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Expert: - 12/16/2006


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Wish to know if the taking of Vitamin B12 will help in the reversal of of Alzheimer's disease.  How much does an adult
male/female have to take each day? Thanks for the help.  

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Will, I apologise for not getting back to you sooner. My silly spam filter suddenly regressed and started classing all my allexperts mail as junk!

There is no evidence that B12 reverses Alzheimer's disease. B12 is used to treat pernicious anemia which can cause cognitive issues. Here is a couple of articles good article. http://autoimmunedisease.suite101.com/article.cfm/pernicious_anemia
http://neuro.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/12/3/389
If you have any reason to think your memory is impaired, I would urge you not to self treat, but to see your doctor and get your symptoms properly checked out. There are many things that can cause "brain fog" - and many are quite treatable if seen early (i.e. thyroid problems, dietary deficiencies, etc. )

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Several years direct experience as caregiver for family member who died of end stage AD. Did lots of research and dealt with a lot of health care professionals and caregivers over the 7 years from diagnosis to the end. Used various care options from community based resources to increasing levels of institutional. Mother of three, two born during our loved one's decline, so I know what it is to be the ham in the sandwich, taking care of the older generation and the younger at the same time and trying to balance everyone`s needs. Ask me, I`ve probably been there, done that. We made lost of mistakes and learned everything the hard way - but you don`t have to! If I can`t answer your question, I`ll steer you to a place or person who can.

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Currently a program manager for a large utility company. My Alzheimers experience comes from having the illness in our family. Out of necessity, we did a lot of research in order to understand the disease, plan for what might come next, and make the right decisions to help and support our loved one. Please note, I am a Canadian living in Toronto, and therefore am not the best person to ask about US regulations and insurance rules!

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