Risk factors that should prompt consideration of B12 deficiency include advancing age (reduced stomach acid production), strict vegan or vegetarian diets, pernicious anaemia, gastrointestinal surgery (particularly gastric bypass or ileal resection), long-term use of certain medications (metformin, proton pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists), nitrous oxide exposure (including recreational use), and conditions affecting the gut such as Crohn's disease or coeliac disease
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Methylcobalamin is one of the two biologically active forms of B12, meaning it doesnt require conversion before the body can use it
Patients with autoimmune diseases : Autoimmune disorders that attack the digestive system, such as pernicious anemia, can prevent the body from absorbing adequate B12 Incorporating B12 into Your Neuropathy Treatment Its important to consult your doctor before adding any supplements, including Vitamin B12, to your neuropathy treatment plan
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