021 – Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Risks, Diagnosis, & Treatment

Better Health While Aging

Sep 15 2016 | 00:30:45

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Show Notes

Dr. K explains vitamin B12 deficiency, an easily missed problem that affects up to 20% of seniors and can affect walking, thinking, red blood cell count, and more. She covers who is at risk, who should be checked, how this problem is diagnosed, options for treatment, and more.

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