Kloepper, J
For anemia in CKD claims (D63.1), CO-16 triggers when N18.x is missing and D63.1 appears as the only diagnosis
B12 analoguesinactive formsmay be found in algae and some plant foods.2,4,5 Vitamin B12 is needed for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis
(NEJM, 2023) reported that Retatrutide (8mg dose) produced 24.2% mean body weight reduction at 48 weeks in adults with obesity
You may also have an increased risk for vitamin B-12 deficiency if you: recently had weight loss surgery, because the operation interferes with your bodys ability to extract B-12 from food have been diagnosed with Crohns or celiac disease, conditions that can affect the way your body absorbs nutrients are over the age of 50, because the stomach beings to produce less acid as you age, and this acid helps with B-12 absorption take prescribed heartburn drugs, which reduce acid production in your stomach and may affect B-12 absorption If you suspect you have a vitamin deficiency, make an appointment with your doctor
