Vit B12 for a Better You!

Is your memory blanking-­‐out on you? Do you experience a fuzzy unfocused mind? Mental fog? Do you find yourself lacking motivation or having mood swings? Have you been feeling low on energy or find yourself easily fatigued? Do you have tingling or numbness, or a crawling sensations in your arms, legs or feet? Do you feel any or all of the above without having a medical condition? Then you may be simply B12 deficient!

About 16years ago,I started to notice a very particular imbalance repeating itself in the pulse reading of dozens of individuals: I would find an imbalance of “sadhaka,”1 “ranjaka,”2 vyana,”3 predominance. It would also be accompanied by low “rakta”4 and “mamsa.”5 Occasionally low “majja”6 as well. When I started to investigate this further, asking the individuals questions in order to isolate the “hetu” or etiological root cause, I discovered that many of them had switched over to a vegetarian diet and lifestyle almost overnight after having being non-­‐vegetarians all their lives and issuing from non-­‐vegetarian families for countless generations. Becoming vegetarian in such a speedy manner meant that they had to substitute all animal meat and protein intake with tofu and/or soy products as well as other ingredients previously unfamiliar to their body and metabolism. And this, sometimes as much as 3 meals/times a day to compensate for their protein intake, resulting in an imbalanced diet overall. But others who were not and had not switched over to a vegetarian diet, were experiencing similar symptoms. There was still another group who was very discerning and selective about the protein they consumed but also showing similar pulse reading and symptoms. After doing some research on my end, it became obvious to me that they were exhibiting symptoms of B12 deficiency.

1. pitta subdosha that balances the emotional heart and mind
2. pitta subdosha that governs the liver
3. vata subdoshain charge of overall circulation and distribution of energy and nutrients
4. Blood tissue
5. Muscle tissue
6. Bone marrow

In light of this, I requested that they have their blood checked for B12 levels. Surely enough, all tested positive to low or depleted levels. The lab findings were in-­‐tune with the ayurvedic reading, and these individuals also showed the behavioral signs of the “sadhaka, ranjaka, vyana” imbalance: they tendedto be emotionally cranky and volatile, experiencing bouts of emotional lows. They also reported feeling overall weakness and fatigue, as well as a lack of enthusiasm. Finally, many of them had difficulty focusing, or remembering -­‐ cognitive troubles in general. Some were experiencing “funny” tingling or numbness in their extremities.

I was able to address the imbalances on a case-­‐by-­‐case basis, specially focusing on correcting the diet to suit individual needs so they would either have more of the B12 through the food they consumed,or would be able to absorb and synthesize it optimally. In the case of those who were not vegetarian, I had to enhance their metabolism so they would better digest and absorb their nutrients.

However, I had to remind all that it is not possible to correct Vitamin B12 deficiency with food alone, that they all needed to supplement their diet with B12 in the form of their choice (pill form, but also liquid, transdermal patch, nasal spray, or injection). Those who had espoused a strict vegetarian or vegan diet and were not willing to re-­‐introduce meat or animal products into their diet, B12 was needed in higher doses on a regular basis.

This is when I had the desire to have available an easy to absorb powerful B12 supplement.This issue stayed with me and I kept researching it until I found that there were already many companies out there making B­12 transdermal patches and creams that were shown to be effective.

The transdermal delivery method is  nowadays a scientifically valid system for safe, sustained and effective drug delivery. However, I was not for all the preservatives, nor the synthetic medium that the nutrient was added to in order to formulate the transdermal patches and creams. With the deep desire of making the best ayurvedic transdermal B12 cream, I started my own trials. But there were many hurdles along the way keeping me from finding the ideal balance for a medium that would protect, preserve and have sustained delivery. After many months of research and development, I am happy to give you our SVA Transdermal B12 lotion suited for your vegetarian and vegan needs. A lightly fragrant cream with pleasant floral tones, it delivers this much needed vitamin to your system safely yet effectively.

I sourced the B-12 (cyanocobalamine) from vegetarian sources. It is made from the friendly bacteria derived from vegetables. This was an important point because most of those who came to see me and were in need of B-12 were vegetarians who did not want to incorporate animal products into their diets. This is a safe cream you can use daily, to supplement your B12 levels and help with all the necessary bodily functions that B12 is responsible for:

• overall energy
• cognitive functions – thinking and remembering
• supports the nervous system
• aids in the formation of blood: it regulates DNA synthesis
• supports fatty acids synthesis and formation

So even if you are not deficient and don’t have any symptoms, there is no harm in supplementing with B12. You Can consume a daily dose of Vitamin B12 supplement amounting to 500 to 1000 mcg (micrograms) per day .

Remember:Charak says the physician, the “prana vishar” physician has the authority to tackle the contemporary situations based on change in the environment and change in culture and change in social behavior. Once the “Prana Vishar” physician establishes a link between the “hetu” and the “lingam,” or the etiological factor and a symptom, then s/he can prescribe what is needed to correct the situation. We don’t have to worry about the name of the disease or putting a cap on it.

In the case of B12 and other vital nutrient deficiencies, we have the “siddhant” or “self-evident” truth from Charak that says: “Sarvadha sarva bhavanam samanye vridyi karanam…” that is: the rule is to correct an imbalance by supplementing the body with that which has similar properties in order to correct the deficiency. B12 is a deficiency, so it can be corrected through elements/dravyas with similar properties to support the physiology to increase the levels of B12.

Check with your medical physician to make sure, but small doses of Transdermal B12 are safe and effective fordaily addition to your diet and routine.