| Do not take iron supplements if you do not have iron deficiency anemia. vitamin b12 helps with all types of anemia, but if your doctor diagnoses you with B12 deficiency anemia then you should take 1,000 meg of B12 a day, which is higher than the recommended daily amount, or have B12 injections. For folic acid deficiency anemia, take 800-1,200 meg a day, which is higher than the recommended daily amount. Also take 2,000 mgof spirulina a day, which has been shown to stimulate the production of red blood cells from bone marrow. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 This study suggested that both folic acid (800 microg daily) and vitamin b12 (1 mg daily) should be included in the treatment of depression.
A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Exploratory Trial of Chromium Picoli-nate in Atypical Depression: Effect on Carbohydrate Craving. Docherty JP; Sack DA; et al. Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 2005 September, 11(5):302-314.
Chromium picolinate may be beneficial for patients with atypical depression who also have severe carbohydrate craving. |
T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell II
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 Research has convincingly shown that plants grown in healthy soil that has a good concentration of vitamin b12 will readily absorb this nutrient.10 However, plants grown in "lifeless" soil (non-organic soil) may be deficient in vitamin b12. In the United States, most of our agriculture takes place on relatively lifeless soil, decimated from years of unnatural pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer use. So the plants grown in this soil and sold in our supermarkets lack B12. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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| I would start with 5,000 milligrams of vitamin C per day in five 1,000-milligram doses, as well as 1,000 micrograms of vitamin b12. The most beneficial form is methol coalobin. Hopefully, they will take them. If not, try to blend them into juices—orange juice or V-8 juice, whatever they are willing to drink.
Alcohol frequently swells the brain if you have a sensitivity to it, so you need vitamin Bl—a lot. If you're an alcoholic, you need at least 100 milligrams twice a day. Normally, I suggest 10 milligrams of Bl, 15 milligrams of B2, and 15 milligrams of B6, but not with an alcoholic. |
Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews
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 While low in saturated fat, turkey is also rich in the nutrients that promote health including niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin b12, iron, selenium, and zinc.
So when you're looking to lose weight, determined to prolong your health and eager to keep your metabolism humming along, choose the SuperFood turkey. You'll find lots of suggestions for turkey meals in the SuperFoodsRx Diet recipes. |
Hyla Cass
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 Dose: Folic acid (400 meg), vitamin b12 (200-1,000 meg), vitamin B6 (10-25 mg).
OTHER SUPPLEMENTS FOR BETTER BLOOD-SUGAR CONTROL
People with diabetes can benefit from the comprehensive support a multivitamin. Diabetics are less able to fight off infections than non-diabetics. It seems that a multivitamin can boost diabetics' immunity and resistance to infection. In one revealing study, only 17 percent of diabetics who took multivitamins reported having an infection—such as a cold, the flu, or a stomach flu—while 93 percent who took a placebo (dummy) pill did report having one. |
| Needed supplements: Calcium (1,000-1,200 mg), vitamin b12 (200 meg), and vitamin D (600-1,000 IU).
Acid Blockers and Pneumonia
Several studies have shown that the use of acid-suppressing drugs-including H2-blockers and proton pump inhibitors—is linked to increased risk of a certain type of pneumonia. Why would this be?
Stomach acid kills off bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that could cause dangerous infections if allowed to pass further into the body. Suppressing acid production, then, reduces this natural bodily defense against hazardous "bugs. |
| Speak to your doctor about your adding salt back in as natural a form as possible, such as sea salt.
?Vitamin B12: 500-1,000 meg daily. If you suspect that you are low in B12, take a sublingual (under the tongue) form. That way it bypasses your digestive system and is absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
Review the dietary recommendations in Chapter 2 for more on adding a greater variety of colorful vegetables into your diet.
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Corticosteroids like prednisone, prednisolone, betamethasone, budeno-side, triamcinolone, cortisone, and methylprednisone are miracle drugs. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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 A smooth red tongue, however, can be a red flag for pernicious anemia, a fairly common and easily treatable vitamin b12 deficiency, or malabsorption syndrome, an intestinal disorder in which the body cannot adequately absorb nutrients.
If only a patch of your tongue is red or white and smooth, it may be a sign of median rhomboid glossitis (MRG). This bare spot looks much like a diamond or rhomboid, hence its name. It can be flat or raised and is devoid of both tongue hairs and taste buds. |
Hyla Cass
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| Vitamin B6: 50 mg daily.
?Vitamin B12: 500-1,000 meg daily.
?Vitamin C: 500-1,000 mg
?Zinc: 25-50 mg daily.
OSTEOPOROSIS DRUGS
Alendronate (Fosamax) and risedronate (Actonel) belong to the bisphos-phonate class of drugs. Bisphosphonates are widely prescribed to prevent and treat osteoporosis and to prevent fractures. Some pills are taken daily, and others once a week or once monthly.
