Question about B12 Deficiency

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I searched your site but did not find an answer to my concern.

I know that B12 Deficiency can be hereditary due to Intrinsic Factor Deficiency.

Also B12 Deficiency can be caused by H.Pylori which I have had in the past and

took antibiotics to get rid of. Also it can be caused by lack of Hydrochloric

Acid, and a list of other disorders.

If stomach mucosa has been damaged by the H.Pylori or if I suffer from a lack on

Intrinsic Factor or the stomachs inability to produce Hydrochloric Acid. Can

these things be repaired with this diet.

Gail (Curlygirl)

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> I searched your site but did not find an answer to my concern.

>

> I know that B12 Deficiency can be hereditary due to Intrinsic Factor

Deficiency. Also B12 Deficiency can be caused by H.Pylori which I have had in

the past and took antibiotics to get rid of. Also it can be caused by lack of

Hydrochloric Acid, and a list of other disorders.

>

> If stomach mucosa has been damaged by the H.Pylori or if I suffer from a lack

on Intrinsic Factor or the stomachs inability to produce Hydrochloric Acid. Can

these things be repaired with this diet.

+++Hi Gail,

Vitamin B12 can only be absorbed and utilized if the person secretes the

intrinsic factor, which is an enzyme-like substance secreted by the stomach. It

is present in the gastric juice (stomach acid) as well as in the stomach's

mucous membrane.

Dietary vitamin B12 is released from ingested proteins in the stomach through

the action of pepsin and acid (HCl). It is rapidly bound by one of two vitamin

B12-binding proteins that are present in gastric juice. It is present in the

fundus, which is the body of the stomach.

H. Pylori doesn't affect the entire stomach since it is created in the bottom of

the stomach on the left side of the pyloric sphincter, which separates the

stomach and the duodenum (the first part of the small intestines). When I had

tests for my h. pylori ulcer, the ulcers were located at that pyloric sphincter.

What makes you think you are not absorbing vitamin B 12?

If you follow all of my instructions for improving your digestion, it should

increase your stomach's ability to produce stomach acid like it should, and

therefore the Intrinsic Factor would be there to help your body utilize Vitamin

B 12 - see this:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro2.php#s28

However, stress interferes with the stomach's production of stomach acid, etc.,

so that is also why you need to do regular deep breathing exercises, do things

that help you relax, stay away from bad news, avoid people who are toxic to you,

and also avoid or handle stresses as much as possible.

Also remember that all of the nutrients (diet plus supplements) work together so

following this program completely improves your overall health, your ability to

handle stresses, and also increases your digestive capabilities. So that means

that just improving digestion isn't enough either.

Bee

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I have had a B12 deficiency in the past....diagnosed through blood. I don't

know if I do now...but I do know that I have always been thin and gaining weight

has always been difficult....I just read that B12 deficiency can cause an

inability to gain weight. I've not been able to gain weight for 7 years.

Also, I noticed last night that I have a sweet taste on my lips....It was also

there this morning and is still there not at 9:00pm as I'm typing this. Does

that mean I'm in Ketosis? January is my 6th month on the diet......Thanks, Gail

(curlygirl)

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> I searched your site but did not find an answer to my concern.

>

> I know that B12 Deficiency can be hereditary due to Intrinsic Factor

Deficiency. Also B12 Deficiency can be caused by H.Pylori which I have had in

the past and took antibiotics to get rid of. Also it can be caused by lack of

Hydrochloric Acid, and a list of other disorders.

>

> If stomach mucosa has been damaged by the H.Pylori or if I suffer from a lack

on Intrinsic Factor or the stomachs inability to produce Hydrochloric Acid. Can

these things be repaired with this diet.

> Gail (Curlygirl)

>

[Guest guest]

>

> I have had a B12 deficiency in the past....diagnosed through blood. I don't

know if I do now...but I do know that I have always been thin and gaining weight

has always been difficult....I just read that B12 deficiency can cause an

inability to gain weight. I've not been able to gain weight for 7 years.

>

> Also, I noticed last night that I have a sweet taste on my lips....It was also

there this morning and is still there not at 9:00pm as I'm typing this. Does

that mean I'm in Ketosis? January is my 6th month on the diet.

+++Hi Gail,

A B12 deficiency isn't the only reason a person cannot gain weight, since all of

the nutrients in the body work together. When your body is ready and able, it

will normalize its own weight.

Also you cannot depend upon blood tests for any nutrient or hormone levels since

they use vein blood - this is explained in Message #93109.

It is possible your body is in Ketosis.

Bee