Health Blogs — Vitamin B

The B Vitamin Homocysteine Stress Connection

Posted by Traci Garcia on

The B Vitamin Homocysteine Stress Connection

Many studies have confirmed that the B vitamins folate, B6 and B12 can help lower homocysteine levels. Lower homocysteine level is an indicator of better health, including the potential for better stress management.   Homocysteine is an amino acid which occurs in the body as an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine and cysteine. Because B vitamins, specifically folate, B6 and B12, are involved in the breakdown of homocysteine, blood level of homocysteine is an indicator of these B vitamin deficiencies. It can also be an indicator of methylation efficiency.   One way that low intracellular homocysteine concentrations are maintained...

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14 Most Common Vitamin Deficiencies

Posted by Kevin Garcia on

14 Most Common Vitamin Deficiencies

10% of the U.S. population has a vitamin deficiency; learn why the most prevalent deficiencies occur. According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, “Although the majority of Americans consume sufficient amounts of most nutrients, some nutrients are consumed by many individuals in amounts below the Estimated Average Requirement or Adequate Intake levels. These include potassium, dietary fiber, choline, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A, D, E, and C. Iron also is underconsumed by adolescent girls and women ages 19 to 50 years.” It’s important to remember that a vitamin or mineral deficiency is an extreme state. It’s entirely possible to have inadequate levels...

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