Vitamin B12 and Plant-Predominant Diets

Nicole D. White

doi:10.1177/15598276221076102

Vitamin B12 and Plant-Predominant Diets

Nicole D. White

Department of Pharmacy Practice

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Abstract

Vitamin B12 deficiencies are common in individuals consuming plant-predominant diets, including those who consume diary and/or eggs. Deficiencies can lead to megaloblastic anemia and peripheral neuropathy, among other multi-system manifestations. The prevalence, assessment and prevention of vitamin B12 deficiency in patients following plant-predominant diets will be discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	295-297
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Volume	16
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276221076102
State	Published - May 2022

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Medicine (miscellaneous)
Health Policy
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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