Vitamin B12 Malabsorption Can be a Huge Problem

Lack of Intrinsic Factor

Intrinsic factor is a substance that is present in the stomach that allows vitamin B12 to be absorbed. It is the most OBVIOUS reason for vitamin B12 deficiency, but generally not the most common. Many doctors, when faced with a case of Low Vitamin B12, but can find nothing else wrong, will 'assume' that the problem is a conditions called Pernicious Anemia which is defined by a lack of intrinsic factor to absorb vitamin B12.

This sets you up for a lifetime of getting Vitamin B12 Shots every month and you are labeled with an incurable illness that you can do nothing about. There are two problems with this. The first is that you absolutely don't need Vitamin B12 Shots EVER!! And the second problem is that true Pernicious Anemia is very rare and it's the LEAST likely problem that is causing you to have low b12 levels. What's MORE likely are…

H Pylori Infection

But studies of people who have low vitamin b12 levels showed that the Vitamin B12 malabsorption was actually caused by the damage that the H pylori did to the stomach, causing vitamin B12 not to be absorbed.

Those who were treated for H pylori had their vitamin b12 levels go back to normal without any other treatment! The H Pylori Bacteria was the cause of the low Vitamin B12 Levels, and treating the H pylori bacteria resolved the problem of Low Vitamin B12 levels. But unless you have digestive problems like heartburn or ulcers, it's unlikely that your doctor will test you for H pylori. However, you can get an accurate In Home H Pylori Test and test yourself without the help of your doctor.

Gluten Sensitivity

Gluten Sensitivity is another EXTREMELY common, but almost entirely overlooked, reason to have B12 Malabsorption. In fact, gluten sensitivity or Celiac Disease is probably The most common reason to have decreased vitamin B12 levels, but again, doctors simply will NOT test for this or recommend a Gluten Intolerance Diet unless you have digestive problems. This is despite the evidence that a LARGE percentage of people with gluten sensitivity absolutely do NOT have digestive complaints.

Unfortunately, even if your doctor does test you for it, Diagnosing Gluten Sensitivity is tricky and very often inaccurate. This leaves large numbers of people who have tested Negative for Celiac Disease believing that they can continue to eat gluten without problems.

But if you have Vitamin B12 malabsorption and have tested negative for Celiac Disease, there is still an excellent possibility that you have Non Celiac Gluten Intolerance and potentially remedy your problem on a gluten free diet.

If you have been diagnosed with low vitamin b12 levels and potentially have Vitamin B12 Malabsorption then the two MOST likely problems that you have are H Pylori infection, gluten sensitivity or BOTH- even if your doctor denies that either of these could be a problem.

The most commonly diagnosed Cause of Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Pernicious Anemia, is actually the LEAST common of these problems- and you do NOT need Vitamin B12 Shots for it. If you have Low B12, no matter what the reason, you can simply take Sublingual B12 Vitamin B12 Supplements. Keep reading to find out why sublingual b12 vitamin b12 supplements are preferred over Vitamin B12 shots -which are absolutely completely unnecessary -and what dosage of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Treatment is best to remedy your vitamin b12 deficiency the most effectively. Hint: it's NOT what your doctor told you…

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