Groups at higher risk of deficiency include older adults (due to reduced stomach acid production), people following vegan or strict vegetarian diets (as B12 is naturally found almost exclusively in animal products), individuals with pernicious anaemia or other malabsorption conditions, those taking certain medications such as metformin or proton pump inhibitors long-term, and people with significant nitrous oxide exposure (including recreational use), which can inactivate B12 in the body
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves and safety goggles, when handling any research chemicals, including 5-Amino-1MQ
A standard blood test for vitamin B12 can be misleading, especially if you've been taking high-dose B12 supplements
During the pandemic, more of my patients want to get tested but were reluctant to come to the office or go to a laboratory draw center
B12: Neurological Function & Mental Clarity Essential for myelin sheath synthesis the protective coating around nerve fibers
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