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B12 and Folate are members of the B vitamin family. They both play roles in methylation, and as a result, overlap in testing and treatment. B12 has a separate role in neurologic function. Understand them once and for all in this episode of Labstories, which focuses on their differences: Folate is present in (almost) ALL foods. B12 is made by bacteria, and thus only in animal foods. Folate is easily absorbed, but B12 has VERY complex active absorption. Folate deficiencies only take months to develop, but B12 deficiencies take years because of enterohepatic recirculation. Folate deficiencies are relative during times of increased need, like pregnancy. B12 deficiencies are absolute, often irreversible, and lifelong from malabsorptive diseases or gastric bypass surgery. Replacement of folate is always oral (ever heard of folate shots??) and replacement of B12 can be done with injections, liquids, sublingual tablets, or MEGA dose oral supplements.

Here are affiliate links to some good B12 and Folate Supplements: (As an Amazon affiliate, I receive a small commission on qualifying purchases)

🧠B12

Nature’s Bounty Cyanocobalamin B12: https://amzn.to/4gv4SbU

Thorne Methylcobalamin B12: https://amzn.to/4dN98RI

Pure Encapsulations Methylcobalamin: https://amzn.to/4dimJQq

🥗Folate

For Folic Acid Deficiency:
Thorne 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate: https://amzn.to/3Zs08xG

Prenatal Folic Acid:
Amazon Elements Folic Acid: https://amzn.to/3XRnz2m

For Deficiency OR Prenatal:
Pure Encapsulations Folate 1000 Metafolin L-5-MTHF: https://amzn.to/4eIiM91

🚼Prenatal MultiVitamins

Thorne Basic Prenatal Vitamin: https://amzn.to/4gv2nq1

Pure Encapsulations PreNatal Nutrients: https://amzn.to/4eqgURS

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In this episode I show you how to diagnose and CURE iron deficiency anemia & anemia of chronic disease! They are the biggest causes of anemia worldwide, and I make them easy to understand using neighborhood and mafia stories. I talk about ferritin, transferrin, percent saturation, TIBC, iron studies, mean corpuscular volume, hemoglobin, hematocrit, red cell distribution width / RDW, and much more!

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🩸For Iron Deficiency Anemia:

Nature Made Ferrous Sulfate: https://amzn.to/4gcJ30P

Thorne Iron Bisglycinate: https://amzn.to/3AwryrN

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Novaferrum Wow Liquid Iron Polysaccharide: https://amzn.to/4eftfsn

Heme Iron! Proferrin Clear polypeptide iron: https://amzn.to/4dA38Mx

🧠For B12 Deficiency:

Nature Made B12: https://amzn.to/3yFYJIU

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Clean, Mid-Dose Melatonin: https://amzn.to/4g2Rhsj

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For Sleep Tracking:

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Confused about your labs / bloodwork / CBC? Then this video is for you! The CBC is all about architecture. It's a numerical and structural analysis of the 3 blood cell lines: Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, and Platelets. In this episode, I give an overview of the CBC in a way that is familiar to you - using a neighborhood analogy! Give me 10 minutes and you will understand your CBC better than most doctors. In the next 3 episodes, we will learn about the Red Blood Cell Houses, White Blood Cell Police Force, and Platelet Brothers Plumbing! Like, Subscribe, and PLEASE leave me a biceps emoji in the comments! 💪

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Here are supplements and things I actually use or would take if I was deficient. I HIGHLY recommend them!

#️⃣For Weight Loss/Maintenance:
Best Scale: Withings Smart Scale: https://amzn.to/3M8HEdB
🥦Food Scale: https://amzn.to/4dNVI8s

🩸For Iron Deficiency Anemia:
Nature Made Ferrous Sulfate: https://amzn.to/4gcJ30P
Thorne Iron Bisglycinate: https://amzn.to/3AwryrN
Novaferrum Wow Liquid Iron Polysaccharide: https://amzn.to/4eftfsn
Heme Iron! Proferrin Clear polypeptide iron: https://amzn.to/4dA38Mx
Feramax 150 Iron Polydextrose: https://amzn.to/3yTwG8P

🧠For B12 Deficiency:
Nature Made B12: https://amzn.to/3yFYJIU
Thorne B12: https://amzn.to/4dN98RI

💪For Optimal Strength & Physique:
🏋️PowerBlock Adjustable Dumbbells: https://amzn.to/4dTsuVu
Creatine: https://amzn.to/4dNSzFy
🩺Heart Rate Monitor: https://amzn.to/3XiSWCH
Cleanest Protein Powder: https://amzn.to/3WO3xUG

🦴For Optimal Testosterone, Immunity, & Bone Health:
Vitamin D in Olive Oil: https://amzn.to/46R5TGQ

💤For Insomnia:
Fizzy Magnesium Drink (Mix with warm water!): Calm Magnesium: https://amzn.to/4czJGhE
Clean, Mid-Dose Melatonin: https://amzn.to/4g2Rhsj
100% Light Blocking Sleep Mask (I've used for 5 years): Kimkoo: https://amzn.to/3X9fEwE
Ear Plugs: https://amzn.to/46PaWaS

📈For Sleep Tracking:
Withings Sleep Tracker Mat:

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