6 Causes of a Vitamin B12 Deficiency You've Never Heard Before

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[@tracyroweauthor]

PPIs also deplete B12. If you take methylcobalamin then you need to supplement adenysocobalamin because, while hydroxo or cyanocobalamin break down to methyl and adenyso, methyl is already broken down and doesn't do much good without the adensyo. Methyl is also expensive and doesn't last in the body long as long as hydroxo or cyano. Not everyone can tolerate methyl (I can't). Cyanocobalamin is the only form of b12 I can tolerate and while it is synthetic it is still effective. I have Pernicious Anemia (diagnosed 7 years ago) and have done a lot of research on causes and treatment of B12 def. I think it is irresponsible of you to only recommend methylcobalamin when that treatment is not effective for everyone.

[@binathere2574]

That's a very reckless response from Eric Berg's team. This person has a serious B12 deficiency. A keto diet will not fix or even address their distressed body.

[@tracyroweauthor]

@@binathere2574 what response are you talking about??

[@larainedavidson6707]

Can a shortage of B12 cause Tri-Geminal Neuralgia??

[@binathere2574]

@@tracyroweauthor the suggestion to sign up for their KETO program

[@thebentzenable]

I have 25 years on antidepressants. After starting my own journey with Dr. Berg I found out that I was lacking B12, vitamin D and potassium. Sea kelp and K2 also helped me. After 3 years of fatigue I have left my bed and have energi for the whole day and feel really good in a way that all the medication I took never did. Thanks 🙏🌱

[@thebentzenable]

@@psisky I Learned from Dr. Bergs video that you needed much more than the supplements provided, so I started eating Spinach, dried fruit (to much sugar) kidney beans and all the other potassium rich foods that I googled. So I actually don't know how much I take, but after I started focusing on the electrolytes in my blood test and in my foods I had a life-changing experience.

[@thebentzenable]

@helenketo251 I am happy to share and hopefully Inspire others to keep learning and healing 🤗🙏🌱

[@paulwhiting8089]

Congratulations 🎉 great to read a success story ❤

[@shoknod7328]

Which vitamins did u take

[@mariaali7404]

​@@thebentzenabledid you quit antidepresants and did you do any specific kind of diet or vitamin that you take and after how long did you felt normal. I also quit anti depressants and am in a very bad position physicaly.

[@cindydriver9112]

My Dad was diabetic and on Metformin for years. Long story short, he was diagnosed with dementia by his family doctor. Ended up in rehab after a fall and found out his vitamin B12 was critically low. He started receiving B12 injections and seemed so much better. Unfortunately when his B level came up, they stopped the injection and he went straight back down hill and a few weeks later died from a stroke. If any loved ones seem to have dementia symptoms, B12 levels should be checked often.

[@L3monzLuLu]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Did he also take the clot shot?

[@joanmorgan5318]

Always take the B complex, liquid form. That way your body absorbs it. You hold it under your tongue 30 seconds. B vitamins are water soluble and don't accumulate in the body. Dr. Berg is talking about folate build up in some people. Make sure you get the methylfolate.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

What a sad story. So sorry for your loss.

[@redinarasha3229]

Ohh Bless him. My mother same.

[@joannewittenbrook8051]

@@L3monzLuLu how disgusting of you to take advantage of someone’s grief to push your anti-vax agenda

[@abhishek_k7]

1:11 - 1. H. Pylori Infection 5:53 - 2. Metformin 6:41 - 3. SNPs (Genetic Variations) 7:53 - 4. Intake of Synthetic Folic Acid (vit. B9) 9:09 - 5. Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide) 9:22 - 6. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs or Antacids)

[@saido-247]

Thank you ❤

[@ysunsets]

Just stop.....Dr Berg already has this info timestamps in show notes in TWO FORMS; Plus Numerous provided sources. Open your eyes ‼️We don't need you putting it in comments👎🤬

[@presidentiallsuite]

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[@rumelalam6365]

Making new video's everyday is a very difficult task. Every video of yours is full of innovation. You are a blessing to all mankind.

[@CapreDiem86]

He has a team, do not worry... I assume it was difficult when he first started

[@SJ-bn3ec]

Almost died from b12 deficiency. So glad people are more aware of the dangers. It's an awful way to go. Thanks for all the information you provide for us.

[@LoveourLord24]

Mine was serious bu5 mine was Pernicious Anemia

[@christinelamb1167]

@S J I literally feel like I am dying! I have been terribly sick for 2 1/2 years, it started in early 2021 with numbness and tingling in my left foot. The symptoms have gotten steadily worse and worse, to the point where I have numbness, tingling, pain in both feet and legs, muscle weakness, and extreme daily fatigue. When the fatigue hits me, I feel like I have just been hit by a truck, like the life has been sucked out of me. I have been to so many drs (including naturopaths, chiropractors, as well as regular allopathic drs), but supposedly they can't find anything wrong. I have had multiple b12 blood tests, and they are "normal". I don't care what the tests say, I think I have a serious b12 deficiency, and I am taking matters into my own hands, because I don't want to die. I ordered injectable b12, and I am planning to inject it every day for 3 months.If it doesn't help, I guess I don't know what else to do, and I will probably die.

[@SJ-bn3ec]

That's awful, I hope you get help from the b12 injections. Try the sublingual b12 also, it's 10,000 mcg. For under tongue.

[@christinelamb1167]

@@SJ-bn3ec Did you fully recover from your B12 deficiency? How are you feeling now?

[@binathere2574]

@@SJ-bn3ec sublingual is useless in a deficient state. They need b12 injections. Need to be on a heavy b12 protocol.

