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United News of India
a day ago
- Health
- United News of India
Expert sheds light on vitamin B12 deficiency and treatment
New Delhi, June 6 (UNI) Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a vital water-soluble nutrient essential for a range of important bodily functions, including the formation of red blood cells, DNA synthesis, nerve function, and energy metabolism, said Dr Sanjay Agrawal, Scientific Advisor of ALKOMEX GBN PHARMA GROUP, U.S.A. Highlighting its importance, Dr Agrawal noted that vitamin B12 occurs in several forms—cyanocobalamin, methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin, and hydroxocobalamin—and is available in various supplement formats including oral tablets, sublingual tablets, nasal sprays, and injectables. 'Vitamin B12 is crucial for maintaining overall health, supporting the nervous system, and ensuring healthy cell growth. However, our bodies cannot produce it, and it is primarily obtained through animal-based foods like liver, meat, eggs, and dairy products,' he said. Dr Agrawal added that the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for adolescents and adults is 2.4 micrograms daily, increasing slightly for pregnant (2.6 mcg) and breastfeeding women (2.8 mcg). 'An estimated 75 per cent of India's population is deficient in vitamin B12,' he said, identifying vegetarians, elderly individuals, pregnant and lactating women, chronic alcohol users, and those with gut disorders as especially vulnerable. Common signs of deficiency include generalised fatigue, pale skin, loss of appetite, numbness in limbs, mood changes, memory loss, and walking difficulties. To confirm deficiency, several blood tests such as serum B12 levels, methylmalonic acid (MMA), homocysteine, and holotranscobalamin (HoloTC) are used. 'Vitamin B12 deficiency is typically diagnosed when serum levels fall below 150 pg/ml. If diagnosed, it can be effectively managed through dietary changes and supplementation—either via oral tablets or intramuscular injections, depending on severity,' Dr Agrawal advised. He added that vitamin B12 supplements are considered safe, even at doses 1,000 times higher than the recommended intake. However, in rare cases, injections might cause mild side effects such as dizziness, itching, or nausea. 'There is no known toxicity associated with high intakes of vitamin B12 from food or supplements. Since it is a water-soluble vitamin, any excess is usually excreted in urine. Still, individuals with kidney issues should avoid high-dose cyanocobalamin and opt for methylcobalamin,' he cautioned. Before starting any vitamin supplement, Dr Agrawal advised the public to consult a medical professional, disclose ongoing health conditions and medications, and follow prescribed dosage and duration. 'Unsupervised use can lead to unwanted effects, even for essential vitamins like B12,' he added. More information is available on his official website: UNI XC GNK
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
For groundwater depletion, Bilaspur admn mulls GPS on borewell drillers
Raipur: Amid concerns over continuous depletion in groundwater levels, the Bilaspur district administration is planning to install GPS tracking systems on all borewell drilling machines to monitor and curb unauthorised and illegal groundwater extraction by digging during the summer months. The initiative aims to track the real-time movement and operations of these machines. Bilaspur collector Sanjay Agrawal convened a meeting with borewell drilling contractors on Saturday, underscoring the critical need for water conservation and seeking their cooperation in this endeavour. Approximately 50 contractors were present at the meeting. "We are planning to implement the GPS installation method, which is currently in its initial phase," Agrawal informed to a report by the Central Ground Water Board, the collector highlighted its concerning findings. Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Tensions Live Updates: India hits back after Pakistan violates ceasefire; Nagrota sentry hurt in brief gunfire Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Drones shot down at multiple places in J&K as Pakistan violates bilateral understanding Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal "Only 2% of groundwater is used for drinking, 13% for industrial purposes, and a significant 85% is consumed in agricultural production," Agrawal said during the meeting with contractors and PHE (public health engineering) also informed the contractors and PHE officials about the alarming decline in the groundwater table in Bilaspur. He noted that while groundwater was accessible at a depth of 80-90 ft in the 1990s, it has become challenging to find water even at 300 ft now. "Every five years, the groundwater level is depleting by approximately 50 ft, which is a matter of serious concern. I visited Bija in Takhatpur tehsil on Saturday, and residents informed me that the groundwater level plummeted to 600 ft," the district collector collector emphasised the growing concern regarding groundwater preservation and stressed that stringent measures are essential for effective water conservation. "Natural resources are not the entitlement of just one or two generations," Mr Agrawal remarked, asserting that misuse wouldn't be PHE officials were unable to provide data on the number of borewells used for agricultural purposes in the district when queried by the collector during the meeting. However, the collector mentioned that he sought the data. Regarding the total number of tubewells and borewells in the rural areas of the district, the collector stated that their count is approximately 9, the meet, the collector directed strict adherence to the regulations governing borewell drilling and appealed to the contractors to actively participate in water conservation efforts. Amid increasing concerns of water scarcity , the mechanical division of PHE has been entrusted with the responsibility of enforcing this directive, ensuring monitoring of all borewell drilling activitiesRaipur: Amid concerns over continuous depletion in groundwater levels, the Bilaspur district administration is planning to install GPS tracking systems on all borewell drilling machines to monitor and curb unauthorised and illegal groundwater extraction by digging during the summer months. