shock liver. See hepatic ischemia. shock liver. A colloquial term for injury to the liver resulting from insufficient blood flow, e.g., in patients who have suffered an episode of severe hypotension. A hallmark of this condition is a sudden and marked elevation in liver enzyme levels, such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT). See also: liver
Vitamin B-12 has been found in significant amounts in many plant foods, some of which are bananas, dates, greens, peanuts, and particularly sprouts and raw sunflower seeds.
Sources: leafy green vegetables, liver, citrus fruits, mushrooms, nuts, peas, dried beans, wheat bread. B12 is essential to the body's growth and development; plays a role in the production of blood cells; aids nervous system function; and helps the body utilize folic acid and carbohydrates. Sources: eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish, milk, milk products. This content originally appeared on doctoroz.com.