B12 is a key player in the production of the mood-regulating chemical serotonin and when your body is lacking the vitamin, production can decrease
Thats why we never look at gut health in isolation
Seth Osgood is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) Certified Practitioner
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Symptoms of vitamin B-12 deficiency include: Fatigue Difficulty concentrating Decreased mood Loss of appetite Poor memory Constipation Higher-risk groups for vitamin B-12 deficiency include people with intestinal disorders such as Crohns or Celiac disease, as well as those who suffer from muscular degeneration, Lou Gehrigs disease or diabetes
That clinical layer, evaluation, prescription, monitoring, and adjustment, is the entire difference between a supervised protocol and an unsupervised gamble