What medical conditions are treated with B12?

In addition to auto immune disorders there is strong evidence that vitamin B12 has been highly effective in the treatment of the symptoms of: anemia, ataxia, muscle weakness, rigid muscles, incontinence, low blood pressure, vision problems, dimentia, pyschosis and mood disturbances.

Other conditions such as alzheimers disease, angioplasty, breast cancer, canker sores, cardiovascular disease, cervical cancer, claudication, depression, diabetic neuropathy, prevention of fractures, high cholesterol, and joint (elbow pain) have been shown to have benefited from vitamin B12 supplementation under certain research conditions. (more information)

Vitamin B12 has for decades been used with anecdotal success in the treatment of those suffering from the effects of:

  • Immunosuppression
  • Chemotherapy
  • Allergies
  • Inflammatory Bowl Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Liver disease
  • Male Infertility
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Periodontal Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Tinnitus
  • Pigmentation Disorders
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Carcinogens IE. Tobacco Smoke
  • Thyroid Disorders

For further exploration of illnesses for which vitamin B12 may be relevant in the treatment can be found at the Mayo Clinic Online.

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