Why am I B12 deficient?
While you might be getting enough of B12 through your diet, your body might not be able to absorb it which could be one reason why you’re deficient.
Ms Cox said: “It’s not necessarily that you’re not getting enough B12 through your diet.
“It depends on how much you’re absorbing. Absorption can be challenging for some individuals, especially those with chronic digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease or a lack of stomach acidity.
“We need a high level of stomach acidity in order to absorb B12, which many older individuals lack.
Source: | This article first appeared on Express.co.uk