|
A recent article*of interest relating
to B12: "Vitamin B12 touted for bones
and heart"
In June, the Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter recommended
that anyone over age 50 should take a supplement with vitamin B12 or
regularly eat cereal or other products fortified with B12, no matter
how much you're taking in from other foods. "In their later years,"
the Tufts letter noted, "many people have problems absorbing the
vitamin, which is needed for normal blood formation and proper
neurological function."
...
B12 is found in animal protein, and some experts believe that may
help explain why meat consumption has been linked to better bone
health. The amount of B12 recommended for people over 50 is 2.4
micrograms, which can be found in many multivitamins.
...
in June, the Harvard Heart Letter observed that folic acid, vitamin
B6 and vitamin B12 are being touted "as the next great thing" as
defenders against heart disease. These three nutrients lower
blood levels of homocysteine, a protein byproduct linked to heart
attacks, strokes, memory loss and other chronic illnesses.
...
it's important to get enough of all three of these nutrients.
...
Studies suggest that many don't. An estimated 9 percent to 16
percent of adults may be deficient, while findings indicate 40
percent may be in the "low normal" range.
...
* from Fort Wayne's fortwayne.com ,
written by D. Evans and credited to KRN. Check out the
fortwayne.com site for the complete article.
BACK TO TOP |
