An update on vitamin B12-related gene polymorphisms and B12 status [PDF]
Genes & Nutrition, 2018 Background Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient in humans needed for health maintenance. Deficiency of vitamin B12 has been linked to dietary, environmental and genetic factors.
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The Many Faces of Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) Deficiency [PDF]
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes, 2019 Although cobalamin (vitamin B12) deficiency was described over a century ago, it is still difficult to establish the correct diagnosis and prescribe the right treatment.
Bruce H.R. Wolffenbuttel, MD, PhD +3 more
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Long-term metformin therapy and vitamin B12 deficiency: an association to bear in mind [PDF]
World Journal of Diabetes, 2021 To date, metformin remains the first-line oral glucose-lowering drug used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes thanks to its well-established long-term safety and efficacy profile. Indeed, metformin is the most widely used oral insulin-sensitizing agent,
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Inherited and acquired vitamin B12 deficiencies: Which administration route to choose for supplementation? [PDF]
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022 Vitamin B12 or cobalamin deficiency is a commonly encountered clinical scenario and most clinicians will have familiarity prescribing Vitamin B12 to treat their patients.
Ramyia Elangovan +3 more
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Vitamin B12 status and skeletal muscle function among elderly: A literature review and pilot study on the effect of oral vitamin B12 supplementation in improving muscle function [PDF]
Aging MedicineObjectives The objective of this study is to understand the role of vitamin B12 supplementation in improving skeletal muscle function among the elderly.
Sowmya Sharma +3 more
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Vitamin B12 Intake From Animal Foods, Biomarkers, and Health Aspects
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2019 The EAT-Lancet commission recently suggested that transformation to healthy diets by 2050 will require a reduction of at least 50% in consumption of foods such as red meat and sugar, and a doubling in the global consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts ...
Rima Obeid +5 more
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Vitamin B12 deficiency and diabetic neuropathy in patients taking metformin: a cross-sectional study
Endocrine Connections, 2019 Objective: Vitamin B12 deficiency resulting from metformin use has been de monstrated in multiple studies. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the pr evalence of vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with chronic metformin use and the relati onship between ...
Mauricio Alvarez +3 more
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Vitamin B12 deficiency is endemic in Indian population: A perspective from North India
Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2019 Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is believed to be widespread in Indian population. However, more data is needed to fuel a meaningful debate on preventive and therapeutic strategies.
Rajiv Singla +5 more
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency due to Chlorofluorocarbon: A Case Report [PDF]
Case Reports in Medicine, 2010 Background. Vitamin B12 is vital for optimal functioning of various organ systems but more importantly the central nervous system and the hematological system.
Hemlata Bhaskar, Rekha Chaudhary
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The effect of metformin on vitamin B12 level in pediatric patients [PDF]
Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2022 Purpose Metformin is a common medication for patients with hyperglycemia. In adults, one well-documented side effect of metformin is vitamin B12 deficiency. However, this side effect has rarely been studied in pediatric patients.
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