| While this research is still underway, we do know | | | | ways to control stress, remain very active, and |
| that the number of people, young and old, being | | | | get a balanced diet, including appropriate |
| diagnosed with bipolar disorder (it used to be | | | | supplements, in particular B-12. |
| called manic-depression) continues to climb. Mental | | | | Studies have shown that those who have a B-12 |
| health experts estimate that some 5.7 million | | | | deficiency can experience symptoms caused by |
| adults are affected by the highs and lows of this | | | | decreased mental and nerve functioning. These |
| very serious problem. | | | | symptoms can include mental confusion and |
| The trend is especially disturbing when you look at | | | | forgetfulness, mood swings and even psychotic |
| what's happening with children under 18. A | | | | behavior like seeing and/or hearing things. A B-12 |
| research paper published in a psychiatric journal | | | | deficiency can also lead to shaky movementsand |
| recently reported this shocking statistic: | | | | walking unsteadily (ataxia), loss of bladder control, |
| The number of youths diagnosed with bipolar | | | | vision problems and muscle weakness. Because of |
| disorder is 40 times higher than it was 10 years | | | | these associations, one of the first things I do |
| ago. So it isn't surprising that some are calling this | | | | when people complain of these problems is make |
| mood disorder an epidemic. You might have even | | | | sure they are getting enough of the essential |
| seen a Newsweek cover story on this topicin a | | | | vitamins like B-12. |
| recent issue. | | | | Who's at risk, what you can do. If you're an older |
| Dramatic evidence that a vitamin powerhouse can | | | | adult, a strict vegetarian, or have thyroid, liver or |
| help boost mental well-being | | | | kidney problems, you're at risk for B-12 |
| Bipolar disorder is classified as a medical illness, and | | | | deficiency. As we age, our bodies may become |
| those who suffer from it experience extreme | | | | less able to absorb some vitamins efficiently, |
| swings in mood, energy and ability to function. | | | | especially in the case of Vitamin B-12. Without |
| While strong prescription drugs are often | | | | enough B-12, other vitamins like folate and B-6 |
| prescribed to treat this problem, there can be | | | | cannot function normally within the body. |
| dangerous side effects. And, not everyone can or | | | | As you continue your own Sublingual B-12 daily |
| should take these pharmaceutical medications. | | | | regimen (and recommendit to others), you're |
| That's why, if you or someone in your life | | | | taking a positive step forward to promote |
| struggles with mood issues, it is vital to work on | | | | optimumhealth in mind and body. |