Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of vitamin B6 as follows: Vitamin B6 plays an important role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, which are chemicals helping with conduction of nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another. These neurotransmitters in the brain and nervous system must be closely regulated and balanced, as they are essential in regulating mood and behavior. Deficiency of vitamin B6 can result in compromised synthesis of these neurotransmitters. Low levels of these [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on anemia and causes of anemia as follows: Anemia is a condition in which, a patient is deficient on healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells perform the task of carrying oxygen and nutrients to all the living body tissues. Low red blood cell count can lead to deficient oxygen and nutrient transport to the tissues. Anemia can be short term or long term, based on the pathology. Short term anemia can [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for vitamin B12 supplementation as follows: Homocysteine is a toxic metabolite produced in the body from protein metabolism. Homocysteine produced in the body can be recycled and converted into useful proteins with the help of vitamin B12. High homocysteine levels in the blood can be toxic and can contribute to elevated cholesterol, increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, and formation of blood clots. Elevated homocysteine levels in the blood can [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for vitamin B12 supplementation as follows: Individuals can present with anemia and peripheral neuropathy, secondary to deficiency of vitamin B12. Supplementation of vitamin B12 in such individuals can help prevent symptoms of deficiency. Vitamin B12 plays a significant role in maintaining overall body metabolism. Individuals with slower metabolism can benefit with supplementation of vitamin B12, as it can help with boosting the body metabolism. Deficiency of vitamin B12 in pregnant [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of vitamin B12 as follows: Vitamin B12 is needed for production of DNA in the various cells present in the different organs of the body. Thus, vitamin B12 plays an important role in cell multiplication, which helps to replace old and damaged cells with young and active cells, thus preserving the function. Deficiency of vitamin B12 can lead to compromised cell replication, whereby, replacement of old and damaged cells [...]