But a huge number of meat eaters are also deficient and likely dont know it B12 is absorbed through the stomach, and our ability to assimilate it through the stomach wall decreases with age, as well as due to any stomach issues like IBS, Crohns, and Celiac Disease, and medications that impact the stomach like metformin, antacids, PPIs, and ibuprofen
Injections of B12 and Vitamin D treat deficiencies that cause tiredness, weakness, and poor health, improving your overall health and well-being
Vegetarians and vegans who lack dietary sources of B12
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one vial is not enough at the higher draw volume
Lab Findings: Vitamin D: 18 ng/mL (deficient) Vitamin B12: 240 pg/mL (low-normal) Ferritin: 28 ng/mL (suboptimal) Treatment Plan: We started her on a tailored vitamin D3 supplement, B12 injections once a week for 8 weeks, and a balanced nutrition plan rich in lean proteins and healthy fats