooked aspects to a vegan diet. A vegan diet is not necessarily healthier because of possible deficiencies, unhealthy vegan lifestyle, and inconsistent data. In the decision to avoid animal products, vegans…

Key supplements that are void in a vegan diet include vitamin B12, vitamin D, and iodine. Most vital of the three, vitamin B12 is a key energy reserve in the human body. This vitamin helps with regulated functioning of the brain and the formation of red blood cells. This is important to address due to the fact that "68% of vegetarians and 83% of vegans are B12 deficient, compared to just 5% of omnivores" (Herrmann W1, Schorr H, Obeid R, Geisel J.). Ultimately, most vegans and vegetarians are not…

they might be cause for concern. Common Causes of Cold Fingers and Toes • Dehydration If you’re adequately hydrated, water will trap heat and release it slowly, keeping your body temperature in a comfortable zone. With less water, your body is more sensitive to extreme temperatures. Water warms you up another way as well. It helps power your metabolism, and a sluggish metabolism translates into less overall body heat. Aim for the requisite eight glasses a day at a minimum, but always drink more…

approval. In the meanwhile, the condition worsened. All his life Tank had been a giver. Having to ask the government for help left him feeling even more like a beggar. His self-esteem took a severe nosedive. While he was on the Fluconazole his other medicine for his P.T.S.D., they reduced to one-third the strength. They said that Fluconazole caused serious problems with that medicine. That’s all he needed. To watch for developing side effects and track his medications they did blood tests every…

Do you want to have a healthier, but weaker body or a body which is healthier and also stronger? Probably everybody wants to have a healthier and stronger body, then add some fresh meat to your daily life diet. A vegetarian diet is healthy and have lots of health benefits, but a person on vegetarian diet might get deficient in several essential nutrients, which can be only found in meat products. Vegetarians consume less calories than non-vegetarians which leads them to less energetic, plus…

The meat-eating homo sapien, or the altruist elitist who believes that meat eating will be the end of humanity? A common misconception amongst some vegetarians is that eating meat is the better option for all people. What they do not account for is the fact that many underprivileged countries do not have access to fresh produce or the vitamins/supplements necessary to support a vegetarian lifestyle, or the fact that vegetarianism goes against many cultural traditions throughout the world. While…

for plant food it usually takes more than a single serving to provide these nutrients. Meat provides saturated fat which enables the function of the immune system and nervous system. Saturated fats contain fat soluble vitamins needed for the proper function of serotonin receptors in the brain. According to a study done by researchers at the Institute of Social Medical and Epidemiology, vegetarians are more likely to suffer from anxiety disorders, due to the low levels of cholesterol they have…