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Is low stomach acid real?
Yes, hypochlorhydria is a deficiency of stomach acid and it is real.
Last updated on 31 May 2023
Many elderly people (who have lesser HCl) in their stomach and people suffering from B12 deficiencies will benefit from vitamin B12 supplement.
Yes one can take them together to ensure the prevention of vitamin B12 deficiency.
Yes. Low stomach acid can cause a feeling of fullness after eating, bloating and discomfort, and even lower your appetite
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.
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.
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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