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Can a vitamin b12 deficiency cause high blood pressure?


I have recently been diagnosed with a vitamin b12 deficiency and have to take injections. Can this deficiency cause me to have high blood pressure? I checked it today and it was 155/89
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No, it is highly unlikely that a deficiency of vitamin B12 is causing your high blood pressure problems. High blood pressure is more likely to be due to a high salt diet, high alcohol consumption, stress, or a lifestyle low in exercise.

As for your vitamin deficiency you can find a list of foods high in vitamin B12 here:
http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-vitamin-B12.php  (+ info)

Can vitamin deficiency play a role in erectile dysfunction?


I was curious to know if erectile dysfunction can be caused by, or in part by vitamin deficiency. Does any doctor know anything about this? How common is erectile dysfunction in young men? (25 and under.)
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Yes and no... ED in younger men is a Symptom of something else... get a check up...


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What vitamin deficiency causes fatigue?


I had a blood test for anemia to see why i am tired but i do not have anemia. is there any other vitamin deficiency that causes fatigue?
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Hey James,

Despite what your blood test for anemia showed - you may be feeling lethargic due to a drop in your B12. You do not have to be anemic by Western medicine standards to be deficient in vitamin B12.

Vitamin B12 is important to good health. It helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells, and is also needed to make DNA, the genetic material in all cells.

Characteristic signs of B12 deficiency include fatigue, weakness, nausea, constipation, flatulence (gas), loss of appetite, and weight loss. Deficiency also can lead to neurological changes such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. Additional symptoms of B12 deficiency are difficulty in maintaining balance, depression, confusion, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue.

You may also want to consider the possibility that your blood sugar may be causing your fatique. If your blood sugars are moving up-and-down too quickly fatique can result. If that's the case - you may want to look into eating foods that are lower glycemic. Don't despair - you do not have diabetes. Eating low-glycemic may give you longer-lasting energy calorie-for-calorie, combatting fatique.

If you need some tips on lower glycemic foods -- please feel free to look me up on http://www.TuDiabetes.com - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes.

Best regards,
Allie

Allison Love Beatty - Founder of "Allies Voice"
Making the World Safer for People with Diabetes
http://www.AlliesVoice.com  (+ info)

Can a vitamin b12 deficiency cause high blood pressure?


I have recently been diagnosed with a vitamin b12 deficiency and have to take injections. Can this deficiency cause me to have high blood pressure? I checked it today and it was 155/89
I checked it at Shoppers Drug Mart
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It shouldn't where did you check it?  (+ info)

What vitamin deficiency other then iron,could cause hairloss in a young woman?


Im 23 and ive been dealing with diffuse hairloss for over 8 months...I believe it may have been started when i was anorexic, i started taking wonmans one a day which is high in iron and other stuff...how long will it take to kick in ? Is there other vitamin deficiencys that can lead to hairloss?
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Have you had your thyroid and mercury levels tested? Thyroid problems can lead to hair loss as can mercury poisoning.  (+ info)

What is relation between vitamin b 12 deficiency and depression or mood fluctuations,I am a vegetarian ,do?


I need to take vitamin pills to get my daily dose of vitamin B,I am from India and there is capsule here called Zevit which has B12 and other vitamin b and zinc and vitamin c ,i am planning to take them,is that ok or will there be any side effects.
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Forget all other answers , Look friend If u r a vegetarian U r right to know that a vegan diet will offer
you Zero Vit-B12 & I strongly recommend that U should take a suppliment that is high in vit B12 & low in others as u won't need excess of them ,
U may also use the gummy jellies sweets with specially added B12 provided by a lot of Good Food Companies. (U might not get in India)
If u r not okay then let me tell you that red meats account for the vitamin.
In vegetables the carrots & spinaches kinds have a minor amount but believe me It is so negligible that , U know I'm sure U won't like to eat kilograms of roots whole the day
Additionally
take some things from WIkipidea =---~
Recommendations

The Dietary Reference Intake for an adult ranges from 2 to 3 µg (micrograms) per day.

Vitamin B12 is believed to be safe when used orally in amounts that do not exceed the recommended dietary allowance (RDA). The RDA for vitamin B12 in pregnant women is 2.6 µg per day and 2.8 µg during lactation periods. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of consuming greater amounts of Vitamin B12 during pregnancy.

