CYBERMED LIFE - ORGANIC  & NATURAL LIVING

Dietary Modification - Vegetarian

Severe vitamin B12 deficiency in infants breastfed by vegans

Written by CYBERMED LIFE NEWS
facebook Share on Facebook
Abstract Title:

[Severe vitamin B12 deficiency in infants breastfed by vegans].

Abstract Source:

Ugeskr Laeger. 2009 Oct 19;171(43):3099-101. PMID: 19852900

Abstract Author(s):

Casper Roed, Flemming Skovby, Allan Meldgaard Lund

Article Affiliation:

Rigshospitalet, Børneafdelingen, Klinisk Genetisk Afdeling, og Hvidovre Hospital, Børneafdelingen, Denmark. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Abstract:

Weight loss and reduction of motor skills resulted in paediatric evaluation of a 10-month-old girl and a 12-month-old boy. Both children suffered form anaemia and delayed development due to vitamin B12 deficiency caused by strict maternal vegan diet during pregnancy and nursing. Therapy with cyanocobalamin was instituted with remission of symptoms. Since infants risk irreversible neurologic damage following severe vitamin B12 deficiency, early diagnosis and treatment are mandatory. Vegan and vegetarian women should take vitamin B12 supplementation during the pregnancy and nursing period.

Article Published Date : Oct 19, 2009

Category: DIETARY MODIFICATION
DIETARY MODIFICATION, Dietary Modification - Vegetarian, Dietary Modification - Vegan Diet, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency, Commentary

We use cookies on our website. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site.

Ok Decline
More information