Introduction

A huge percentage of the population is deficient in vitamin B12. So today, we’re going to talk about what causes a vitamin B12 deficiency.

A person deficient in vitamin B12 could experience irreversible damage, primarily to their nervous system and brain. A vitamin B12 deficiency could also lead to heart damage, anemia, depression, and other health issues.

Vitamin B12 is in red meat and isn’t present in plants. A well-known cause of vitamin B12 deficiency is a lack of animal products in the diet. If someone is vegetarian or vegan, they need to take a natural vitamin B12 supplement.

Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency many people are unaware of:

1. H. pylori infection

Remedies:

• Broccoli sprouts or broccoli microgreens

• Garlic

• Probiotics

• Clover or manuka honey

2. Metformin

Remedies:

• Natural vitamin B12 supplement

• Benfotiamine (vitamin B1)

3. SNPs

Remedies:

• Natural vitamin B12 supplement (methylcobalamin)

• Consume foods high in vitamin B12 (red meat and beef liver)

4. Synthetic folic acid

Remedies:

• Avoid folic acid and take methylfolate instead, if necessary

5. Laughing gas

Remedies:

• Take natural vitamin B12

6. PPIs

Remedies:

• Avoid PPIs and take natural vitamin B12

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