The doctor will order measurement of serum B12 levels, as well as other markers such as folate, homocysteine, and methylmalonic acid (MMA) levels, which are increased in B12 deficiency
Heres the whole thing in plain terms: What they did: built and validated a lab-grade method to accurately measure 5A1MQ in the blood, then dosed rats two ways intravenous (IV) and oral and tracked exactly how much showed up in circulation over time
If left untreated, it can lead to Heart palpitations and shortness of breath Weakness, tiredness, or lightheadedness Pale skin Vision loss Constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or gas A smooth tongue Depression Memory loss Behavioral changes Numbness or tingling Muscle weakness Problems walking not trying to give you the wobbles here!), low levels of B12 can be linked to the development of pernicious anemia, dementia, or osteoporosis
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