[@tracycolvin7789]

Wow...I wish I knew all this info before! I have severe depression, my retina detached, and I had to have emergency eye surgery, with the absolute WORST recovery..plus, now he's saying that B12 deficiency can cause permanent damage to my brain and to my heart. Going to my doc this week to check all my vitamin deficiencies..I pray that I'm not too late, and that B12, along with Vitamin D, will help me mentally and physically!!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ArthurLockwood-e8c]

That's right people good for you 🙏👍

[@siphe-f7n]

hello, how have you been?

[@LisaMatthews-qs7le]

And get straight into a high fat strict carnivore diet for healing. Start taking chewable b12 in massive amounts in the mean time as it is impossible to overdose (I speak from experience)

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

I was diagnosed with h- pilori in june of 2022 ! after having stomach issues and sever fatigue ! Im much better now thanks to someones advice on this channel + your advice and the internet ! Probiotics are very important also !

[@pamelatimbush3762]

Scotty what exactly did you take to help? I have told my doctor for several years how extremely fatigued I am and she blows me off saying "It's probably from your fibromyalgia ". Ugh! I have not been able to sleep more than 6hours for sometime and recently it's getting worse. Then I've been having major brain fog 😔. I'm taking several vitamins from the different videos Dr. Berg suggests that fit with my issues, but (on limited income). Too bad medical doctors don't seem to care about us as Berg does, and I have to tell mine what tests I need 😳🤦‍♀️

[@gracegwozdz8185]

​@@pamelatimbush3762 , did you change your diet to the one that is Anti-inflammatory? Worth changing. Just learn the recipes online. Add vit D3, magnesium bisglycinate, Lugols Iodine and lots of fiber from flax seeds 1 Tbsp/d.

[@pamelatimbush3762]

@@gracegwozdz8185 I already take D3, fiber, zinc, magnesium etc. I am trying to eat healthy and I do IF.

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

@@pamelatimbush3762 the symptoms were a bad cough every morning and extreme fatigue i do not have health insurance so i got some amoxicilian online and took it for 15 days ! also got probiotics in me ! apple cider vinegar and olive oil ! B vitamins from nutritional yeast ! and make sure to get electrolytes and micro nutrients ! I only been on keto for 2 years so im still learning ! the first few months were hard but just giving up sugar was a start ! Hope this helps you!

[@pamelatimbush3762]

@@scottymoondogjakubin4766 I'm glad you're doing better! I didn't know you could get amoxicillin on line 🤔. It's hard not having health insurance hopefully you can get it (not sure where your located but the USA has state covered insurance or depending on state Medicaid or Access) it depends on your income...hope that helps if your in the US. I take B1, B12, D3, magnesium, zinc etc. I sporadically take apple cider vinegar (I forget sometimes) I need to get probiotics 😊. Thanks so much for your help!!! I have asked SEVERAL TIMES Dr Berg why I all the sudden I have sugar cravings when I NEVER used to until I started going through menopause and I NEVER get a reply 😔💔😭. I hope he'll do a video of why it happens. I also have tummy problems as well, but I try to eat healthy (except that happening out of the blue). Appreciate your help 😊

[@ntarderick7258]

I'm finally healed omg This video is completely all about what I've been going through thank you Sir

[@Drberg]

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[@nameisprivate5429]

U just described me. After 10yr of begging I finally got my diagnosis yesterday and my first b-12 shot and I already feel so so SO much better. I had h.pilori. I did the treatment and it fixed my bloat etc and my tummy aches ended but 4wk after the treatment ended I woke up and couldn’t walk. My left leg was numb and the pain was unlike anything I’ve ever felt. One nerve block and every test the gastro could do…..I get the injection. I woke up at 4am and couldn’t go back to sleep. For 10yr I’ve slept most of the day from being so exhausted. I’m shook at how much better I feel after just one shot. Maybe my leg will get better. I’m seeing a neurosurgeon thinking it’s from my back! Wow. But….doc prescribed metaformin. Why on earth! Sigh maybe I need to talk further. My 14yr old has small red blood cells too. Also just diagnosed with vitaligo. Maybe we need to check her!

[@alfredgalan1912]

Your videos are a blessing and I like that they are not just another sales pitch.

[@raqididyanails8344]

Yes I was misdiagnosed as a diabetic given metformin and insulin 😢turned my life upside down so many hospitalizations until one day I just started doing my own research took myself off the meds changed everything

[@PureMI-008]

🙌

[@albertbell7120]

So what did you do when you came of met metformin … my dr has just inform me I need a higher dosage and I’m not happy 🇬🇧

[@raqididyanails8344]

@@albertbell7120 I did a 3 day cleanse I started keto I added Ceylon cinnamon, fenugreek ,grape seed oil to my diet I started exercising simple stuff at first taking the stairs going on a walk

[@Sparkl4860]

So, it wasn't your chiropractor that recognized this and saved your life?

[@evabrechtel4321]

Congratulations!

[@billlavelle9494]

Dr. Berg, I discovered you while gaining speed on my quest for balanced gut and brain health. I’m a 4 time sepsis survivor and a recent above the knee amputee. For the most part your knowledge area expertise is & has confirmed what I learned the hard way. I’m writing my story Planting Cactus, the accounts of a four time sepsis survivor. I also take 200mg of Doxycycline (daily) for life. I’ve learned to supplement around the antibiotics and life is good again. The sepsis community needs you especially how your work relates to Post Sepsis Syndrome (PSS).

[@gracegwozdz8185]

Bill Lavelle, watch out for doxycycline known to damage your hearing. Its much safer to take bee propolis tincture to control pathogens effectively. Besides, sepsis is totally curable by therapeutic dosing of vitamin C. It worked for my mom. She had sepsis many times after antibiotics that destroyed her gut.

[@billlavelle9494]

@@gracegwozdz8185 Thank You

[@SpectrumOfChange]

Thanks for sharing. This must be a heckova journey. As someone on my own heckova journey, tip of the hat to you.

