The researcher reports a 35 month old child that was displaying severe neuroregression: neuropathy, seizures, coarse tremors and a bleating cry. Identified as having low levels of vitamin B12 and elevated levels of homocysteine (relevant in the methylation pathway) indicated a total deficiency. Treating this individual with B12 had astonishing results. The researchers recommend that any child with neuroregression, seizures and movement disorders (I would suggest further myoclonic seizures, tics, etc) should be explored for a vitamin B12 deficiency. In the functional approach, B12 on the ‘low end’ of a test result range would also warrant supplementation. Likewise, a compromised methylation pathway may warrant a need for B12 supplementation regardless of levels. This is referred to as B12 dependency.
It’s also important to note the importance of “testing” rather than “guessing” which proved to be successful for this young child and their family.
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Be well,
Lynn
