To B or not to B?
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND In my medical practice, there is rarely a time that I say something would be good for everyone. B vitamins are one exception. B vitamins are involved with many biochemical reactions in the body – especially the nervous system. They are crucial to energy production within your cells. B5 is vital in adrenal (stress) function […]
Vitamin B12 May be More Available to Vegans Soon
Node Smith, ND A major discovery about vitamin B12 may have significant impact to improve the vitamin content of some vegetarian and vegan diets.1 Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is typically supplemented in vegan and vegetarian diets (or consumed through fortified products) because it is not readily available from plant sources. Plants don’t make B12 because they […]
Folate Doesn’t Cause Autism, but Folic Acid Might!
Dr. Kendra Becker, ND Folate is an Important Part of a Healthy Diet Naturally occurring folate, which is a water-soluble B9 (as found in leafy greens), is an important part of a healthy diet. Folate deficiency has been linked to osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, infertility, heart attack, stroke, ulcers, macrocytic anemia, and other illnesses. Additionally, folate is […]
B12 Deficiency A Concern in Long-term Care
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the University of Waterloo, a B12 deficiency is a concern in long-term care. The study was conducted in partnership with the Schlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging (RIA) and published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. The study was conducted when a high proportion of older adults entering […]
Important Nutrients for a Vegan Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND There are a number of people who wish to sustain their vegan lifestyle during their pregnancy and consult a naturopath on how to keep with this lifestyle without harm to the growing baby. While I always recommend and educate my patients on the benefits of consuming small amounts meat in […]