Vegans And B12 Deficiency

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reason for b12 deficiency?

i’m unable to absorb vitamin b12 but i cannot figure out the cause. before i see a doctor, does anyone know why i could possibly have a b12 deficiency. i’m not a vegan, i don’t have any gastrointestinal symptoms, and i’m not old.
i’m 19 years old. from what i read, this is a common complication among the elderly. i know it’s a malabsorption problem because i eat foods that contain b12. i read it could be a result of celiac disease, and i chose to stop eating wheat products, but like i said, i have no gastrointestinal symptoms. no stomach pains, cramps, diarrhea..

You cannot make that assumption without seeing a doctor. This is a problem at the cellular/metabolic level that needs tests that need to be done to confirm this. B-12 deficiencies are usually asymptomatic. To answer your question: one reason why vitamin b-12 cannot be absorbed is megaloblastic anemia, which is thought to be caused by problems during DNA synthesis. But to restate what i’ve said: DO NOT self-diagnose. If you are feeling like you are lacking energy there are far more likelier causes/suspects for this. Whatever it may be, it is pure speculation until you go to the Doctor. Good luck.

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