Ashburn and Herndon Chiropractic Care Checks for Vitamin B Deficiency and MMA
Boost your brain (and gut and nervous system) power with B vitamins. But study a little about MMA - methylmalonic acid. That’s a big word! It is an even bigger conversion element to comprehend and test. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn shares just how B vitamins and methylmalonic acid are connected, how they are checked and how important they are to a smooth functioning body system. Ashburn and Herndon vitamin B deficiencies need to be checked. Your Ashburn and Herndon chiropractor is just the one to shine a spotlight on them. Chiropractic services take care of the whole person!
B12 DEFICIENCY EFFECT ON BRAIN
Researchers have acknowledged for some time that Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause severe and irreversible damage to the brain and nervous system. Such deficiency is really an issue for homocysteine (decelerates the conversion of methionine to homocysteine which converts to other amino acids via B12, B11, and B6) and methylmalonic acid (raises) levels. (1) Lately, researchers explored more in depth in what way vitamin B9 folate and B12 deficiencies are connected to metabolic diseases and influenced memory function, cognitive impairment, glucose metabolism and inflammation modulation. They concluded that folate and B-12 deficiencies impaired memory function by hampering hippocampal insulin signaling and upsetting the gut microbiota. (2) The gut and brain are closely connected! Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn helps Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic patients discover just what their B vitamin levels are now so they can boost them as needed to safeguard the brain and the gut.
HOW TO TEST FOR B12 LEVEL
New research pointed to testing methylmalonic acid serum levels to define B12 levels more accurately. Testing for methylmalonic acid serum levels is a more preceise way to determine B12 levels. MMA is increased in 90–98% of patients with B12 deficiency. Why? Methylmalonic acid remains in the myelin sheath of the nerve if B12 doesn’t change it properly. A blood test for MMA can identify vitamin B12 deficiency sooner. The body produces very little MMA – necessary for metabolism and energy production – by itself. MMA levels increase in the blood and urine if there isn’t enough vitamin B12 available for conversion. (3,4) Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn urges Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic patients to check B levels and improve them as needed.
HOW TO IMPROVE B12 LEVELS
Potential issues leading to B12 deficiency are insufficient intake of B12 through diet (animal products [eggs, meat, milk] and algae), reduced absorption due to drugs used like proton pump inhibitors and histamine 2 receptor agonists), surgical removal of small bowel for Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, bariatric surgery, bacterial overgrowth into small bowel, diabetes’ medication metformin, malnutrition due to alcoholism, and nitrous oxide abuse. (5) To raise B12 levels, Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic patients may choose to address the dietary intake of more vitamin B12-rich foods. Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn is certainly ready to discuss supplementation ideas with you as well. It is all part of the Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic treatment plan!
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Schedule your Ashburn and Herndon chiropractic visit at Poulin Chiropractic of Herndon and Ashburn today. Your brain, gut and nervous system will appreciate for getting your B vitamin levels tested via the MMA connection!
