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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you test stomach acid levels?

An esophageal pH test measures how often stomach acid enters the esophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. It also measures how long the acid stays there.

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How do you know if you have low stomach acid?

Esophageal test will measure if you have low stomach acid.

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Is low stomach acid real?

Yes, hypochlorhydria is a deficiency of stomach acid and it is real.

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Is it possible to be deficient in B12 even if you eat meat?

In very rare cases, pernicious anemia (caused due to vitamin B12 deficiency) due to malabsorption of vitamin B12 even after consuming meat.

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Who will get the most benefit from a vitamin B12 supplement?

Many elderly people (who have lesser HCl) in their stomach and people suffering from B12 deficiencies will benefit from vitamin B12 supplement.

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Can I take vitamin B12 with pantoprazole?

Yes one can take them together to ensure the prevention of vitamin B12 deficiency.

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How to treat high stomach acids?

Stomach acids can be treated by having medications which block the acid production. And also by consuming antacids.

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What helps B12 absorption?

Diet and vitamin supplementation hugely helps in B12 absorption. To increase the amount of vitamin B12 in your diet, eat more of foods that contain it, such as: eggs, liver, and chicken. Fish and shellfish such as trout, salmon, tuna fish, and clams

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Why should I take vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body's blood and nerve cells healthy. It also helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. Research is suggestive that vitamin B12 also helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that makes people tired and weak.

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Can low stomach acid levels cause constant hunger?

Yes. Low stomach acid can cause a feeling of fullness after eating, bloating and discomfort, and even lower your appetite

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Can the extreme deficiency of vitamin D cause GERD?

Yes, extreme deficiency of vitamin D is associated with GERD which causes a burning sensation in the chest.

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How fast does the vitamin B12 5000 mg work?

It works within 48 to 72 hours and your body begins to make red blood cells.

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Does iron help in the absorption of vitamin B12?

Research suggests that iron does help in the absorption of vitamin B12.

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What does Feroglobin B12 do?

Feroglobin helps the body make red cells and cover up iron deficiency in people suffering from anemia. It has to be taken as advised by the doctor for best results.

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What causes B12 deficiency in older adults?

Older adults are particularly at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency because of the high prevalence of atrophic gastritis-associated food-cobalamin (vitamin B12) malabsorption, and the increasing prevalence of pernicious anaemia with advancing age. Not only this, certain medications can also result in B12 malabsorption and result in deficiency.

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How does fermented rice make vitamin B12 in it?

Yes, fermented rice produces vitamin B12 in it with the help of good gut bacteria.

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