Those with conditions like pernicious anemia or gut problems also see big benefits
Deficiency in vitamin B12 may cause anemia, fatigue, muscle weakness, intestinal problems, nerve damage, and mood disturbances
Dihexa may also connect with intracellular signaling pathways
Ann Thorac Surg 105(6):1671-1677, 2018
Discussion GSH, a water-soluble tri-peptide, is an important endogenous antioxidant required for maintaining the redox homeostasis of the cell
According to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, functional B12 deficiency is most commonly seen in patients with one or more of the following: Age over 50 stomach acid production declines with age, and stomach acid is required to free B12 from food PPI or H2 blocker use reflux medications suppress the acid needed for B12 absorption Metformin use, which interferes with B12 absorption directly Vegan or vegetarian diets B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products Gut conditions including celiac, IBS, SIBO, and Crohns MTHFR mutations that affect how B12 is metabolized once absorbed Heavy alcohol use The symptoms of low B12 are easy to dismiss: fatigue, brain fog, low mood, tingling in the hands or feet, weakness, and shortness of breath on mild exertion
