Date sent: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 22:09:43 -0700
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From: Meadow Creek Ranch / Schaaf Angus <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Fatigue
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> You are so right about B-`12 and its importance. Without it your body
> can't make enough red cells to get enough oxygen to the the rest of
> the body. The hemoglobin number when your blood is tested is the real
> watch dog on this. If it is really low like ll or 12. Dizziness and
> lightheadness could be common not to mention lots of Fatigue.
> Antacids can neutralize the stomach acids to prevent its B-12
> absorption and cause deficiencies. So including juices, yogurt, and
> fruits in the diet would be good to do to help prevent this. Getting a
> shot or taking daily B-12 vitamins seems to be warranted with such
> neurological dieseases as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. A simple blood
> test would show the bodies ability to use iron, absorb B-12 and
> Folic Acid - the absence of any of these could be a cause of and
> anemic situation and resulting fatigue.
>
Sorry, but the above is full of half-truths. Administration of B12
is useless (other than to line the pockets of the drug companies and
the people who give the shots) unless there is documented deficiency
of the substance (and that is called "pernicious anemia"), and that
occurs only when there is NO normal stomach acid and a substance
called "Intrinsic Factor" which is needed for the absorption of B12
taken orally. If someone has the condition ("pernicious anemia"),
the only way to absorb B12 is by injection because any B12 given by
mouth will not be absorbed.
It is impossible to give enough antacid by mouth to prevent
absorption of B12 through the stomach in patients who do not have
pernicious anemia.
>>We have to try to watch all of these things as the Dr's don't seem
to understand the importance of vitamins as they relate to the death
of the doprimergic cells. They may never get it right, but we needn't
let them practice on us! Rob<<
It is not doctors who "don't seem to understand". It is people like
Rob.
Best,
Bob
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