Metformin, widely prescribed for diabetes, is now being studied for its potential to rejuvenate the brain by activating the hypothalamus and reducing toxic proteins. However, long-term use has been linked to Vitamin B12 deficiency, which elevates homocysteine levels and increases the risk of stroke.
Despite rising attacks on forest personnel in Telangana, their long-pending demand for arms and the creation of forest stations remains unfulfilled. Officials cite past cases, including a brutal killing, and appeal for better protection measures and public awareness.
Vitamin B12 is found exclusively in animal-based products such as milk, cheese, curd, eggs, meat, and fish. While vegetarians obtain their required intake from dairy products, vegans—who completely avoid all animal-derived foods, including dairy—are at a significantly higher risk of developing Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Chronic use of nitrous oxide can cause functional vitamin B12 deficiency, which can result in long-term health effects, especially neurological consequences.
Barcelona: A new study has paid adherence to the Mediterranean diet through an index made with biomarkers finding that it is associated with lower mortality in adults over 65. The study has been published in the ‘BCM Medicine Journal’. This is one of the main conclusions of a study led by Cristina Andres-Lacueva, head of […]
Hyderabad: Adding multiple micronutrient powder to the first bites of the meal leads to a striking reduction in anaemia among children aged between three and six in Anganwadi centres, a study by Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in collaboration with the University of Maryland, Baltimore, the US, said. The study, ‘Project Grow Smart’, was […]
