Aksoy S, Szumlanski CL, Weinshilboum RM
When gastrointestinal symptoms occur, they often relate to supplement formulation, excipients, or underlying health conditions rather than the vitamin itself
Proton-pump inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole, esomeprazole, and lansoprazole), used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), markedly decrease stomach acid secretion required for the release of vitamin B 12 from food but not from supplements
A: When administered by a licensed medical professional in a proper clinical setting, B12 and lipo shots are generally considered safe
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