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Many are unsure if they are at risk of a vitamin B12 deficiency, if you are wondering if you are or what the symptoms may be to look out for, individuals with a vitamin B12 deficiency may include: Elderly Anyone who may have had previous surgery that included removing part of the bowel that absorbs vitamin B12 Any individual on metformin for diabetes Anyone that is following a strict vegan diet Anyone taking long-term antacid medication for heartburn What is Vitamin B12
Safia Pirani, MD, consider the patients symptoms, medical history, blood test results, severity and cause of deficiency, absorption concerns, current medications, and response to previous supplementation
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