The Bottom Line When taken together, these nutrients have a synergistic effect beyond what any of them can provide individually
About the speakers: Patricia Davidson DCN, RDN, LDN, CDCES, FAND, CHSE, FADCES is a Professor of Nutrition at West Chester University-PA
Some patients even notice fewer side effects or more stable results with the brand-name version because of stricter quality controls in manufacturing
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Working with a healthcare provider who understands this relationship, you can calculate a personalized B12 approach based on your kidney function: normal function allows standard dosing, mild decrease might call for 75% of standard doses, moderate decrease might need 50% of standard, and severe decrease might require 25% of standard with closer monitoring