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Magnesium can not be produced by the human body, and can only be obtained through dietary means. [ 3 ] When the amount of magnesium levels in the blood falls below the normal level (1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L), a person is experiencing hypomagnesia , or magnesium deficiency. [ 2 ]
Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that is first diagnosed during pregnancy and can accordingly cause high blood sugar that affects the woman and the baby. [9] In 10 - 20% of women whose diet and exercise are not adequate enough to control blood sugar, insulin injections may be required to lower blood sugar levels. [9]
Experiments with pharmacological agents that cause depletion of monoamines have shown that this depletion does not cause depression in healthy people. [56] [57] Another problem that presents is that drugs that deplete monoamines may actually have antidepressants properties.
Once you get an evaluation, a doctor will usually order a blood test to check for a vitamin B12 deficiency, along with other potential factors that could cause dementia-like symptoms, Sachdev says.
Otherwise, causes may include increased needs as with pregnancy, and in those with shortened red blood cell lifespan. [1] Folate deficiency can be secondary to vitamin B 12 deficiency or a defect in homocysteine methyl transferase that leads to a "folate trap" in which is an inactive metabolite that cannot be recovered. [1]
Vitamin B12 supplements might be better for folks with metabolic syndrome or those who have a deficiency. More research is needed to know if vitamin B12 is an effective weight loss aid.
A mother's nutritional intake during pregnancy is believed to influence and possibly offer protective effects against the development of allergenic diseases and asthma in children. [27] Maternal intake of vitamin D, vitamin E, and zinc have all been associated with a lower likelihood of wheezing in childhood, suggesting a protective effect. [27]
Reports have suggested that certain antidepressants can sometimes have weight gain as a side effect. A study recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine examined weight changes related ...