B12: Harmless Vitamin? or Cancer's BFF?

The Cancer Pod: Integrative Medicine Talk

Did you know blood levels of B12 are likely to be high in those with cancer? Is this harmful? What about B12 deficiency? What should you look for? Tina & Leah talk about vitamin B12 and why you shouldn’t just take it willy-nilly.

Cobalamin (B12) is a nutrient that can often be deficient, especially in vegans/vegetarians, anyone with chronic GI issues, and even simple aging leads to lower levels. On the flip side, those with solid tumors tend to have higher levels circulating in their blood. What’s it about? How do you navigate this? Tune in to find out!
What is Pernicious anemia?
Solid Tumors and High B12 in the serum
Another paper on Elevated B12 in those with Solid Tumors
Bacterial Origin of B12 in Ecosystems
Overview of B12 Deficiency
Cobalt is a necessary mineral for cobalamin /B12 structure
Who is Baby Huey?
Megalodon- The Giant Shark!
Nutrients (B12, etc.) in the production of serotonin and melatonin
TookTake- the product that helps you know if you took your MEDS/SUPPS!

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1. B12: Harmless Vitamin? or Cancer's BFF? (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:01)

3. Let's Talk B12 (00:02:30)

4. Cobalt? In B12? (00:03:28)

5. B12- discovered in 1940's (00:04:30)

6. Why take supplemental B12? (00:07:06)

7. What causes B12 deficiency? (00:11:40)

8. Symptoms of B12 deficiency (00:16:48)

9. Baby Huey and RBC's? (00:20:35)

10. How much B12 should you take? (00:23:32)

11. What's TookTake? (00:27:17)

12. Random (but useful) factoid (00:28:26)

13. Different Forms of B12 (00:29:48)

14. Why B12 + Folate in Supps? (00:33:10)

15. B12 & Cancer (00:34:57)

16. Other causes of high B12 (besides cancer) (00:39:43)

17. High Serum B12 as a cancer screening tool? (00:40:17)

18. Winding down (00:47:13)