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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in New Orleans
8 holistic practitioners in New Orleans 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 New Orleans for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Audrey Le
VerifiedDr. Audrey Le·MD, LAc
4.9(187)
3848 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 102, New Orleans, LA 70002
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(504) 233-3393#2
80GPS
Dr. Joseph Mather
VerifiedDr. Joseph Mather·MD, MPH
4.7(94)
100 W Harrison Ave Ste 201, New Orleans, LA 70124
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(504) 555-0223#3
80GPS
Dr. Holly MacKenna
VerifiedDr. Holly MacKenna·MD
4.8(106)
1900 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
integrative psychiatry
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(504) 356-1624#4
80GPS
Gloria Vitry
Gloria Vitry·RDN, LD
4.7(78)
314 Monticello Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121
nutrition therapy
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(504) 777-5837#5
80GPS
Dr. Lydia Wheaton
VerifiedDr. Lydia Wheaton·ND
4.8(121)
New Orleans, LA
naturopathic medicine
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(504) 555-0245#6
80GPS
Kristin Mancina
VerifiedKristin Mancina·ND, LAc
4.6(87)
New Orleans, LA
naturopathic medicine
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(504) 555-0251