Modern Life and B Vitamins Deficiency Hor Health.

If you are like me, you feel that you take reasonably good care of your health and diet. I take a handful of vitamins every day and eat what I consider a good balanced diet. I have very few medical problems, the most serious being, high blood pressure, which is well under control. So why did I end up in an ambulance heading to the hospital?It is hard to believe, but according to recent studies, more than 25 percent of the American population is Vitamin B12 deficient. The deficiency in itself can lead to Alzheimer's disease, depression, bipolar disorders and many of the mystery pains we have, along with short-term memory loss.I think the most common complaints I hear as a physician, from men and women alike are, "I'm tired, I forget things, I'm cranky, I don't have any energy to get through my day, I'm depressed". Our modern, fast-paced lives can cause us to be chronically tired, forgetful, anxious, or feeling down. You rely more and more on popular over-caffeinated energy drinks, sodas, and coffee, to not only get you through your busy day but give you a temporary mood lift. However, you might actually have a vitamin B deficiency. Along with fast paced lives, many of my patients depend on take-out and fast-foods. These foods tend to be high in carbohydrates which deplete B vitamins. They don't eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables that provide good sources of B vitamins. Many people have stopped eating meat, especially red meat, which is one of the best, most absorbable sources of B12 that exists.I'd like to share with you the importance of adequate levels of B Vitamins in your diet. There are 12 B Vitamins, all with their specific role in human health, but the most common deficiencies occur in B1, B2, B9 and B12. The best way to get all B Vitamins is from your food as the body can break down natural sources better. However, supplementing with a good B-Complex Vitamin formula can be added insurance in maintaining proper levels. The initial vitamin and mineral deficiencies may only lead to minor problems but they can lead to dangerous problems. The lack of antioxidant nutrients can lead to high levels of free radical toxins in our bodies. An example of this is a toxic substance called acetaldehyde that is produced by the liver in detoxification. These are dealt with by antioxidants. However in the absence of sufficient antioxidant nutrients or in deficiency states these substances have been linked to the development of diseases such as Parkinson's disease and motor neurone disease.Our bodies make it clear when we have minor deficiencies. The following is a list of the symptoms and the vitamin and minerals that may be deficient.