Fort Wayne Chiropractic Care Checks for Vitamin B Deficiency and MMA
Boost your brain (and gut and nervous system) power with B vitamins. But learn a little about MMA - methylmalonic acid. That is a big word! It is an even bigger conversion element to comprehend and test. Aaron Chiropractic Clinic shares just how B vitamins and methylmalonic acid are related, how they are tested and how crucial they are to a smooth operating body system. Fort Wayne vitamin B deficiencies need to be noticed. Your Fort Wayne chiropractor is just the one to put a spotlight on them. Chiropractic services address the whole person!
B12 DEFICIENCY EFFECT ON BRAIN
Researchers have known for some time that Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause serious and irreversible damage to the brain and nervous system. Such deficiency is truly an issue for homocysteine (slows the conversion of methionine to homocysteine which converts to other amino acids via B12, B11, and B6) and methylmalonic acid (increases) levels. (1) Lately, researchers explored more deeply in what way vitamin B9 folate and B12 deficiencies are connected to metabolic diseases and influenced memory function, cognitive impairment, glucose metabolism and inflammation modulation. They reported that folate and B-12 deficiencies decreased memory function by hampering hippocampal insulin signaling and upsetting the gut microbiota. (2) The gut and brain are closely linked! Aaron Chiropractic Clinic helps Fort Wayne chiropractic patients find out just what their B vitamin levels are currently so they can boost them as needed to safeguard the brain and the gut.
HOW TO TEST FOR B12 LEVEL
New research indicated that testing methylmalonic acid serum levels to determine B12 levels more precisely. Testing for methylmalonic acid serum levels is a more preceise means to figure out B12 levels. MMA is elevated in 90–98% of patients who have B12 deficiency. Why? Methylmalonic acid remains in the myelin sheath of the nerve if B12 does not change it properly. A blood test for MMA can detect vitamin B12 deficiency sooner. The body produces very little MMA – necessary for metabolism and energy production – on its own. MMA levels rise in the blood and urine if there is not enough vitamin B12 available for conversion. (3,4) Aaron Chiropractic Clinic encourages Fort Wayne chiropractic patients to check B levels and increase them as necessary.
HOW TO IMPROVE B12 LEVELS
Potential issues contributing to B12 deficiency are insufficient intake of B12 through diet (animal products [eggs, meat, milk] and algae), reduced absorption due to drugs used like proton pump inhibitors and histamine 2 receptor agonists), surgical removal of small bowel for Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, bariatric surgery, bacterial overgrowth into small bowel, diabetes’ medication metformin, malnutrition due to alcoholism, and nitrous oxide abuse. (5) To raise B12 levels, Fort Wayne chiropractic patients may choose to address the dietary consumption of more vitamin B12-rich foods. Aaron Chiropractic Clinic is definitely prepared to discuss supplementation ideas with you as well. It is all part of the Fort Wayne chiropractic treatment plan!
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Schedule your Fort Wayne chiropractic appointment at Aaron Chiropractic Clinic today. Your brain, gut and nervous system will appreciate for having your B vitamin levels tested via the MMA connection!