[@maryjohnson753]

Bill you need to look into natural therapies for sepsis. Look up Dr. Marik & his high dose Vitamin C with Benfotiamine (B1). Before this plandemic he work at a hospital in Virginia? & was successful in reversing over 990 cases (out of 1000 cases) of sepsis. I used Perque Potent C Guard to reverse my Mom's sepsis & keep it from coming back.

[@billlavelle9494]

@@maryjohnson753 thank you

[@christinet6336]

Dr. Berg, thank you for the wonderful medical and holistic education you bestow on the world. As I am aging, just turned 50 in January, I am becoming more aware of how little traditional pharmaceutical medicine helps and how much quality supplements and food make a difference in one’s overall health. It’s quite astonishing how I can take a pill for something, it doesn’t fix the problem and adds another problem. Lol. However, I can eat or drink certain whole foods and supplements, and the original problem subsides significantly or goes away completely. I’m stunned daily at how informative and helpful you have been over the years. Thank you again. It’s good to know that you are out there doing this work. You are a true gift. 😊✨🌷

[@khushi2446]

Three year ago, I was suffering from H Pylori infection than in covid time I was suffering from anxiety disorder and now I am struggling with the same anxiety disorder, your vedios are really save my life 🙏🤗

[@jansmith3158]

watch yt ch Eric Bakker naturopath vids on H Pylori (he is a gut expert)

[@katherineluna6904]

Thank you, Dr. Berg, my pre-diabetic husband, is no longer that way. He is healthier and we are getting back on track with eating properly and intermittent fasting. Your knowledge has helped us tremendously. God bless you and your work.

[@Drberg]

I'm glad to hear about your husband's improved health! Wishing you both continued success on your health journey.

[@Mouseears11]

I have been told by my young Doctor to take a B-12 vitamin according to my blood work. I view your videos often and now I feel 💯 % sure as to why I need B12 thanks to you. I have acid reflex badly. Thank you Dr. Berg!!

[@bref6738]

Dr berg also suggests apple cider vinegar in water for gerd/acid reflux. Works great.. tastes terrible..

[@TRguy64]

I hope you've checked out his other videos regarding reflux, very often is caused by LOW stomach acidity, thus leads to all sorts of vitamin and mineral deficiency, I know all tooo very, well for myself!

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[@nicwalker2175]

Love how you take your time and explain to us on our level of understanding.💞

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@chamazina7126]

I watched many of your useful videos, as I watched many others, and the most important thing I concluded is that all diseases that afflict us begin in the stomach, specifically indigestion. If we had preserved our stomach, we would not have reached these health problems. So the Arab physician Al-Harith bin Kalda was right when he said the stomach is the home of the disease and diet is the head of the medicine.

[@lynnehalley3066]

Dr Berg, I really enjoy your videos. Many of your lessons I had to learn the hard way and it took me years. I was bit by a tick in 2016 and was infected with several tick borne diseases. It took over a year to be diagnosed, so it was pretty much chronic by then. Antibiotics were useless, unless I did heavy amounts of them via IV. I chose to do things naturally. All the Lyme literate doctors do agree that you have to make lifestyle changes above all. Fixing my diet, paying attention to all the ways to get good vitamins, fats, carbs, etc. Learning about what exactly is going on in my body and ways to improve it worked for me…and some hyperbaric oxygen therapy too. Thank you for making these videos. They help me remember more about the needs of my body the natural way.

[@davidbillyard6629]

I’ve heard that ozone therapy can be helpful for Lyme disease.

[@setapart3452]

You might want to look at this excellent product called Allicin Max (Garlic). Worth it.

[@josephburns-zd2kr]

Dr. Berg, we need more intelligent and educated people like yourself in this world to help so many people become healthier only if they will listen and truly understand what healh is all about.

[@persephone248]

You missed a couple of big ones many don't know about - heavy alcohol consumption, and hormonal birth control.

[@persephone248]

@Helen Keto I'm sure many do and don't realize it! But supplementing wont help if you've lost something in your stomach called Intrinsic Factor which allows your body to properly use it. Alcohol can cause this particular loss. If you don't have it, oral supplementation of b12 will be largely ineffective.

[@TRguy64]

@@persephone248 Correct, and that's what had occurred to me, I had severe gastritis that caused the loss of the Intrinsic factor, thus the B12 deficiency, though took until I was nearly in my literal grave to get the diagnosis, otherwise for eight long torturous years I had been nothing but laughed at and mocked by one doctor after the other!

[@williamsegal156]

Dear Dr. Berg. No words can explain the power of your leadership. Thank You very much.

[@Drberg]

Thank you very much for your comment. Appreciate it!

[@Sparkl4860]

@@Drberg narcissists usually love these comments.

[@Lynne000Mart]

Hi 👋 Dr. Berg, which one is better to take “B-Complex or B12?

[@melissacole4903]

I was just prescribed B12 injections. I do the injection myself weekly now. WOW! After just the first shot, my mind clarity was vastly improved. I had to request this specific blood test. My B12 level was WELL below the low side of the acceptable range. It’s amazing how our bodies need these nutrients but standard bloodwork doesn’t seem to check our vitamin levels.

[@ShankzTheDough]

Just wondering how low was your B12 mine was a 87

[@riddirahman2346]

@@ShankzTheDoughHave you got any symptoms?

[@tedzerbe9626]

I've been watching your videos for quite a while and subscribed over a year ago. I find most of your videos informative and this one is no exception. The thumbnail for his video shows a person wearing a CPAP mask device with an arrow pointing to a B12 capsule, I've watched the video twice and did not hear or see any connection between Sleep Apnea and a B12 deficiency. I have sleep apnea and GERD. My diet includes red meat BUT I will buy some B12 and try it, hopefully it helps .

