We have had a lot of questions about Vitamin B lately. Vitamin B deficiency can cause symptoms such as forgetfulness, fatigue, nervousness, headache, insomnia and many others. Of course all of these conditions can be caused by other factors. The biggest question that we get is about Vitamin B12. Many people make the decision to get a B12 shot. While some think this is a natural alternative it is s...imply synthetic chemically produced B12. While this will certainly make them feel better it is only hiding the problem.

In order for the absorption of B12 in the intestine we require intrinsic factor. This is a substance secreted by what are known as the Oxyntic cells in the digestive tract. If a person is not producing this as for example gastritis this will impair Vitamin B12 absorption. So the treatment must be focused on the digestive system as is the case in many health problems. Once the cells are producing hydrochloric acid as well as intrinsic factor the body will start absorbing the B12.

As in a great many conditions it all goes back to the gut. Once the gut if fixed with clinical nutritional products the body can heal itself. This is the reason that we always look to the gut first in every patient. When we treat it along with proper nutrition support the body can then start to heal itself.