{"id":4332,"date":"2025-11-19T12:35:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T10:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=4332"},"modified":"2025-11-19T12:35:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T10:35:45","slug":"6-signs-medication-causing-b12-deficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=4332","title":{"rendered":"6 Signs Your Medication Is Causing A B12 Deficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"

The older you get, the harder it is for your body to absorb Vitamin B12. Many men and women are B12 deficient without even knowing it. Taking certain medications or having weight loss surgery can all increase your chances of a deficiency. If you\u2019re constantly feeling tired, dizzy or sluggish, it may be due to low levels of Vitamin B12.<\/p>\n

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that your body does not produce on its own, which means you must get it through your diet or supplements. Even if you\u2019re eating plenty of B12 foods, certain medications can cause a deficiency. One of the most common medications to cause a B12 deficiency is a type 2 diabetes medication known as Metformin.<\/p>\n

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Researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine studied that effects of Metformin use on Vitamin B12 levels. They found that participants taking Metformin twice daily had much <\/span><\/span>lower Vitamin B12 levels than other participants. Many of the participants were also anemic, which is associated with a B12 deficiency.<\/p>\n

Other medications that are known to cause a B12 deficiency include:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n