Osteoporosis. Mood. Spina Bifida. Energy. Post-surgical
delirium. Dementia. B vitamin status affects
these health issues and more. The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR cares for Colorado Springs chiropractic patients throughout their
lives and endeavors to sustain those lives as active
and healthy throughout with chiropractic care
that incorporates spinal manipulation plus
nutrition, particularly focused on B vitamin
status.
WHAT ARE BENEFITS OF B VITAMINS
There are many B vitamins of importance.
B vitamins maintain the body’s production and use of
energy derived from food. Foods like fish, poulty, meat,
eggs, dairy, green leafy vegetables, beans, peas, some cereals and breads supply
B vitamins. (1) In the US, fortified-with-folate
grains since 1998 decreased
spina bifida cases by 767 a year and saved $603
million annually. Other diseases also decreased like myocardial infarction, stroke, dementia and
osteoporosis adding 266,649 quality-adjusted life-years and saving $3.6 billion
a year for cardiac infarction. In Japan, folate-fortified
rice decreased the same and
similar issues. (2) B vitamins diminish stress, anxiety, depression,
PMS; boost memory, energy, mood, wound healing, and DNA repair; decrease
the risk of spina bifida, heart disease, stroke, colon cancer, migraine,
cholesterol levels. Some specific examples of B vitamin
deficiency problems are the lack of folic acid, B6 and B12 which
may lead to increased homocysteine levels, placing
you at risk for chronic illness like heart disease. B12 boosts the action of antidepressants. B8 (inositol) is reported
to help depression and anxiety. B12 becomes more significant
the older we get as we do not process it as well as we do when
we are in our younger years. A good multi-supplement
may supply all the B vitamins you require. (3) The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
will determine this with you.
SOME SPECIFIC B VITAMINS
There are 8 B vitamins. Together, they
are discussed as the B vitamin complex. B vitamin status affects
gene-nutrient interactions and more. Folate (B9)-related diseases like spina
bifida are avoidable with folic acid supplementation for
pregnant mothers. B12-related issues like risk of cognitive
dysfunction, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis may be tackled
with increased B12 levels which may be more difficult
for older people as it is not as well absorbed as we age. Older
folks are not alone though as some of us have genetic qualities
that make it more difficult, too, like those with MTHFR which is connected
to issues like stroke. Riboflavin (B2) has newly been found linked
to blood pressure and the risk of hypertension. (4) Including B vitamins with pre-surgical solution of patients undergoing on-pump coronary
artery bypass grafting surgery lowers the incidence of
postoperative delirium often reported in cobalamin (B12)-deficient
patients. (5) Getting enough and getting the right type of B vitamin is vital
for all of us of all ages throughout our lives! The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR understands
and urges that Colorado Springs chiropractic patients have
their B levels checked and improved as appropriate.
A NEW B VITAMIN CONNECTION
B vitamins reduced
neuropathic pain related to peripheral nerve injury, sensory neuron
inflammation and compression, and transient spinal cord ischemia. Researchers noticed
that B vitamins improved the success
of morphine when used for severe pain. Researchers made a connection
between the action of morphine and neuropathic pain. Therefore, researchers suggested
that B vitamins may benefit patients with neuropathic pain. (6) Let’s talk about how B vitamins may help you at your next
Colorado Springs chiropractic appointment.
CONTACT
The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
Chiropractors
study nutrition as part of their professional chiropractic training. Listen to
this PODCAST with Dr. James Cox on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson
who presents two cases. In the second case, he shares interdisciplinary care gentle
Cox® Technic,
exercise and nutrition (for vitamin B12 deficiency per the involved neurologist’s
recommendation).
Schedule
you Colorado Springs chiropractic appointment with The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR today to
manage and/or avert cognitive, heart-related, developmental, and
skeletal conditions that may hinder you. Our gentle chiropractic spinal manipulation and well-thought out
treatment plan will keep you moving!