[@laurazundel5214]

You are just an encyclopedia of knowledge. Thank you

[@susisanders1097]

Dr. Berg, Thank you so much for all the information you have sharing with all of us. there’s no words I can express how lucky we are. Recently I’ve been a lot of problems with my health, especially with fatigue & inflammation, spent a lot of the time in my bed. Finally after watch your video &asking lab test they found was true am B12 deficiency & Vit B1, You saved my life 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@dmh5832]

Dr Berg thank for your informative videos. I was on Prilosec for years . I started getting symptoms that mimicked MS. I had to ask my dr to test my B 12 and turns out I was very low.. she gave me the B12 shots ( they were the synthetic form but it did work) I thought it was funny that she could not understand why I was low in b 12…I wish regular doctors knew even half of what you know.. they are surprisingly clueless

[@dellzywillis3001]

​@I'm happy thank you for that.

[@gracegwozdz8185]

Prilosec depletes not only digestive stomach acid but indirectly B12. Surgeon operating on the stomach subjected to PPIs for an extended period of time, has difficulty sawing back the stomach since it's walls are disintegrating in surgeons hands....like a wet rag. Good luck on Prilosec.

[@dmh5832]

Oh …I was on Prilosec for years but I stopped taking it around 2017. 😊

[@anjijack5392]

And, in the same vein, they've recently proven that inhalers that people use for asthma cause potassium levels to precipitously drop. 😢

[@nuckiicod]

Second your comment

[@joadhenry]

this channel is a godsend.

[@bellaheblan8479]

Thank you Dr Berg. I have been taking a B12 injection for over 20 years, and it’s the synthetic version. I had no idea that was NOT the best option. I tried to find information on the differences, harm, etc of the natural vs synthetic, and there’s not a lot out there. Wish I had known about this before. Thank you for always giving thorough information!

[@msway836]

20 years? I never take anything over 3 because the environment changes to much even in the Medical Community

[@bellaheblan8479]

@@msway836 probably true! It makes a difference in how I feel, and I have my blood work monitored regularly. It seems to work, and I guess my thought was…if it’s not broken, why fix it!? You brought up a very good point! I’m going to ask my doctor about possible alternatives! Thanks!

[@csmith8503]

Good luck obtaining Methylcobalmin. Pharmacies do not carry it and because it is low or no profit, pharmaceutical companies don't supply it.

[@roxannasouthwell2419]

​@@csmith8503 I found it by going to an intravenous hydration spa that offers vitamin IV infusions and vitamin B12 injections also. Look up "LIVE Hydration Spa". It is a chain hydration spa that may be in your area.

[@sandrabentley8111]

Just eat more eggs, wonderful natural source of B12.

[@apritika]

I am so grateful to you for all that you do, I wish I could subscribe to your channel 100 times.i hope so many people can have this Vital information

[@Drberg]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@ernestoalvarado6202]

I’m 36 and I feel like I’m b12 deficient. I freeze when I speak, I feel like I’m out of my body most of the time, I’m have ridges on my nails, I feel depressed, bloat when I eat, cough a lot. This all happened after I took my booster shot 3 years ago, I also suffered a whiplash 3 years ago. I pray we all get cure from our diseases.

[@geraldinemcwilliams5137]

Have you a thyroid problem

[@Sunnydreamer1470]

Whiplash can affect your vagus nerve and give you all those anxious feelings! I had it!!! Maybe see a chiropractor or get an MRI and check for herniated neck discs!

[@mareebrocklehurst9370]

Same here

[@ernestoalvarado6202]

I believe so, I’ve been feeling this icy cold feeling on the sides of my throat. Going for blood work next Monday hopefully I’m wrong.

[@ernestoalvarado6202]

Absolutely, my chiropractor took 3-D X-rays of my neck and my top 3 vertebrae were misaligned, that was about 3 years ago. Fast forward to today and feel I have recovered 75%.

[@MichelleFisher-g7r]

Love you Dr. Berg. Have watched you for years. Always appreciate your videos, your work.

[@jimbuchanan1881]

One thing nobody talks about is if your getting up 3 times every night to pee take B12. Within one week of taking B12 I only get up 1 time every night. It's corrects your bladder so it can store more liquid.

[@francoisdelarey1]

Oh thank you i pee 6 times a night, i am still young but will try it. Thanks

[@jimbuchanan1881]

@Francois De la Rey believe me I found out when I Google it. Doctors never said anything to me.

[@francoisdelarey1]

@@jimbuchanan1881 yes doctors don't want us to be healthy in today's life, i pee 6 times a night if not more, disrupting my sleep

[@pln8503]

@@francoisdelarey1 Six times? Maybe you should get your prostrate checked out.

[@micheleshively8557]

Yes! Me too. I drink heaps of water and tea(🙄) and used to wake up at least 3 times. Now on b 12 maybe once a night. O still drink the same amount of liquid

[@dustblack2826]

I found the food that's good with B12 sardines is one them , I don't eat a lot of red meat ,, but thanks doc for everything 💪 I love your channel an keep up the good work 💪

[@josephinelai4638]

Thank you for sharing. Some people having normal or high level of B12, if suffering from neuropathic symptoms, may still need B12 treatment。

[@lizsummers6818]

My mom suffered terribly from GERD to the point that she had to have surgery for zenker's diverticulum. It didn't help any and she was miserable. Her niece worked for a pharmaceutical company and told my mom to gargle twice a day with listerine. Believe it or not it got rid of her gerd and rather quickly too and she seemed to fully recover and stayed that way for years.

[@cleocatra9324]

Im having sciatica right now 😢. I truly thank God for Dr Berg and his info❤❤

[@lilyrose4191]

You are a true doctor. You are a Blessing in our lives. Thank you so much

[@Drberg]

Thank you for being so supportive!

[@gokhanyildiz8329]

Thank you Dr. Berg. As a sleep disorder patients ( sleep apnea) you had a video about central sleep apnea solution with B1. But as a big population the patients have OSA ( Obstructive sleep apnea). We need a detailed video about the solution about OSA patients. Regards from Turkiye

[@gokhanyildiz8329]

@Helen Keto unfortunatelly no. I consume b1 ( nutritional yeast), vitamin d, b12, magnesium citrate and loose fat ( 35 kg) but i have still obstructive sleep apnea

[@gokhanyildiz8329]

@Helen Keto Yeap with healty keto i lose lots of fat.

[@gokhanyildiz8329]

@Helen Keto Everyday 7-8 cups of green salad and vegies i consume

[@BeckyFarkas-v6j]

Me too (hello Turkey)

[@MightyWomanOfGod9050]

@@gokhanyildiz8329 I've heard a while ago that thyroid problems area associated with SA. Which makes sense because when we sleep the thyroid is the regulator for the heart function.

[@thixuanlevu9694]

Thankful again drBerg.Have a good day ❤

[@Drberg]

Very welcome, you too!

[@serenityviolet1304]

Yes, this is exactly what happened to me on metformin. It CAUSED neuropathy, something I'd never had before.

[@joseph-danielprevost6812]

Matula tea and grapefruit seed extract. I've used this in the past for H. pylori infection and parasites, and it worked very well.

[@setapart3452]

Please take a look at Allicin Max. Worth it.

[@colleenshea2293]

How do you use it?

[@wulliethedent]

This is an extremely helpful video. Thank you.

[@marinusmourik9494]

Hallelujah for our medical world ! Thanks for explaining so many things which are going wrong in the approach of our "common" doctors.

[@williampasternak1623]

thank you for this Dr Berg i’m diabetic and my doctor just started me taking pills for B12

[@yw507]

Please talk about vitamin C deficiency also, especially if you’re autoimmune.🙏🏽

[@anaid.veraortiz]

To those getting the short answers in the comments: These are always helpful but everyone!: plz make sure you ALWAYS watch the FULL video in 2x speed so that he gets the view> monetize> so that we can continue to have good quality content in YT, otherwise just getting the info in the comments kills all the effort that went into the content investigation or data gathering and content creation

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Vitamin B12 is in red meat and isn’t present in plants. A well-known cause of vitamin B12 deficiency is a lack of animal products in the diet. If someone is vegetarian or vegan, they need to take a natural vitamin B12 supplement. Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency many people are unaware of: 1. H. pylori infection Remedies: • Broccoli sprouts or broccoli microgreens • Garlic • Probiotics • Clover or manuka honey 2. Metformin Remedies: • Natural vitamin B12 supplement • Benfotiamine (vitamin B1) 3. SNPs Remedies: • Natural vitamin B12 supplement (methylcobalamin) • Consume foods high in vitamin B12 (red meat and beef liver) 4. Synthetic folic acid Remedies: • Avoid folic acid and take methylfolate instead, if necessary 5. Laughing gas Remedies: • Take natural vitamin B12 6. PPIs Remedies: • Avoid PPIs and take natural vitamin B12 Thank you Dr Berg! 🐱👍🏿

[@mytravls]

I’m on a vegan diet due to my dietary issues but B12 and Vit D levels are higher than they ever been.

[@gman77gas]

7, natural old age

[@fidelcatsro6948]

​@@mytravls where do u get your vegan b12 from?

[@mytravls]

@@fidelcatsro6948 I have no idea. I’m no longer taking supplants m, it’s been over 6 months that I stopped. My levels were low in March 2022. Not sure what’s the source.

[@nicolecasavant5308]

B1

[@lindaa2437]

I'm b12 deficient & take a supplement as prescribed and monitored by my pcp. I never knew that my metformin was the cause of the deficiency. I am grateful that my dr screened for vitamin deficiencies.

[@stananders474]

Another amazing podcast.

[@Drberg]

Glad you liked it!

[@nancycordero-severance7661]

I thought antibiotics and probiotics are not to be taken together- so as not to reduce the effectiveness of either. They compete with each other. Should one take probiotics 1 hour before or 1 hour after antibiotics, as indicated in natural health literature?

[@mytravls]

I’m told by my functional doctor to take a probiotic 1-2 hours before antibiotics. I recently began a course of Neomycin and had side effects that probiotic with certain strain has helped. Always, check with your doctor

[@mairowen625]

Your an inspiration to us all, glad your feeling better ❤

[@marygarza1596]

Dr Berg , I have followed you since 2018, you are always so clear and calm and very informative and you get right to the point, I’ve learned so much from you too. One more thing, I bow to all doctors for taking care of us, so I bow to you’ I sincerely thank you a lot ❤

[@shannonwood9110]

I've been following Dr. Berg for the last several months. Listening to his videos helped me with my daughters diagnosis for pcos. Her np was reluctant to test, but with the knowledge that Dr. Berg provided, I was able to explain exactly why she needed to be tested. Dr. Berg is truly an amazing teacher!

[@khampasonginthisane8266]

I watched doctor Berg every day, I am strictly following his instructions on my diet? And it’s working well for me

[@christaverduren690]

When you have ALL the symptoms of a lack of B12, but the blood work keeps coming back "normal". I felt that it was driving me mad! Boils down to having had a gastric bypass and the malabsorbtion from that. I'm going to have the surgery reversed after 10 years of suffering so many health issues from that surgery

[@1980lizbethcamacho]

I'm so sorry friend I'll be praying for you Lord help heal this man amen

[@traciemayers1658]

I know this is off topic, but can you help me understand why people who drink grape juice don't get sick when a stomach bug is going around? They say it's because the stomach is lined by the juice. I'm reminded of the scripture, "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities." - I Timothy 5:23 And, I've been told that wine can be interpreted as wine or grape juice, and that makes sense in this instance. But, I don't understand the science. Is there science for that?

