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

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

Better Health While Aging

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

Sep 15 2016 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains what all older adults and family caregivers should know about the surprisingly common problem of vitamin B12 deficiency. She covers:

Common symptoms of low vitamin B12, such as anemia (low red blood cell count), neuropathy (nerve problems), and cognitive impairment
The role of vitamin B12 in the body
What causes pernicious anemia, which is a type of vitamin B12 deficiency
Which medications interfere with vitamin B12 absorption and can cause low levels
Other risk factors for having low vitamin B12
How to test for vitamin B12 deficiency, including when to test for methylmalonic acid
How this vitamin deficiency can be treated

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011 – Vitamin D: The “Healthy Aging” Dose & FAQs

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