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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in Lafayette
8 holistic practitioners in Lafayette 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 Lafayette for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Joy Faulk
VerifiedDr. Joy Faulk·ND
4.8(134)
1921 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Suite 117, Lafayette, LA 70508
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 347-6756#2
80GPS
Dr. Chris Cormier
Dr. Chris Cormier·DC
4.8(121)
108 Republic Ave. Ste. B, Lafayette, LA 70508
Chiropractic Care
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(337) 456-6555#3
80GPS
Dr. Jason Prevost
Dr. Jason Prevost·DC
4.9(189)
217 W Brentwood Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506
Chiropractic Care
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(337) 565-7140#4
80GPS
Dr. Krystal Shelmire
VerifiedDr. Krystal Shelmire·ND
4.6(72)
Lafayette, LA 70506
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 555-0314#5
80GPS
Dr. Jaime Frederick
VerifiedDr. Jaime Frederick·ND, CNHP
4.7(95)
Lafayette, LA
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 555-0327#6
80GPS
Dr. Elizabeth McLain
VerifiedDr. Elizabeth McLain·MD
4.7(108)
Lafayette, LA 70503
integrative medicine
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(337) 555-0338