[@i_santa_shree]

This is quite true. I’ve been on antidepressants on and off, yet the depressive symptoms never seemed to subside. Over the past two years, I had become very forgetful, lethargic and irritable. I recently came to know that I’ve vitamin B12 deficiency and I’ve been taking a dose every day since the past two months. I’ve started seeing the effects of it already. I haven’t yet stopped my antidepressants yet but on all other factors mentioned above, I’m doing a lot better.

[@babeltower5782]

Sister Santa are you a vegan or vegetarian? I think it is related

[@sswwiinnccee]

Get yourself on a mushroom complex 8 to help with your depression. Lots of tomatoes too 🍅 they’re high in folic and alpha lipoic acid

[@seattlesix]

Found the most effective relief from the SSRI aftermath was fasting combined with vitamin B1/Benfotamine. It wasn’t until fasting though that I was able to come out of that 6+ year nightmare totally. Going to grab some methacobolmin B12 today to help offset my Metformin therapy but the KETO/IF/OMAD was the game changer. You got this…

[@Drberg]

That's really wonderful!

[@grannde_]

You should make videos on different herbs and their benefits like sea moss or burdock root etc.

[@Drberg]

Thank you for the video suggestion. I will check with Dr. Berg about doing a video on this! Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@gracegwozdz8185]

Awesome idea! Herbs healed generations of humans in all cultures only to be banned by Big Pharma run corrupt governments in 193 countries. It was called pharmacognosy then, and it's a vast knowledge our doctors are not studying in medical schools anymore since after the war.

[@matthewlynch1711]

H Pylori: Douglas Labs: Pylori Plex Question: Liver for B12. so I hate liver. what if we did Ancestral: Beef Liver, supplement?

[@Rex-wn3yf]

Dr. Berg is always to the point as he advocates homeostasis🙏🙌🙌

[@rosieryan8418]

What if you are anemic, should you still take garlic?

[@Ionicessence]

You’re my favorite doctor!!

[@charmainekirk1512]

Hi Dr Berg....Could you do a presentation on what to take and how to heal faster from right after surgery? Thank you for your videos!

[@Drberg]

I will check with Dr. Berg about doing a video on this! Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@nevastrong2850]

@@Drberg I would be interested as well!

[@donnariseborough2641]

​@Helen Keto and zinc is crucial for healing

[@GodofWarChuka]

I have Nature Made B-100 Complex Supplements. The B12 is 100 mcg. 4167 %. Is says to take 1 a day. Is that to much?

[@joel4506]

No, typically the amount is high due to the body not being great at absorbing. Especially for the cyano version of b12.

[@skullingtonfly]

Let good food be thy medicine 🙏🏼

[@karuroo]

thank you for all the informative videos! no doctor could help. i'm just glad to find more information to this problem and hopefully get better. with this new info, maybe i can pinpoint it better. my eye sight has been getting worse and still feeling anemic... i have been taking b12 which was helping before but my foot numbing has been coming back... your video informed that i was taking the synthetic one, so I might have bought the wrong bottle. it's good to know.

[@aishanasir9341]

I had it before all this problem I had taken a probiotic first taking antibiotic now I’m good health ❤ thanks you ,Dr berg ❤

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@pjdrewll2922]

My bariatric Dr Birkedahl approves and is so happy to see that I have started learning from you. IF broke my stall and is so beneficial! I get a B12 shot at my PCP every 30 days

[@luiselguera7056]

Dear Dr. Berg. Four years ago I discovered I was deeply anemic. The blood exam gave 5.4 hemoglobin and deep deficiencies in every other blood cell types. My doctor instructed me to take a B12 exam, which resulted in not detectable. I started a supplement regime with vitamin shots and sublingual pills. My blood started to get regular and today I have above 15 hemoglobin. I suspected that the cause was my then intake of antacid sodium bicarbonate, which you now help me to confirm. My concern is how damaged my nervous system is because of this anemia. Is there any information on the subject accessible? Thanks! Luis

[@greenstonetrading1361]

Luis Elguera i hope you can share with me what supplements did you take because i have been low in hemoglobin for years now inspite of taking a high dose b complex & folic acid supplement prescibed by my doctor...please help

[@brayz4boyz976]

Peripheral neuropathy affects much more than the bottom of the feet. It often goes up to the mid-thighs, and can cause carpal tunnel pain in the wrists and firearms. Benfotiamine is an OTC that is prescribed for neuropathy.

[@fixedoddsbetting]

Thanks for the great videos. In case Dr Berg reads this or one of his people, I'd like to suggest subjects for future content. I've experienced metabolic problems all at once in my early 40s. After talking to others who also have gulten sensitivity they had the same issue; starting in their early 40's. A delayed type scenario. Weird isn't it. My route cause seems to be auto immunity from some kind of genetic mutation. My immune system has munched my thyroid giving me hypothydrodism, I have b12 deficiency, irritable bowel syndrome with conspitation of all things, and I get lupus type symtoms on my skin from caffeine and dairy. I can't eat gluten and of all things I can't drink alcohol..... not good. I know it's a lot of details but I'd love to know if more people have issues in their early 40s and what the genetic causes of this could be.

[@bhad]

Something similar symptoms here...

[@zonnebloem100]

I have the same problems i have post covid immuunsysteem problems

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, HERE is the Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER (Genesis 1) HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@vibhaspalding6457]

I am coeliac, found out about 12 years ago. Though probably long before then. This means I have autoimmune disorders. I have hypothyroid for about 35 years. I am on a path for reduction of levothyroxin. I went down from 175mcg to 100mcg in 2019. Now trying again. The reduction in 2019 was with use of supplements and up to 72 hours fasting. I have not been able to fast since. I am retracing all the supplements I had before. If course no gluten or soya. In 2019, I had no dairy or alcohol. In the new year, I shall stop dairy and alcohol. My b12 and vit d is on very high, so I have reduced my intake of these. B12 is in meat (which I do not have), fish, eggs and dairy mainly. So please get your blood test done before embarking on any supplements. Being coeliac means that some nutrients do not get absorbed by my body, hence annual blood test. Last year, the doctor did not give me results as was she never tested for the blood. This year, I had to complain to the hospital before it was done. My absorption of nutrients is very effective, as only 1% of gluten exists in my blood. The gastroentrologist said the allowance is up to 6%. I also have osteoporosis/osteopaenia and osteoarthritis. I do cardio and strength training and pilates. This helps but still long way to go.

