(1) Groups at Risk of a Potential Vitamin B12 Deficiency Some people are at a higher risk for B12 deficiency, including those who: Have celiac disease, Crohns disease (a gastrointestinal disorder that can impact B12 absorption), or HIV Regularly take antacids, proton pump inhibitors, or other gastric acid inhibitors (these medications reduce gastric acid secretion and can interfere with vitamin B12 absorption, increasing deficiency risk) Follow vegan diets (vegan diets lack sufficient vitamin B12 sources, as B12 is mainly found in animal products) Are exclusively breastfed infants of women on vegan diets (these infants are at risk of B12 deficiency due to low maternal B12 intake)
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Common causes include: Pernicious anemia, an autoimmune disorder hindering Vitamin B12 absorption Gastrointestinal surgeries, like gastrectomy, impact Vitamin B12 uptake Long-term use of certain medications, such as metformin or proton pump inhibitors Diets lacking in Vitamin B12, often seen in vegans and vegetarians For those without a deficiency, Vitamin B12 injections are not typically recommended, as their body can naturally regulate and excrete excess amounts of the vitamin
Why Men Over 30 Are More Likely to Be Low As men age, several factors increase the risk of B12 deficiency
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