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Pernicious anemia (also known as Biermer’s anemia, Addison’s anemia, or Addison-Biermer anemia) is a form of megaloblastic anemia which occurs due to a vitamin B12 deficiency. It is most often caused by impaired absorption of vitamin B12 in the GI tract due to the absence of intrinsic factor in the setting of atrophic gastritis, and […]

How does Vitamin B12 deficiency occur? What are my options if I need B12 supplementation? What will happen to me? These are the questions over 99 % of individuals with B12 deficiency ask themselves. This blog is designed to answer these and other questions concerning vitamin B12, its’ deficiency and its’ supplementation. With instructions concerning […]

When it comes to nerves and nerve conduction vitamin B-12 plays a special role. One of the reasons the body needs this nutrient is to manufacture myelin, the fatty sheath that wraps around nerve fibers, insulating them and allowing them to conduct their electrical impulses at a better pace. A vitamin B12 deficiency can also raise blood levels […]

I had gastric bypass surgery six months ago. My doctor told me I needed to be careful. I found out about the B12 Patch online and it has worked out great for me.

VITAMIN B12 RDA Age RDA 0-6 months no RDA 7-12 months no RDA 1-3 years 0.9 micrograms 4-8 years 1.2 micrograms 9-13 years 1.8 micrograms 14 and older 2.4 micrograms Pregnancy 2.6 micrograms Lactation 2.8 micrograms