[@gregorybible7610]

Their is no other clear spoken doctor that can explain the symptoms of my health issues 🙌🥇👨‍⚕️

[@ma0236700]

Besides, B12 needs to bind with different proteins for different functions in the body. When B12 is first ingested and enters the stomach, it binds to proteins called R-proteins that protect it from being destroyed by stomach acid. Once it reaches the small intestine, it is released from the R-proteins and binds to intrinsic factor (IF), a protein secreted by the stomach lining. This B12-IF complex is then absorbed into the bloodstream and transported to the liver, where it is stored. When the body needs B12 for cellular functions, it is released from the liver and binds to a protein called transcobalamin II (TCII), which transports it to the cells that need it throughout the body. Once inside the cells, B12 is used to help with processes such as DNA synthesis and nerve function. Therefore, different proteins help B12 to be transported and utilized by the body in different ways.

[@JesusTheMightyGodMinistries]

Dr. Berg, B12 methylcobalamin causes acne. How do we prevent that? Thank you so much for helping all of us. God bless you more and more.

[@PhajEsTeeb]

I wonder should we take alpha lipoic acid if we have nerve damage due to pylori infection? Heard alot great things on this antioxidant

[@lorenrenee1]

Great solution :). Thanks for adding multiple solutions.

[@Drberg]

Glad to know that you liked this post! -Dr. Berg's support team

[@kylecarter8098]

Just went through this triple antibiotic treatment. Took probiotics and ate fermented foods daily and still am. I’m also considering stopping my PPI the doctor gave me 90 day’s worth to take. On a side note around day 8 of 14 of taking antibiotics I started smelling ammonia constantly and it lasted about 2 days.

[@wildswan221]

Hang on to the PPI and prescriptions, so you can join one of the lawsuits. Don't take any of them!! Ammonia smell probably means your body started producing it.

[@gracegwozdz8185]

​@@wildswan221 you are so on point! PPIs are deadly to us. Instead, we need to boost production of HCl with Betaine hydrochloride and apple cider vinegar.

[@LadyMaryanne]

​@@wildswan221 Hi, I've taken PPI's for years. Have tried to quick but haven't been able to. Would you happen to know where I might be able to find information on those lawsuits? Thank you💐

[@binathere2574]

PPI will cause a B12 deficiency

[@pip5461]

A wealth of knowledge... thank you for your research, it is gratefully appreciated...!

[@Sparkl4860]

Did you ever ask him where he's getting his statistics and his research? It could be the national Enquirer. Why are we giving this guy so many accolades? He's NOT a DOCTOR, with all due respect, he's a chiropractor! Much different people! Be careful where you are getting your medical advice from!

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Thank you Dr.BERG. 😊❤

[@nemonobody9063]

5-18-23 THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU DR. BERG I'm experiencing EVERYTHING you talked about in this video. I am also taking the metph

[@quirkychelle]

After taking some information from Dr Berg to heal my gut, I got off of PPE but continued to take the b12 I had to be on. Blood tests said it was way to high, so I quit them before my Dr advised...just for them to advise it 😆 Do your homework and look into the meds you're taking, quit relying on others to fix your health and life. I wish I knew then what I know now...could have avoided cancer.

[@KMx108]

Chronic mycotoxin exposure is also a cause. Mycotoxins can alter the metabolism of B12 in the body. I am currently dealing with this and have had to use ultra-high doses of injected methylcobalamin and oral methylfolate in order to address symptoms. Excellent video. Many doctors don't make these connections.

[@JodBronson]

Vitamin C: This powerful antioxidant is great for your immune system and aids in detoxification. Vitamin C neutralizes mycotoxins and diminishes their adverse effects on your body. It is a fundamental nutrient that not only supports your recovery but also contributes to your overall health.

[@frankyjayhay]

That covers everything about B12 not popularly known. However, if you lack the intrinsic factor in the stomach B12 by mouth is no good and 3 monthly injections are needed for B12 to go straight into the bloodstream. I'd be very interested in your take on this - whether it's enough and whether there's a natural alternative since as you say synthetic versions of vitamins aren't as good.

[@binathere2574]

Injections do not go into the bloodstream. It is injected into the muscle then it is absorbed into the cells. I'm on daily injections of hydroxycobalamin for 5 months now. I am a different person. I'm fairly sure it's the identical molecule to anything natural therefore my 100 trillion cells are recognising it.

[@captainred441]

The sound on this video is not good. Some of dr Berg's words are kind of chopped off at the start. But info is great. Thanks.

[@barbarabusby1829]

Hi Dr. Berg, Thank you for your wonderful videos. I have a question on purchasing the correct B-12. I purchase a organic liquid containing Methylcobalamin & Adenosylcobalamin. Do you think this is the correct ingredients? Thank you so much for your taking time to answer my question.

[@victoriawhite3662]

I saw a video of his that said methylcobalin

[@lenniewatson687]

I have been going to the same family medicine doctor since 2000 when the put me on gerd meds. Over the years since, he's put me on hbp, statins, gabapentin and insulin meds. At no time has he ever suggested taking the vitamins & minerals these meds have been depleting from my body. Whrn tge lsndemic started I had yo argue eith hi. j I st to get a vitamin D3 test. On a scale of 1 to 10, I was a 2 for vitamin D3. He prescribed only 2000IU of Vitamin D3. I take 10kIU every day now with no problem. Ever since then, I felt this guy really was not taking care of my needs. Thank you Dr Berg for informing me about subjects such as this. And I am switching to a better holistic internist doctor.