The Vegan Society, the Vegetarian Resource Group, and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, among others, recommend that vegans either consistently eat foods fortified with B12 or take a daily or weekly B12 supplement.[33][45][46] Fortified breakfast cereals are a particularly valuable source of vitamin B12 for vegetarians and vegans. In addition, adults age 51 and older are recommended to consume B12 fortified food or supplements to meet the RDA, because they are a population at an increased risk of deficiency. -----Wikipedia-  (+ info)

Can deficiency of Vitamin C lead to the dehydration If yes then Why?


And what is the treatment of deficiency of vitamin C and how much time it takes to get ok
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dehydration has an easy fix. Drink water when you are thirsty. You can tell if you are dehydrated by the color of your urine. the darker the color, the more dehydrated you are. your urine should be nearly clear.
Vitamin C has nothing to do with hydration but the lack of it can cause a disease called scurvy  (+ info)

Can there be a vitamin or hormonal deficiency in women that reduces sex drive?


Can there be a vitamin or hormonal deficiency in women that reduces sex drive?
if so, what are some vitamins, or supplements that can help?


*serious answers only please
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The first thing you need to do is figure out why your sex drive is low and try to help get it back. I was in your situation and it's not fun without being horny and feeling in the mood when needed. I also felt like my orgasms (if I would even get one) were really weak. Probably because of my sex drive.

However, I tried exercising and dieting but nothing seemed to be working. I thought I was screwed. I then found something just as amazing as the vibrator.

My friend at work told me about this stuff she took to raise her sex drive. It was a natural herbal supplement and was I lucky to of found it. Theres no side effects and the sex drive is just tremendous along with orgasms that are blasting. The stuff is called Hersolution pills. At the time I saved money on them at herenhancement.com

What I did was tried out for 3 months and that was really it. I found taking them every other day or so was the best to stretch it out. After the months were up, I was back to normal with a beating sex drive and my orgasm strength in increased so much.

Well good luck and I hope this helps.  (+ info)

light skinned women have high rates of vitamin D deficiency?


Would light skinned women, who do not generallycover their arms, hair and neck when outdoors, have high rates of vitamin D deficiency?

please explain with reason thanks!
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It really depends on the season and the amount of time spent outdoors. About 15 mins of directly sun exposure a day provides enough Vitamin D, but many people don't get that, especially during the winter. Few foods provide significant amount of vitamin D, so the best option for most people is vitamin D supplements: 1000 or 2000 IU a day is a good dose. Additionally,researchers are realizing that the recommended daily doses of vitamin D are far too low- the FDA just doubled the recommended dose for kids (which some experts still consider low)and Canada has recently raised the recommended dose for adults. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with higher risk for auto-immune disease, cancer, and many conditions! Supplements constitute an inexpensive, safe, and effective measure for those of us who don't spend much time in the sun.  (+ info)

Can vitamin and protein deficiency be the cause of my depression?


Or is it the symptoms of the deficiency that is causing it? I have been feeling extremely tired, having trouble staying focused and just not thinking clearly, in addition to nightmares, crying, etc... I had some lab work done and I have several deficiencies to deal with B-12, D, iron, protein. Not sure if I should just try to deal with these and the rest will fall into place or if I should try treating depression at the same time.
I did see a doctor or I wouldn't have had the labs drawn and know what the problem is. But I don't think doctors are complete gods and think that sometimes they over treat people. I was kinda looking for a been there done that this is what worked for me advice.
Thanks to the rest of you who actually read my question. I just don't want to be over treating and get started on a medication that I will become dependant on if I don't need to. I am not taking any other medications at this time that could be causing the problems. I know what is the cause of my deficiencies I just thought that it was under control but apparently I am going to have to supplement my diet even more to compensate.
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not getting adequate protein is a big problem; you need protein to make serotonin (i call it the 'happy hormone'). you would be surprised how much better feel when you are properly nourished. just treating the deficiencies will make you feel better but it may take a while. if you are severely depressed where it is interfering with your job and home life or if you are suicidal at all' treat the depression by all means! when your nutritional problems are under control, you can wean off the anti-depressants.

hope this helps!  (+ info)

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