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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.
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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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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 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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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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VITAMIN B12
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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