Long-term metformin therapy and vitamin B12 deficiency: an association to bear in mind [PDF]
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,
Caprio, Massimiliano+3 more
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Inherited and acquired vitamin B12 deficiencies: Which administration route to choose for supplementation? [PDF]
Vitamin B12 or cobalamin deficiency is a commonly encountered clinical scenario and most clinicians will have familiarity prescribing Vitamin B12 to treat their patients.
Baruteau, Julien, Elangovan, Ramyia
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Correlations between the Composition of the Bovine Microbiota and Vitamin B12 Abundance
Vitamin B12 is synthesized by prokaryotes in the rumens of dairy cows—and this has implications in human nutrition since humans rely on consumption of dairy products for vitamin B12 acquisition. However, the concentration of vitamin B12 in milk is highly
Julian Franco-Lopez+11 more
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Vitamin B12 Intake From Animal Foods, Biomarkers, and Health Aspects
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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An update on vitamin B12-related gene polymorphisms and B12 status. [PDF]
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. Evidence for the genetic basis of vitamin B12 status is poorly understood. However,
A Adaikalakoteswari+106 more
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The consistency of vitamin B12 in marketed microalgae powders [PDF]
Vitamin B12 is a water nutrient that plays a key role, in DNA replication and the production of red blood cells as well as maintaining proper neuron function in the body system.
Md. Mirazul Islam
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Vitamin B12 deficiency and diabetic neuropathy in patients taking metformin: a cross-sectional study
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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The Many Faces of Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) Deficiency
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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The effect of metformin on vitamin B12 level in pediatric patients [PDF]
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.
Y. Miles Yu+2 more
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Maternal vitamin B12 deficiency and perinatal outcomes in southern India.
BackgroundVitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy has been associated with adverse maternal and infant health outcomes. Few prospective studies have investigated vitamin B12 status early in pregnancy, and its links to infant vitamin B12 status ...
Julia L Finkelstein+5 more
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