Her B12 level was slightly over 200 picograms per milliliter (the normal range is considered 200 to 800 pg per ml). After several weeks of B12 injections, then 1,000 milligrams daily in pill form, her B12 is now over 600 pg per ml and she says she feels better.er B12 level was slightly over 200 picograms per milliliter (the normal range is considered 200 to 800 pg per ml). After several weeks of B12 injections, then 1,000 milligrams daily in pill form, her B12 is now over 600 pg per ml and she says she feels better.
Actually, it DOES grow on trees. It all starts with a small tropical tree, the Theobroma cacao, usually called simply, âcacao.â (Pronounced ka-KOW. Theobroma is Greek for âfood of the gods.â) Cacao is native to Central and South America, but it is grown commercially throughout the tropics.About 70% of the worldâs cacao is grown in Africa.t all starts with a small tropical tree, the Theobroma cacao, usually called simply, âcacao.â (Pronounced ka-KOW. Theobroma is Greek for âfood of the gods.â) Cacao is native to Central and South America, but it is grown commercially throughout the tropics.
In terms of total mass, West Africa produces more cocoa than any other world region. Cameroon has historically been one of the worldâs largest producers of cocoa, growing 256,000 metric tons in 2012. Despite this fact, the cocoa business in Cameroon is under threat. Poor management of the cocoa crop has led to a dire situation: many of Cameroonâs cocoa trees have aged past the age of prime production.