Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects people in a “stocking and glove” pattern, meaning the hands and feet. This can cause numbness and tingling, and/or loss of sensation. As it progresses, it can lead to balance problems as the sensation in your feet help you stay balanced. There are many things that cause this such as diabetes, peripheral artery disease, smoking, alcoholism, and certain viral infections. However, one under-appreciated cause is B12 deficiency. The good news is it’s treatable.

Christopher EllisApril 23, 2025#b12, #peripheralneuropathyComment

A Hidden Reason for Fatigue: Pernicious Anemia

Anemia is a condition that reduces the ability of blood to carry oxygen, leading to fatigue and a whole host of other symptoms. This may be due to a reduction in hemoglobin, or a reduction of the production of red blood cells. Some common deficiencies that cause reduced red blood cells are B12 (cobalamin), folate, and iron.

Christopher EllisApril 11, 2024#b12, #anemia, #perniciousanemiaComment

B12 Deficiency and SIBO

We routinely send our clients out for bloodwork, and one of the most common deficiencies we see is B12. There are a number of reasons for this, and in this blog we’ll cover the most common ones.

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