J Biol Response Mod
Some of the most common causes of vitamin B12 malabsorption are: Leaky gut and inflammatory bowel disease Gut dysbiosis (imbalance in gut bacteria) Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) The auto immune condition pernicious anaemia - as the body attacks and destroys intrinsic factor, the protein that is essential for B12 absorption Acid suppressant medications Excessive alcohol Vegan or vegetarian diets (plant sources are poorly absorbed) According to various studies 50% of long-term vegetarians and 80% of vegans are extremely low in B12
Funding This paper was supported by San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Internal Medicine research fundings, PRIN2017. Publishers note All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations, or those of the publisher, the editors and the reviewers
Step 6: Complete lab work before month two
Retraso del vaciamiento gstrico : Prolongan el tiempo que los alimentos permanecen en el estmago, lo que reduce los picos postprandiales de glucosa y aumenta la saciedad
Although generally considered safe, supplementation should be supervised by a healthcare professional to ensure appropriate dosage