This document discusses vitamins B12 and B6, their uses and benefits according to holistic medicine. It provides information on functions of B12 such as red blood cell formation and nerve regeneration. Symptoms that may be improved by B12 include low energy and poor memory. B6 benefits include helping inflammatory conditions like IBS and decreasing cancer risk. Sources of information are also cited.

1. VITAMIN’S MEANINGS & USES FOR B-12 & B-6: FOR HOLISTIC MEDICINE,
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LANGUAGE, DISCUSSION OF THE USES OF HOLISTIC VITAMIN’S:
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FORM PROMOTING HOLISTIC MEDICINE, THIS IS FOR OUR PERSONAL USE
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BY: BETH & FRED

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USE: BY BETH LYNN, LYDI & EDDIE, STANLEY & JINNY FRITZ
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supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a
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• Please educate yourself on the use of vitamins & herbs. Check with your doctor before use.
• Do not take anything from here & try it without proper research and a healthcare professional
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• Just so you know : We think that Complementary medicine refers to treatments that are used WITH
standard treatment or free standing .
• Holistic medicine is a term used to describe therapies that attempt to treat the patient as a whole
person.
• Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs & vitamins are provided is for educational
use only & my personal use, & is not intended as medical advice
• The information is provided for general information is not intended as a medical advice and should not
be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.

4. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF TAKING B12 & WHAT IS
B12 VITAMIN:

6. VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY AND BREAST CANCER RESEARCH
• Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University report that women with breast cancer tend to have lower
vitamin B12 levels in their blood serum than do women without breast cancer.
• The researchers determined vitamin B12 concentrations in blood samples obtained in 1974 and in 1989
and compared the levels found in 195 women who later developed breast cancer with the levels found
in 195 women free of cancer.
• They found that postmenopausal women with the lowest serum levels of vitamin B12 had a 2.5-4.0
times greater likelihood of being in the breast cancer group than did women with the highest levels.
• In a subsequent review of the findings Dr. Sang-Woon Choi, MD of Tufts University points out that
serum levels of folate are a poor indicator of levels in tissues and that it may well be that there is a
correlation between folate levels in breast tissue and breast cancer risk.
• Dr. Choi speculates that a vitamin B12 deficiency may lead to breast cancer because it could result in
less folate being available to ensure proper DNA replication and repair.

7. IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS OF B12
• Important Functions of B12
• Red Blood Cell Formation
• Memory Recall
• Cellular Energy
• Nutrient Absorption
• Adrenal Gland Support
• Nerve and Brain Regeneration
• DNA Synthesis
• Female and Male Reproductive Health

8. SYMPTOMS IMPROVED BY B12
• Symptoms Improved by B12
• Low Energy
• Lack of Focus
• Tension in Muscles
• Poor Memory
• Emotional Ups and Downs
• Lack of Motivation
• Female Infertility
• Male Low Testosterone
• Digestive Issues (Leaky Gut, IBD)
• Hypothyroidism
• Fatigue, even after getting a good night’s sleep

9. B6 USES:

10. B6 SNAPSHOT
• Pros:
• Very important for inflammatory conditions.
• Improves IBS, Crohn’s, and Colitis.
• Necessary for optimal cognitive function.
• Improves sleep.
• Decreases risk of cancers.

11. B6 BENEFITS
• B6 is Beneficial for Inflammatory Conditions
• Systemic inflammation is associated with decreased B6 status: Specifically, blood levels of P5P were
24% lower in individuals with the highest inflammation.
• Low levels of B6 are associated with inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease
(IBD). Supplemental B6 can be used to manage the condition.
• Low levels of the activated form of B6, P5P, in the bloodstream are associated with higher levels of the
inflammatory marker, C-reactive protein.
• Kidney stones (adults): Between 25 to 500 mg of vitamin B6 daily is recommended.

12. MORE B6 VITAMIN USES:HOW DOES IT WORK?
• Use vitamin B6 for boosting the immune system, eye infections, cataracts, sleep problems, bladder
infections, tooth decay, and preventing polyps, cancer, and kidney stones.
• Vitamin B6: is also used to overcome certain harmful side effects related to radiation.
• Pyridoxine (B6): is required for the proper function of sugars, fats, and proteins in the body. It is also
required for the proper growth and development of the brain, nerves, skin, and many other parts of the
body.

13. B-6 CAN HELP WITH NERVE DAMAGE CAUSED BY
CHEMOTHERAPY
• B-6: Can Help with Nerve damage caused by chemotherapy: One report suggests that vitamin B6 might help
reverse nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug vincristine.
• Also B-6 Has been known to help with:
• Allergies.
• Arthritis.
• Boosting the immune system.
• Eye problems.
• Kidney problems.
• Lyme disease.
• Muscle cramps.
• Night leg cramps.

14. SOURCES:
*slideshareminsky
*SanTan Natuarl Medicine
*Lexor Health
*Wu, K., et al. A prospective study of folate, B12, and pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (B6) and breast cancer.
Cancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev., Vol. 8, March 1999, pp. 209-17
*Choi, Sang-Woon. Vitamin B12 deficiency: a new risk factor for breast cancer? Nutrition Reviews, Vol. 57,
August 1999, pp. 250-60