[@Drberg]

You're welcome. Wishing you good health!

[@mollypaintscows]

Any good, knowledgeable holistic doctor would never prescribe the meds you listed. Holistic doctors don’t prescribe pharmaceutical drugs. Hopefully you’re not being fooled again.

[@tinam6069]

Hi Dr. Berg, can you make a video with eating recommendations for people who had bariatric surgery e.g. A gastric sleeve? Reason I'm asking is that when trying intermittent fasting and having less meals as you recommend, it poses an issue for people who do not have the stomach capacity to eat enough in 2 meals. Would love to hear your views as I respect all your advice. Thank you for all you do!

[@KETO_DIET]

It does not apply to you. It might take you 10 hours or what ever it is to get enough food in you. Do a video search for bariatric surgery on his channel.

[@Drberg]

Here's some videos that may help! www.youtube.com/@DrEricBergDC/search?query=bariatric%20surgery Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@tinam6069]

@@Drberg thank you! :)

[@evelynasiana4929]

Thank you Dr. Berg for the way you explained the uses vitaminB12. You have helped people alot.

[@alikaharrison6270]

Just went to my gastroenterologist today and he told me I was vitamin b12 deficient And then you make a video

[@rickthain8538]

Hey Doc, great video! Headed to see my Doc today. 63 year old T2 diabetic, A1C of 6.6, down from 7.6 thanks to you. Keto, OMAD and IF have kept me off meds. I do take your supplements as well as others. Question, what test should I ask my Dr to preform? I want to know is my pancreas, kidneys and digestive tract healthy and am I getting the vitamins and minerals that it needs. Any suggestions?

[@vicky116]

Kidney function test, uric acid, urine routine, stool routine, CBC, ESR, profile for Calcium/Potassium/Sodium, B12, haemoglobin, ultrasound. Not sure about what test can be done for pancreas? 🤔🤔

[@seattlesix]

We have similar stats and found

[@jamesoommen]

@@vicky116 Add creatinine, urine and blood albumin, homocysteine.

[@vicky116]

@@seattlesix what does OMAD mean?

[@vicky116]

@@jamesoommen Oh yes I forgot about creatinine and albumin values completely. Thanks for that. Homocysteine measures what in the body? 🤔

[@moniquemckenna6795]

I truly enjoy the information you supply, albeit when you talk about a vitamin I am confused as to how much to take?

[@julianderson8708]

A key cause missing in this video is autoimmune atrophic gastritis. Unlike h pylori, it’s an autoimmune disease. Most common in older adults, but my daughter was diagnosed at 15.

[@nandycs5645]

Yes pernicious anemia of autoimmune I have it too

[@armaanrampadarath4436]

He did mention atrophic gastritis. And as a doctor i think auto immune gastritis is much less common than H pylori gastritis and H pylori detection is often overlooked and untreated.

[@omkarmore6140]

Is she okay now ?

[@julianderson8708]

@omkarmore6140 she is getting by. She has chronic fatigue. Needs B12 injections regularly and iron infusions regularly. She has other autoimmune issues that add to that though. It’s cruddy.

[@omkarmore6140]

​@@julianderson8708does any one in your past generation have this autoimmune disease ?

[@wansumarsungoh6527]

Plz advice the bestt vitamin B12 to consume dr.

[@SoberOKMoments]

My son and I developed a B12 deficiency - along with some other health problems, including in my son's case, pernicius anemia - when we lived in a rural setting where agricultural drift of checmicals sprayed over crops was a constant. When we moved away from that area all the other health problems cleared up, but our B12 deficiency remained. My son has to take injections of B12 and I have to take a daily liquid suppliment of same, despite our having diets high in B12 foods. I wonder if any studies have been done looking into agricultural drift as a source of B12 deficiency?.

[@ST-yc7uj]

Replenishing microbiom in the gut might work

[@SoberOKMoments]

Thank you. Am doing that now. I appreciate your comment. @@ST-yc7uj

[@LumiRapper]

Can be the gut if not getting it via food or supplements

[@julielaite7352]

Hello ... I though nutritional yeast was good for us?? Thanks

[@oakstrong1]

I have suffered from acid reflux all my life but it has got worse in recent years, coupled with IBS symptoms (without tests showing IBS) I used to but antacid tablets but not any more: I have found Apple cider vinegar and sauerkraut work just as well. I imagine kimchi would have the same effect if I could tolerate the spiciness to eat enough of it. My dentist is not happy about all the acidic food/drink but at least I hope not to have pylori, because of the amount of antibiotics I had to take a year ago, to a point of overdose. I got my gut biome tested around Christmas and the balance of beneficial bacteria is good (I have been eating lots of love yogurt, while cutting down sugar, and my diet is fairly rich in prebiotics) but the range is narrow: hence I am putting up with kimchi & sauerkraut and trying to add miso into my food as well as drinking kombucha. Sweets and fruit are still a challenge.

[@debbiebarton408]

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[@suefairbrass9163]

Hi from New Zealand , Thankyou for all your information about B12. So many issues you talk about I have had or have when my B12 was so low. Now monthy injections help.Thankyou so much.

[@Msjaniceelaine]

Dr. Berg I can't thank you enough. Much ❤ from Scottsdale Arizona

[@Drberg]

Hi there. Thanks for watching. Stay safe and healthy!

[@teachyourkid]

Listen to this doctor: so many other things beside medicines can relieve deficits. Mine was taking famotidine--heart burn medicine. So I quit the tomato sauce, onions, garlic, peppers...everything I ate before. Within my next blood test, my B-12 was normal. Dig into your body and find out what you can do to make yourself better. My mom is 89--no meds...but she is old, old school. Today, what(like the doctor said) our food is a mess. Time to go back to what our grandparents ate. Heal yourself by being "mindful" of what you are doing to yourself. Take care!