Conditions like celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, gastric surgeries, or chronic use of certain medications can reduce absorption from food and pills. If you have ongoing digestive issues, your provider may recommend a combination of gutsupporting strategiessuch as probiotics, a balanced diet, or targeted therapiesalong with B12, often using injections to bypass the digestive tract altogether
Vitamin B12 is vital for supporting healthy nerve cells, optimal brain function, and red blood cell production
Before receiving folic acid or cyanocobalamin, patients should be assessed for deficiency and appropriate therapy started concurrently
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National Health Service, UK Government
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