Tell your clinician about any medicines that may affect vitamin B12 or folate testing, such as antibiotics, methotrexate, pyrimethamine, colchicine, para-aminosalicylic acid, or heavy alcohol use
Low vitamin B12 levels cause a reduction in red blood cell formation and prevent them from developing properly
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When used, it can correct deficiencies that might otherwise jeopardize pregnancy outcomes, thus its judicious use can be very beneficial
The reason is that B12 in supplemental form can be absorbed without requiring stomach acid
They have also been known to increase concentration, memory, and energy levels, support weight loss by improving metabolism, help boost the immune system, have been shown to improve sleep and can help stop some types of hair loss