When B12 is deficient, a buildup of methylmalonic acid occurs, which is toxic to the nervous system and contributes to neuropathy
Recommended Assessment Tools Body Composition Analysis (Gold Standard): DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scanning provides precise body fat percentage, lean mass, and visceral fat measurements
A case-control study of 164 patients with dementia of Alzheimer's type included 76 cases in which the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease was confirmed by examination of brain cells after death
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that, for the most part, only comes from animal sources, such as eggs, chicken, beef, and dairy products
What it targets is tissue integrity and systemic resiliencetwo things that decline precipitously with age