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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 31 May 2023
Related Questions
How does fermented rice make vitamin B12 in it?
Yes, fermented rice produces vitamin B12 in it with the help of good gut bacteria.
Last updated on 31 May 2023
How to treat high stomach acids?
Stomach acids can be treated by having medications which block the acid production. And also by consuming antacids.
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
VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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