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What causes B12 deficiency in older adults?
What causes B12 deficiency in older adults?
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.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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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
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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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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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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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How do you know if you have low stomach acid?
Esophageal test will measure if you have low stomach acid.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
VITAMIN B12
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