When your body is unable to absorb vitamin B12 from your diet due to the condition known as pernicious anaemia, you may experience vitamin B12 insufficiency
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Some people are far more likely to run low on B12: Vegans and vegetarians, since B12 comes mainly from animal foods Older adults, because we absorb B12 less efficiently with age People with Crohn's, celiac, or other digestive conditions Anyone who has had gastric bypass or bowel surgery People taking metformin, antacids, or acid reducers long term Heavy alcohol users How B12 injections support weight loss Here is the honest version: B12 is not a fat-burning drug, and a shot will not melt away pounds on its own
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Lifestyle factors such as heavy smoking and drinking or a poor diet over a prolonged period can also lead to low B12 levels or deficiency
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