These conditions directly damage the parts of your digestive system responsible for pulling B12 from food
Because they are not easily cleared, very high intakes can build up and cause toxicity
The Solution: Research potential interactions, space different supplements appropriately, and introduce one new compound at a time to assess individual effects
Future research should investigate long-term outcomes in high-risk populations, direct comparisons between physiological and pharmacological dosages, cost-effectiveness analyses, and adherence metrics to inform optimal strategies for the prevention and management of vitamin B12 deficiency
Practitioners should consider specific B 12 dietary counselling for patients currently on a vegetarian, or vegan diet, including patients who have recently initiated such a diet
In many cases, B12 shots are available by prescription only