Medications that reduce B12 absorption: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole, lansoprazole, and esomeprazole are amongst the most commonly prescribed drugs in elderly populations
Baseline: CBC, B12, folate, iron studies Repeat B12 levels 1 month after loading dose Annual checks for chronic therapy Monitor potassium during initial treatment Neurological exams for neuropathic symptoms B12 injections can "mask" megaloblastic anemia from folate deficiency while allowing neurological damage to progress
Studies show that B12 deficiency is linked to an increased risk of developing depressive symptoms, mood disorders, and psychosis
In fact, increased energy is one of the most promised benefits of B12
AOD-9604 (also catalogued as hGH Fragment 176191 or Tyr-hGH 177191) is a 16-amino-acid synthetic peptide derived from the C-terminal region of human growth hormone