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« on: February 16, 2011, 02:06:50 PM »
I have been taking antacids and acid pump blockers for acid reflux and low calcium. Now I am told I have low B12. Is there a connection between antacids and low B12?
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« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2011, 04:37:50 PM »
I found this as a possible cause of Vitamin B12 deficiency:

People who use medicine affecting B12:
antacids: Prevacid, Prilosec, Tums, etc.
Omeprazole interferes w/B12 absorption from food
Metformin: drug used to treat diabetes
many antidepressants

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« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2011, 08:56:22 PM »
Thank you.
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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2011, 03:56:41 AM »
Yes, thank you Aleta for your reply. I am grateful for all the great answers I get from everyone here. :thumbup;
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