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Affordable Apartments Available for Rent in Binh Tri Dong B – Find Your Ideal Home Today! Apartments for rent | Search Ads Learn More Undo The initiative aims to track the real-time movement and operations of these machines. Bilaspur collector Sanjay Agrawal convened a meeting with borewell drilling contractors on Saturday, underscoring the critical need for water conservation and seeking their cooperation in this endeavour. Approximately 50 contractors were present at the meeting. "We are planning to implement the GPS installation method, which is currently in its initial phase," Agrawal informed to a report by the Central Ground Water Board, the collector highlighted its concerning findings. "Only 2% of groundwater is used for drinking, 13% for industrial purposes, and a significant 85% is consumed in agricultural production," Agrawal said during the meeting with contractors and PHE (public health engineering) also informed the contractors and PHE officials about the alarming decline in the groundwater table in Bilaspur. He noted that while groundwater was accessible at a depth of 80-90 ft in the 1990s, it has become challenging to find water even at 300 ft now. "Every five years, the groundwater level is depleting by approximately 50 ft, which is a matter of serious concern. I visited Bija in Takhatpur tehsil on Saturday, and residents informed me that the groundwater level plummeted to 600 ft," the district collector collector emphasised the growing concern regarding groundwater preservation and stressed that stringent measures are essential for effective water conservation. "Natural resources are not the entitlement of just one or two generations," Mr Agrawal remarked, asserting that misuse wouldn't be PHE officials were unable to provide data on the number of borewells used for agricultural purposes in the district when queried by the collector during the meeting. However, the collector mentioned that he sought the data. Regarding the total number of tubewells and borewells in the rural areas of the district, the collector stated that their count is approximately 9, the meet, the collector directed strict adherence to the regulations governing borewell drilling and appealed to the contractors to actively participate in water conservation efforts. Amid increasing concerns of water scarcity, the mechanical division of PHE has been entrusted with the responsibility of enforcing this directive, ensuring monitoring of all borewell drilling activities
Associated Press
03-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Revefi Unveils Suite of AI-Powered Engineering Skills to Maximize ROI of Data Investments
G2000 Enterprises cut data costs by over 50% and boost query performance by 400% with AI-Powered Automated Data Warehouse Optimization REDMOND, WA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2025 / / -- Revefi, the creator of the world's first AI data engineer, introduced its latest innovation, a suite of AI skills for Data Management and introduced Automated Data Warehouse Optimization, at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025 in Orlando, FL. The solution is designed to help enterprises significantly reduce cloud costs, improve performance, and scale data outcomes with AI-driven data intelligence. Empowering Enterprises with AI-Driven Efficiency and Business Outcomes As businesses continue their AI and data analytics journeys, managing cloud data warehouses efficiently remains a challenge. Revefi provides real-time optimization, anomaly detection, and proactive cost management, allowing organizations to reduce waste and enhance operational efficiency - without any intervention. 'Organizations are struggling with ballooning data costs and inefficient data architectures. Revefi AI-powered optimization gives enterprise data and IT teams the intelligence and automation they need to operate at peak efficiency,' said Sanjay Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of Revefi. 'With fully automated data warehouse optimization, companies can eliminate waste, accelerate analytics, and scale operations without unnecessary costs and human intervention.' Revefi's AI-Powered Solutions for Data Management With today's announcement, the Revefi platform now augments data teams with additional and expanded engineering skills for data management, including: ● AI Data Engineer – Automates data transformations and optimizations ● AI DBA – Enhances database performance and reliability ● AI Performance Engineer – Ensures system scalability and responsiveness ● AI FinOps Engineer – Optimizes data cloud spend automatically or with engineer-in-the-loop 'Revefi recognizes that data teams need use case specific intelligent automation to navigate the increasing complexity of modern data environments. Our platform works seamlessly to empower data teams with real-time insights, predictive optimizations, and cost-effective operations,' said Shashank, CTO of Revefi. 'Unlike do-it-yourself or niche agent tools, by integrating AI across data engineering, database management, performance monitoring, and FinOps, Revefi is redefining how businesses can unlock value from their vital asset - data in minutes now'. Real-World Success with Global Enterprises Leading enterprises such as AMD, Stanley Black & Decker, Verisk, and Princeton Review have already realized significant outcomes with Revefi. Many customers are using automated warehouse optimization, to successfully reduce data spend, maximize performance. With the increasing data platform spend intensity with Snowflake, Databricks, Google Big Query and AWS Redshift for multi-product, analytics, AI-workloads across vertical and horizontal use cases, the need for performance efficiency and spend efficiency is essential. Leveraging automation and power of scalable and safe AI alleviates these challenges within our customer data ecosystems. Aligning with AI-Driven Future at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025 Revefi's announcement aligns with Gartner's 2025 Summit theme, 'Scale Data and Analytics on Your AI Journey,' emphasizing the importance of AI-powered automation for modern data strategies. As enterprises strive to balance performance and cost-effectiveness, Revefi's platform with AI data agent technology provides the essential tools to optimize cloud data environments. Join the Revefi team at the Gartner Summit from March 3-5: - Booth #919 – Experience Revefi's AI powered data skills including AI Data Engineer and Automated Data Warehouse Optimization firsthand. - Speaking Session: Join Louis DiModugno, Global CDO of Verisk, and Sanjay Agrawal, CEO and co-founder of Revefi, as they discuss Verisk's Journey with Revefi AI Data Engineer on March 5th, 12:40 PM at Gaylord Palms, Theater #4. Get Started Today Visit to learn more about Revefi's latest innovations and start using them today. About Revefi Revefi is the creator of Raden, the world's first AI data engineer, which augments data engineers and empowers data teams with expertise in data architecture, observability, system performance, optimization and spend optimization. With an automation-first, zero-touch and no-data-access approach, Revefi enables businesses to maximize ROI on their data investments, reducing data spend, driving massive operational efficiencies and delivering results in just five minutes. Founded in 2021 by data experts and ThoughtSpot co-founders Sanjay Agrawal and Shashank Gupta, Revefi's GenAI-powered platform automates complex data observability, data quality FinOps and DataOps use cases. For more information, visit Girish Bhat