Action: These medications slow bone loss by slowing the action of osteoclasts, cells that break down bone. |
| High-dose zinc (much higher than 25 mg per day) can deplete copper.
?Vitamin b12: 500-2,000 meg per day. Deficiency exists in about a third of people with AIDS. If you are having digestive issues, choose a sublingual B12 supplement or talk to your doctor about B12 injections. Supplements of B12 may inhibit viral invasion into certain types of immune cells. Added bonus: supplements of B12 may inhibit viral invasion into certain types of immune cells.
?Zinc: 25-100 mg per day. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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| Other nutritional remedies that have been shown to be beneficial in treating mood disorders include omega-3 fatty acids, phenylalanine, triiodothyronine, 1-cysteine, folic acid, inositol, vitamin b12, and vitamin C.
Patient Story: Bipolar Disorder_
/ treated a patient who, for 40 years, exhibited a history that was very clearly that of a manic depressive: He was erratic, impulsive, had marital problems, and was in and out of jobs. His response came when I added lithium to the vitamins, and nothing else. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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| Nails That Curve Upward
If the sides of your nails curl upward, commonly called spooning, it can signal a nutritional deficiency, such as of iron or vitamin b12, which can cause anemia. And spooning—medically known as koilonychia—is a nail sign of such systemic disorders as Raynaud's disease (see Chapter 7 and Blue Nails, above) and lupus. (See Butterfly Mask, below and Appendix I.) It can also be a revealing sign that you've been exposed to petroleum-based products, possibly at work. If the fingernails are spooned and extremely thick, it can signal diabetes. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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| Henry (Hank) Newbold demonstrated that many of his schizophrenic psychiatric patients were suffering from a vitamin b12 'dependency' and that they needed large amounts in order to feel well and sane again. Then as the years went by, orthomolecular doctors discovered that the essential minerals—macro minerals such as calcium and magnesium, as well as the trace mineral elements zinc, manganese, chromium, and selenium—also helped balance the cerebral chemistry of schizophrenics. Dr. |
Marshall Editions
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 Take 10 mg of folic acid a day; 1,000 meg of vitamin b12 intramuscular injections every two weeks; and 1 g of vitamin C a day.
Herbs: St. John's Wort has been shown to be useful for vitiligo as it has properties that make the skin more sensitive to light. Take 2-4 g a day or 1 tsp twice a day. Sarsaparilla is a skin tonic with many healing properties. Take 500 mg in capsule form or 4 ml of tincture three times a day. Taking burdock root, at 300 mg in capsule form three times a day or 8 ml amounts of tincture per day, can also be helpful. |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
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 Heavy Metal Cleanse Ingredients
Morning Formula* biotin manganese vitamin B2 boron molybdenum vitamin B3 calcium selenium vitamin B5 chromium vanadium vitamin copper vitamin C vitamin b12 folic acid vitamin B1 zinc magnesium
* Do not start a heavy metal cleanse without first completing a total-body cleanse.
Evening Formula alpha-lipoic acid cilantro bladderwrack garlic chlorella kelp leucine
N-acetylcysteine sodium alginate
The morning formula in the heavy metal cleanse would be taken with breakfast. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 Unlike shrimp, it doesn't have any vitamin D, but it's one of the best nonanimal sources of vitamin b12, with 3 ounces of lobster providing 50 percent of the Daily Value for that important B vitamin. Both shrimp and lobster have only about 1 g of fat per 3-ounce serving.
Shrimp and other shellfish have been given a bad rap for their high cholesterol content. But here's the thing: The cholesterol in your food has minimal effect on the cholesterol in your blood, at least for the vast majority of people. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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 Eggs are also a good source of the amino acid tryptophan, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin b12, and are one of the rare sources of natural vitamin D. Eggs are a good source of choline, which is important for brain function, gene regulation, and heart health. Eggs also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two phytochemicals that may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
Home Remedies
Eggs have been used in a variety of ways for medicinal purposes. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 For example, while many "junk vitamin" companies products a multivitamin with super-cheap forms of vitamin b12 (cyanacobolamin), Wellness Resources uses what are called the "coenzyme" forms of vitamin b12 (50 percent methylcobalamin and 50 percent adenosylcobalamin), which are far easier for the body to assimilate. (Read more details at http://www.wellnessresources.com/products/daily_energy.php. |
Andreas Moritz
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 In addition, it is a myth that vegans are more prone to anemia owing to a deficiency in vitamin b12 than meat-eaters. In fact, I see far more anemic meat-eaters than vegetarians who are anemic. I personally suffered years of childhood anemia while on animal proteins, but completely recovered from it after eight weeks on a vegan diet (with the exception of butter). The idea of having to combine certain foods in order to get complete proteins is plain misinformation, too. The body does not depend on food proteins to produce the proteins it requires to be healthy. |
Hyla Cass
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| Those "good" probiotic bacteria also produce nutrients, such as B vitamins, including vitamin b12, that are then absorbed through the wall of the colon and into the body; in a state of dysbiosis, these probiotics may not be able to produce enough of these nutrients to maintain health.
