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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in Portland

42 holistic practitioners in Portland who can help with B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

42 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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Recommended 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)
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Practitioners in Portland for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#28
80GPS

Dr. Peter Knight

Verified
Dr. Peter Knight·ND
4.8(62)
975 Broadway, #1, South Portland, ME 04106
Functional Medicine Consultation
#31
80GPS

Dr. Sarah Kotzur

Verified
Dr. Sarah Kotzur·ND
4.7(38)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#32
80GPS

Dr. Paula Cluney

Verified
Dr. Paula Cluney·ND
4.6(29)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#33
80GPS

Dr. Beth Stockwell

Verified
Dr. Beth Stockwell·ND
4.7(34)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#34
80GPS

Dr. Jacob Aguiar II

Verified
Dr. Jacob Aguiar II·ND
4.5(26)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#35
80GPS

Dr. Steven Zarembka

Verified
Dr. Steven Zarembka·ND
4.6(31)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#36
80GPS

Dr. Fredric Shotz

Verified
Dr. Fredric Shotz·ND
4.8(112)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#37
80GPS

Dr. Devra Krassner

Verified
Dr. Devra Krassner·ND
4.9(52)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#38
80GPS

Dr. Rebecca Morrell

Verified
Dr. Rebecca Morrell·ND
4.7(43)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#39
80GPS

Dr. Mikaela Arredondo

Verified
Dr. Mikaela Arredondo·ND
4.8(61)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#40
80GPS

Dr. Renee Lang II

Verified
Dr. Renee Lang II·ND
4.6(28)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#41
80GPS

Dr. Sasha Rose

Verified
Dr. Sasha Rose·ND
4.7(36)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#42
80GPS

Dr. Hannah Fogg

Verified
Dr. Hannah Fogg·ND
4.8(45)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine