Patti & Michael on Vitamin B-12

Vitamins are carbon-containing (organic) molecules that are essential for normal metabolism. However, they cannot be made in our body in sufficient amounts which makes dietary intake of vitamins important. There are thirteen different vitamins, categorized depending on whether they dissolve in water (water-soluble) or can be absorbed with dietary fat and stored in the body (fat-soluble). In today’s episode, we focus on Vitamin B-12, the largest and most complex water-soluble vitamin. Hear about why we need it, how we get it, and what happens when you’re deficient.   Today on The Lab Report: 2:15 Vitamins and their naming conventions 4:35 What does vitamin B-12 do and how do we get it? 7:40 Signs and symptoms of deficiency and why it happens 11:00 Measuring levels of vitamin B-12 12:35 Better Know a Biomarker: Methylmalonic Acid 15:50 Daily dietary requirements and supplementation 21:50 Question of the Day: Should we be concerned about high levels of vitamin B-12? Additional Resources: NutrEval Metabolomix + Metabolic Analysis Profile Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected]. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.