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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in Asheville
9 holistic practitioners in Asheville who can help with B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
9 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
Gabriel tests for root cause of B12 deficiency: pernicious anemia (intrinsic factor antibodies, parietal cell antibodies), gut malabsorption, dietary insufficiency, medication-induced. He uses methylcobalamin (active form) or hydroxocobalamin, bypasses absorption issues with sublingual, nasal spray,...
Read full protocolRecommended Treatments
IV Nutrient Therapy
Key Supplements
- Methylcobalamin B12 1000-5000mcg sublingual daily (or injections 1000mcg weekly initially)
- Folate (methylfolate) 1-5mg (works with B12)
- B-Complex (all B vitamins work together)
- Digestive enzymes with HCl and pepsin (if low stomach acid)
- Betaine HCl (if low stomach acid)
- Probiotics (gut health)
Key Lab Markers
- Vitamin B12 (optimal >600, not just >200)
- Methylmalonic acid (MMA - elevated if functional B12 deficiency even with 'normal' serum B12)
- Homocysteine (elevated if B12 or folate deficient)
- Complete blood count (macrocytic anemia)
Practitioners in Asheville for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
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#1
80GPS
Waterleaf Naturopathic
VerifiedLicensed Naturopathic Doctors·Licensed NDs, Health Coaches, Social Workers
4.9(80)
138 Charlotte St Ste 103, Asheville, NC 28801
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 505-0402#2
80GPS
Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville
Integrative Physicians·
4.9(0)
River Arts District and Arden, NC
integrative medicine
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(828) 225-2525#3
80GPS
Lewis Family Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Eric Lewis & Dr. Kristina Lewis·NDs, Husband-and-Wife Naturopathic Doctors
4.8(0)
16 Sterling St, Asheville, NC 28803
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 298-4800#4
80GPS
Asheville Natural Medicine
Dr. Deborah Nixdorf·ND, LAc
0.0(0)
Asheville, NC
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 554-0783#5
80GPS
Asheville Natural Health & Homeopathy
Dr. Steven Coward·ND, Naturopathic Doctor
0.0(0)
Asheville, NC 28801
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 254-3004#6
80GPS
WNC Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Practitioners·
0.0(0)
966 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 424-0078#7
80GPS
Insight Integrative Medicine
Dr. Bradt·Certified Functional Medicine Physician, 15+ years experience
0.0(0)
Near downtown Asheville, NC
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(828) 552-3333