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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in Evanston
8 holistic practitioners in Evanston who can help with B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 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,...
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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 Evanston for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
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#1
91GPS
Endeavor Health Integrative Medicine - Evanston
VerifiedDr. Mina Lee Ryu, MD, FACP, ABOIM·MD, FACP, ABOIM (American Board of Integrative Medicine)
4.7(0)
1000 Central St., Suite 640, Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 570-1410#2
91GPS
Endeavor Health Integrative Medicine - Evanston
VerifiedDr. Mina Lee Ryu, MD, FACP, ABOIM·MD, FACP, ABOIM (American Board of Integrative Medicine)
4.7(0)
1000 Central St., Suite 640, Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 570-1410#3
89GPS
Meliora Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Rowena Chua·MD, integrative medicine specialist
4.9(78)
Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 440-4355#4
89GPS
Meliora Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Rowena Chua·MD, integrative medicine specialist
4.9(0)
Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 440-4355#5
88GPS
Wellspring Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists and massage therapists
4.8(87)
Evanston, IL
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Wellspring Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists and massage therapists
4.8(0)
Evanston, IL
integrative medicine
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