Boost your brain (and gut and nervous system) power with B
vitamins. But study a little about MMA - methylmalonic
acid. That’s a big word! It is an even bigger conversion
element to understand and test. Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office shares just how
B vitamins and methylmalonic acid are connected, how they are checked
and how important they are to a smooth operating
body system. Groton vitamin B deficiencies need to be checked.
Your Groton chiropractor is just the one to put a
spotlight on them. Chiropractic services address the
whole person!
B12 DEFICIENCY EFFECT ON BRAIN
Researchers have acknowledged for
some time that Vitamin B12 deficiency can trigger serious and irreversible
damage to the brain and nervous system. Such deficiency is truly
an issue for homocysteine (slows the conversion of methionine
to homocysteine which converts to other amino acids via B12, B11, and B6) and
methylmalonic acid (raises) levels. (1) Lately,
researchers investigated more in depth in
what way vitamin B9 folate and B12 deficiencies are connected
to metabolic diseases and influenced memory function, cognitive
impairment, glucose metabolism and inflammation modulation. They concluded
that folate and B-12 deficiencies decreased memory
function by hampering hippocampal insulin signaling and disturbing
the gut microbiota. (2) The gut and brain are closely linked!
Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office helps Groton chiropractic patients find
out just what their B vitamin levels are now so they can elevate
them as needed to safeguard the brain and the gut.
HOW TO TEST FOR B12 LEVEL
New research pointed to testing
methylmalonic acid serum levels to define B12 levels more accurately.
Testing for methylmalonic acid serum levels is a more preceise way
to determine B12 levels. MMA is elevated in
90–98% of patients who have B12 deficiency. Why? Methylmalonic acid remains
in the myelin sheath of the nerve if B12 does not convert
it properly. A blood test for MMA can identify
vitamin B12 deficiency sooner. The body produces very
little MMA – necessary for metabolism and energy production – on
its own. MMA levels rise in the blood and urine if there is
not sufficient vitamin B12 available for conversion. (3,4)
Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office encourages Groton chiropractic patients
to check B levels and increase them as needed.
HOW TO IMPROVE B12 LEVELS
Potential issues leading to B12
deficiency are inadequate intake of B12 through diet (animal
products [eggs, meat, milk] and algae), weakened
absorption due to drugs used like proton pump inhibitors and
histamine 2 receptor agonists), surgical removal of small bowel for Crohn’s
disease, celiac disease, bariatric surgery, bacterial overgrowth into small
bowel, diabetes’ medication metformin, malnutrition due to alcoholism, and
nitrous oxide abuse. (5) To improve B12 levels, Groton
chiropractic patients may choose to address
the dietary consumption of more vitamin B12-rich foods.
Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office is definitely prepared to chat about
supplementation ideas with you as well. It’s all part of the Groton chiropractic treatment plan!
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Schedule your Groton chiropractic appointment
at Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office today. Your brain, gut and nervous system will thank
you for getting your B vitamin levels checked via
the MMA connection!