Root Cause Naturopathy

If you’re taking Metformin, you need to be aware of the common side effect which is Vitamin B12 deficiency.

Metformin reduces our body’s ability to absorb B12.

Some serious complications of B12 deficiency are:
👁️ Vision problems
🧠 Memory problems
🦵 Irreversible nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)

Although we can store B12, we need to consume it via animal products 🥚 🥩 🧀 or supplementation💊 to avoid depletion.

Long-term Metformin use can use up our storage and as absorption is reduced, can lead to deficiency.

This can be easily prevented through adequate supplementation, however, you need to be aware of the side effect in order to prevent it’s effects.

Share this with anyone taking Metformin so they can protect themselves from becoming B12 deficient.

References:
NHS.uk
Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews, vol 16, issue 10, 2022
Gov.uk

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Dinner inspiration!

🧆Lamb koftas (cumin, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, paprika, ginger, tomato purée, mango chutney, garlic, salt)
🥣Green lentils
🫑Roasted courgette, peppers, red onions, tomatoes
🌿 Yoghurt & mint sauce dip

If you’re constantly feeling anxious or craving sugary snacks, try keeping a food diary for a few days and pay attention to foods you’re eating that might be spiking your blood sugars. Toast and jam for breakfast, smoothy with lots of fruit like banana and added honey, sugar in tea or coffee, pasta heavy meals, yogurt pot with sugary compote and granola. Some foods are labelled as healthy but could be causing you to be on a constant glucose rollercoaster 🎢

The good news is you can change this quite easily. Aim to have fibre and protein with every meal. If you want a sweet treat, have it as a dessert and opt for healthy options like berries and Greek yoghurt, dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), medjool dates with peanut or other nut butter (100% nuts).

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•anti-microbial
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I take this if I ever feel a cold coming on or if my kids are ill 🤒

Let me know if you try it 🥰