You should have one easy, comfortable bowel movement a day, with a soft texture and about (yes) two feet in total length. You should be able to sit down and comfortably eliminate when the urge strikes you. |
Mark Sircus
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 For example, eggs from free-range hens contain up to 30% more vitamin E, 50% more folic acid and 30% more vitamin b12 than factory eggs.
"Most of our food now comes from large-scale producers who rely on chemical fertilizers, pesticides and animal drugs, and inhumane confinement animal production. In agribusiness, the main emphasis is on getting the highest possible yields and profits; nutrient content (and flavor) are, at best, second thoughts. This shift in production methods is clearly giving us less nutritious eggs and meat. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| For example, while many "junk vitamin" companies products a multivitamin with super-cheap forms of vitamin b12 (cyanacobolamin), Wellness Resources uses what are called the "coenzyme" forms of vitamin b12 (50 percent methylcobalamin and 50 percent adenosylcobalamin), which are far easier for the body to assimilate. (Read more details at http://www.wellnessresources.com/products/daily_energy.php. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 We use a very special form of vitamin b12 in this product. Most people don't realize that not all B12 is created equal. Most of the B12 you get these days are called cyanocobalamin. Most of the vitamin companies use it because it's the cheapest form of vitamin b12 available. Unfortunately, it's toxic. It gets extremely dangerous for people with weak antioxidant protection. For example, if you were to give a smoker a cyanocobalamin injection, you run the risk of him or her going blind. Which is something that my dad has seen in his medical practice.
Mike: That's amazing. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
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 Other Uses
None known
Constituents
Amino acids (lysine, arginine), polysaccharide (lenti-nan), eritadenin, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B2, vitamin b12, calcium, potassium, purines
Energetic Correspondences
• Flavor: sweet, neutral
• Temperature: neutral
• Moisture: moist
• Polarity: yang
• Planet: Jupiter
• Element: water
Contraindications
Shiitakes are considered nontoxic and generally safe. Avoid in cases of extreme weakness or diarrhea. There have been rare reports of allergic reactions affecting the throat, lungs, or skin. |
| Korean: chin'gyo Mandarin: qin jiao Sanskrit: trayamana Swedish: gullentiana Turkish: giisad
Parts Used
Root, rhizome
Physiological Effects
Alterative, anthelmintic, antiseptic, bitter, cholagogue, emmenagogue, febrifuge, ophthalmic, refrigerant, siliagogue, stomach tonic
Medicinal Uses
Gentian has been used as a digestive aid for centuries; it improves the assimilation of nutrients such as iron and vitamin b12 and aids in the breakdown of proteins and fats. |
Jack Challem
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 Follow this by immediately taking a sublingual (under the tongue) vitamin b12 tablet. TwinLab's 5,000 meg B-12 Dot product works well for this purpose. Your down feeling should clear after a couple of hours.
Mild, Moderate, and Other Forms of Depression
Depression is a serious feeling of being down that lasts for two or more weeks. If you're depressed, you might describe yourself as being down in the dumps, discouraged, hopeless, sad, or trapped (such as in a bad job or relationship). |
| To this, consider adding 500 mg of vitamin B3 (niacinamide), 1,000 meg of folic acid, and 500 meg of sublingual (under the tongue) vitamin b12. Note: Again, take B vitamins in the morning or the early afternoon, with food, not in the evening.
Dimethylglycine (DMG). This nutrientlike substance is a precursor to glycine, an amino acid and a calming neurotransmitter. Some evidence suggests that DMG might help to reduce compulsive behavior. It has also been used to treat behavioral problems in autistic children. Take 125 mg two to three times daily. |
Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D.
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 However, enough patients have reported that vitamin b12 is helpful that I am willing to try this, especially because this vitamin is not toxic and costs so little. Moreover, one study found evidence of lower than normal levels of this vitamin in the spinal fluid of patients with CFS.
To ensure vitamin absorption, I teach relatives or friends how to give the vitamin by injection, which is simple to do. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 A decreased ability to absorb vitamin b12 or folate or niacin or vitamins C or E may mean an increased risk of neurological deficit or damage from free radicals.
Figure %3 (kit Reaction Peristalsis (or squeezing of the intestines) is stimulated by nerves that are regulated by a serotonin-type chemical. When all is working correctly, serotonin reduces the discomfort we may feel when gas passes through and stimulates more neurons to contract in a coordinated fashion to move our food along. Using laxatives can overstimulate the intestinal nerves and lead to chronic constipation.
Figure S. |
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