B12 The Silent Deficiency Affecting Your Energy and Mood - Dr. G's Quick Health Tip - EP 362.B

The Dr. Gundry Podcast

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🗓️ 31 July 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Did you know that a staggering number of individuals are deficient in vitamin B12? If you're constantly battling fatigue, experiencing low moods, or struggling with memory issues, you might just be one of them!

Vitamin B12 is a vital nutrient that our bodies can't produce on their own, making it imperative that we take proactive steps to ensure we're getting enough. It plays a pivotal role in red blood cell production, brain function, and heart health, laying the foundation for overall wellness.

But here's the catch: over 50% of people harbor a mutation of the MTHFR gene, hindering their ability to reap the benefits of vitamin B12. That's where I come in! In this episode, I'll reveal how you can determine if you carry this mutation and, most importantly, what actionable steps you can take to address it. Don't miss out on this essential information to reclaim your vitality!

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Dr. Gundry podcast, where Dr. Stephen Gundry shares his groundbreaking research from over 25 years of treating patients with diet and lifestyle changes alone.
0:11.1	Dr. Gundry and other wellness experts offer inspiring stories, the latest scientific advancements and practical tips to empower you to take control of your health and live a long, happy life.
0:24.0	If you want my best recipes, early access to new health discoveries, plus exclusive content and
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0:36.1	you live better. Just head to this episode description. It's packed with everything to help you live better. Just head to this episode
0:39.7	description. It's free and easy. What is vitamin B12? It's sometimes called the energy vitamin.
0:51.3	Now, its real name is Kabbalaman, but let's just save that for later. Now, it's an essential
0:59.3	nutrient. In general, we need to obtain it from an outside source, although there's actually
1:07.1	exciting news from microbiome studies that there are bacteria that are capable of producing
1:15.4	vitamin B12 for us. But in general, we have to acquire it in our diet. Now, B12 is critical for red
1:26.0	blood cell formation. It's critical for brain function, and it's critical for
1:32.5	heart health. Now, unfortunately, there are many signs that are overlooked from a B12 deficiency.
1:54.2	First of all, psychological problems, such as low mood or impaired memory, even problems with attention deficit disorder, even problems with bipolar can be traced to low B12 levels.
2:04.9	I'm not saying there's a cause and effect, but many of my patients have low vitamin B12 with this.
2:12.9	Now, more commonly is a feeling of fatigue.
2:22.4	Now, fatigue covers lots of bases, but vitamin B-12 is called the energy vitamin for a reason. And it really is essential for the production of ATP. So a
2:32.2	deficiency in B-12 can absolutely manifest as fatigue. If you get routine
2:40.4	routine blood tests, hopefully your physician or provider is measuring a amino acid in your blood
2:49.8	called homocysteine. Now we won't have a
2:54.0	physiology lecture or a biochemistry lecture but vitamin B 12 in its proper form
3:02.6	lowers homocysteine levels in your blood. Now, why is that a good thing?
3:10.1	Homo Sistine can damage your blood vessels. Homo Sistine can damage your brain.
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