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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

 

Calif. lawmakers weigh chemical ban in baby items (AP)

** FILE* * In this April 18, 2008 file photo, Canadian Environment Minister John Baird, left, and Health Minister Tony Clement hand out baby bottles that are free of the chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, to 5-month-old Georgia Symonds and other babies following a news conference in Ottawa. Canada has announced its intention to ban the use of the chemical in baby bottles, U.S. lawmakers have introduced legislation to ban it in children's products, and Wal-Mart and Toys 'R' Us say they will stop selling baby bottles made with the chemical next year. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Tom Hanson)AP - Responding to growing consumer anxiety, California lawmakers are considering enacting what could be bulk co enzyme q10 first statewide restrictions on a chemical found in plastic baby bottles and infant formula cans.

The malabsorptive nature of the gastric bypass system prohibits adequate amounts of B-complex vitamins from food sources from entering the body of weight loss surgery patients. Annual blood tests indicate that patients who do not supplement bulk l-carnitine base diet with B-Complex Vitamins are deficient.

B-Complex vitamins are found in both meat and plant foods. Most dietary supplements contain the B-Complex vitamins, but many WLS patients elect to take an additional B-Complex tablet. There is risk of B-Complex deficiency due to malabsorption and limited food intake. B-Complex tablets can be purchased in sublingual form a small tablet placed under the tongue to be dissolved and absorbed through the soft tissues of the mouth.

It has long been believed, although not scientifically supported, that mega doses of B-complex vitamins will combat everyday stress, boost energy and control food cravings. I can recall years ago my moody grandmother taking a trip to see the town doctor for a B-12 shot. Much to grandfathers relief she returned from the visit cheerful and seemingly stress-free. In those days it was common for women bulk lcarnitine through the change to take B-12 shots.

The Vitamin B complex refers to all of the known essential water-soluble vitamins except for vitamin C. These include thiamine (vitamin B1) riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3) pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) pyridoxine (vitamin B6) biotin, folic acid and the cobalmins (vitamin B12). Each member of the B-complex has a unique structure and performs unique functions in the body. B-Complex vitamins support energy production, the immune system, proper cell division and support the nervous system.

Recent research conducted by the National Institute on Aging found that women over age 65 with a vitamin B12 deficiency were twice as likely to suffer from depression as those with a full store of the vitamin. Maybe Grandma was right to visit her doctor for that shot of cheerfulness. Today things are easier, slip a tab of feel-good nutrients under your tongue.

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Kaye Bailey is a weight loss surgery success story having maintained her health and goal weight for 5+ years. An award winning journalist, she is the author and webmaster of http://www.livingafterwls.com and http://www.livingafterwls.blogspot.com - Fresh & insightful content is added daily, check in often.


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