Generally, people can get adequate amounts of vitamin B12 in the foods they already eat (e.g., fish, meat, poultry, dairy products, etc.), yet according to the National Institutes of Health, more than 15% of the general populace are deficient in vitamin B12
Antioxidants (Basel)
Finally, many of the common prescription medications (including the aforementioned acid blockers, as well as antibiotics, synthetic estrogens, and even birth control pills ) we see as problematic for the thyroid, can also cause inflammation in the gut, further affecting our ability to extract nutrients from food, and result in nutrient deficiencies
Review Treatment Options for Anemia Management When it comes to treating blood conditions, understanding the underlying cause is key
The absence of human trials means safety is uncharacterised
If folate levels are low, folic acid should also be administered