Laborie S, Lavoie JC, Chessex P
Lifestyle factors greatly influence ones Vitamin B levels
Most of us can get a sufficient amount of vitamin B12 purely through diet, but there are some cases where dietary restrictions make consuming the vitamin through food incredibly difficult, or where the body is not able to absorb the amount of vitamin B12 that it requires
Inflammation : High levels of inflammation in the brain are linked to increased blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability [5] Stress : Acute stress activates brain mast cells that secrete proinflammatory cytokines [6] Bacterial infections : Bacteria in the brain increase MMP activity, which may induce the breakdown of the BBB [7] Toxins : LPS induces inflammation [8] Mold toxins : Mold toxins and mold components trigger inflammation and increase oxidative damage in the brain [9] High-fat , high-calorie diet : High-fat diets may increase oxidative damage, hypoxia, and inflammation in the brain [10] Leaky gut : Changes in the gut have been associated with BBB permeability [11, 12] Liver damage : In acute liver failure, the damaged liver releases MMP9 into the bloodstream, which may damage tight junctions [13] Diabetes or high blood sugar : Changes in glucose levels cause oxidative stress and inflammation [14] Disrupted sleep -wake cycle : Chronic sleep disturbance decreases glucose transport across the BBB and increases inflammation [15] Anything that triggers oxidative stress in glial cells and pericytes: Oxidative stress damages the BBB and causes structural and integrity problems [16, 17] Hypoxia : Hypoxia is a condition where there is not enough oxygen available
