Vitamin B12 Deficiency Prevention
Is it possible to prevent Vitamin B12 Deficiency? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.
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How to Prevent Vitamin B12 Deficiency
To help reduce your chances of developing a deficiency of vitamin B12, take the following steps:
- Avoid long-term over-consumption of alcohol.
- As directed by your doctor, take a daily supplement containing vitamin B12.
- As directed by your doctor, give vitamin B12 to your breastfed baby if you are a vegan or vegetarian.
- Avoid overuse of nitrous oxide.
- Seek diagnosis and treatment of any suspected tapeworm infestation.
- Have your doctor check you for iron deficiency.
- Undergo testing if your doctor suspects you are infected with the bacterium
Helicobacter pylori . - Have your doctor monitor your health closely if you are taking the following drugs:
- Biguanides
- Aminosalicylic acid
- Calcium-chelating drugs taken by mouth
- Colchicine
- Neomycin
- Cimetidine
- Cholestyramine
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