Why should I take vitamin B12?

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Why should I take vitamin B12?

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.

Last updated on 31 May 2023

How do you know if you have low stomach acid?

Esophageal test will measure if you have low stomach acid.

Last updated on 31 May 2023

Is low stomach acid real?

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

Last updated on 31 May 2023

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 31 May 2023

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.

Last updated on 31 May 2023

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.

Last updated on 31 May 2023

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