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Prenatal B12 Deficiency May Negatively Impact Child Speech and IQ

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Findings from a longitudinal study of over 5,000 mother-child pairs adds to the growing evidence supporting the importance of maternal prenatal vitamin B12 intake for an offspring’s cognitive future.
[Source: nutraingredients.com]

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An essential micronutrient in the maintenance of health, vitamin B12 is involved in various aspects of protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism. It is also required for DNA synthesis and the production of red blood cells. A severe deficiency of vitamin B12 can result in a disease known as pernicious anemia, which is characterized by an insufficient production of red blood cells.

Studies show that a lack of vitamin B12 can increase the risk of developing or worsening Parkinson’s disease, depression, gestational diabetes, and a variety of other health problems. Conversely, ensuring a sufficient supply of B12 has been found to reduce the risk of diabetes. Recent research suggests that it may also hold the key to treating multiple sclerosis. Due to it essentially only occurring naturally in animal-based foods, vegetarians and vegans are particularly at risk of being deficient in this micronutrient.

To check out Dr. Rath’s Cellular Health recommendations for daily intake of vitamin B12 and other key micronutrients, see this page on our website.

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