In this episode, Dr. Roman Pawlak joins us to discuss all things Vitamin B-12! We talk
about the associated deficiency, especially for those following vegetarian or vegan diets. We talk about signs and symptoms of deficiency and testing for VItamin B-12. He sheds light on this topic and provides valuable insights and tips on how individuals following a plant-based diet can ensure they are obtaining adequate amounts of this nutrient in their daily meals.
Dr. Pawlak is a current associate professor of nutrition at East Carolina University and the author of multiple books, including “Vitamin B12: Combating the Epidemic of Deficiency”. He has published numerous papers in leading American and international nutrition journals, such as the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and given lectures on five continents.
“Let me just mention that individuals with diabetes who develop vitamin B12 deficiency oftentimes have neuropathy. And that neuropathy is oftentimes also misdiagnosed because individuals with type two diabetes are at risk of diabetic neuropathy.”
Question of the Day: Share with us whether you have experienced any difference in how you feel/function after taking vitamin B12 supplements.
In this episode you will learn:
What is Vitamin B12?
Sources and Importance of Vitamin B12 in Our Health
Deficiency Symptoms and Health Concerns
Downsides of Consuming Too Much Vitamin B12
Strategies for Monitoring B12 Intake and Levels
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Connect with Dr. Roman Pawlak:
Website: https://www.romanpawlak.com/
Email: pawlakr@ecu.edu
Other Resources:
Forever young. Secrets of delaying aging and living disease: https://www.amazon.com/Forever-young-Secrets-delaying-disease-ebook/dp/B00B6NY2A4?ref_=ast_author_dp
Vegan/vegetarian mother and her baby: https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-vegetarian-mother-her-baby-ebook/dp/B00H7OLPRE?ref_=ast_author_dp
Healthy diet without secrets: https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-without-secrets-Roman-Pawlak-ebook/dp/B00B5SUVWI?ref_=ast_author_dp
Keypoints:
00:00 Intro with Shireen
01:00 Welcome Dr. Roman Pawlak
03:45 What is vitamin B12?
05:27 Vitamin B12 in Food
08:30 Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
20:17 Too much vitamin B12
22:56 Steps you can take
27:51 Vitamins Vs. Food sources
32:40 Outro with Shireen
