Posted by nolvas on February 24, 2007, at 1:37:48
In reply to Not sure what to make of this - Is my doctor a nut, posted by dreamboat_annie on February 23, 2007, at 22:41:17
No he's not mad, although the cause of your fatigue could easily be more complex than taking Vitamin B12. There are many factors that could cause the problem.
Adachi, S., et al. Enteral vitamin B12 supplements reverse postgastrectomy B12 deficiency. Ann Surg. 232:199-201, 2000.
This study demonstrated that fatigue is one of the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency.
· Ellis, F. R., et al. A pilot study of vitamin B12 in the treatment of tiredness. British Journal of Nutrition. 30:277, 1973.
This trial (double-blind, crossover) involved 28 subjects who complained of fatigue. Prior to the study, all subjects had normal levels of hemoglobin and vitamin B12. Administration of vitamin B12 injections (5 mg of hydroxocobalamine administered intramuscularly twice per week) resulted in improved appetite, mood, energy, sleep, less fatigue and a general feeling of well-being. After the cessation of vitamin B12 supplementation, these effects persisted for at least four weeks.
· Stabler, S. P. Vitamin B12 deficiency in older people: improving diagnosis and preventing disability. J Am Ger Soc. 46:1317-1319, 1998.
Other Professional Journals
· Gaby, A. R. Vitamin B12 injections for tiredness - literature review & commentary. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients. February-March 2004.
Laypersons’ Publications
· Mitchell, T. Vitamin B12: surprising new findings. Life Extension. 6(12), 2000.
Fatigue has been found to be one of the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency.
· Sardi, B. Fighting fatigue: iron overload vs. anaemia. Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals. February 2002.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause fatigue.
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