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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.
Last updated on 31 May 2023
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.
Stomach acids can be treated by having medications which block the acid production. And also by consuming antacids.
Yes, hypochlorhydria is a deficiency of stomach acid and it is real.
In very rare cases, pernicious anemia (caused due to vitamin B12 deficiency) due to malabsorption of vitamin B12 even after consuming meat.
Yes, fermented rice produces vitamin B12 in it with the help of good gut bacteria.
Cyanocobalaomin, Methylocobalamin, Vit B12
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