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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in Little Rock
7 holistic practitioners in Little Rock who can help with B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
7 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 Little Rock for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Tina Ipe
VerifiedDr. Tina Ipe·MD, MPH
4.9(167)
Little Rock, AR
regenerative medicine
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80GPS
Marina Ivanovsky
Marina Ivanovsky·MSN, APRN, FNP-C
4.8(134)
108 N Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR
lifestyle medicine
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(501) 952-1366#3
80GPS
Megan Pennington
Megan Pennington·BSc, CLT, CHHC
4.6(89)
Little Rock, AR (Virtual)
nutrition counseling
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(870) 259-5306#4
80GPS
Dr. Betsy Hendricks
VerifiedDr. Betsy Hendricks·MD
4.7(112)
Little Rock, AR
integrative medicine
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80GPS
Dr. Amy Beard
VerifiedDr. Amy Beard·MD, IFMCP, RD
4.8(145)
Little Rock, AR
Functional Medicine Consultation
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