Or, if new symptoms or side effects arise, the treatment plan may need to be revised accordingly
Drug interactions: Certain medications, such as omeprazole, lansoprazole, cimetidine, and metformin, can lead to low vitamin B12 levels
Improved nutrient levels: Addressing a B12 deficiency could indirectly improve overall health
Research demonstrates improved cognitive function and reduced neuroinflammation in traumatic brain injury models (Gojkovic et al., Journal of Neural Transmission, 2020)
Why Vitamin B12 Deficiency Is Often Missed in Aging Adults Vitamin B12 deficiency is often missed because the symptoms fatigue, anemia, neuropathy, memory problems, or walking difficulties are quite common in older adults, and can easily be caused by something else