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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in Providence
10 holistic practitioners in Providence who can help with B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 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 Providence for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Chrysanthi Kazantzis
Dr. Chrysanthi Kazantzis·N.D., MS
5.0(168)
245 Waterman St, Suite 200, Providence, RI 02906
Functional Medicine Consultation
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401-270-1742#2
80GPS
Dr. Bridget Casey
Dr. Bridget Casey·N.D.
4.9(142)
35 S Angell St Unit 7, Providence, RI 02906
Western Herbal Medicine
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401-642-5855#3
80GPS
Dr. Sheila M. Frodermann
Dr. Sheila M. Frodermann·MS, N.D., DHANP, CCH
4.8(187)
144 Waterman Street, Suite #3, Providence, RI 02906
Homeopathy
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401-455-0546#4
80GPS
Dr. Martine Delonnay
Dr. Martine Delonnay·N.D., M.D.
4.7(118)
845 North Main St, Suite 8, Providence, RI 02904
natural medicine
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401-861-4643#5
80GPS
Dr. Brenda Bithoney
Dr. Brenda Bithoney·N.D.
4.6(94)
Providence, RI
naturopathic medicine
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80GPS
Dr. Noelle Cardarelli
Dr. Noelle Cardarelli·N.D., DAc
4.7(107)
Providence, RI
Acupuncture
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401-271-7652#7
80GPS
Dr. Celeste Ruland
Dr. Celeste Ruland·N.D., CPT, LMT
4.7(91)
Providence, RI
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Achina Stein
Dr. Achina Stein·D.O., DFAPA, ABIHM, IFMCP
4.8(136)
Downtown Providence, RI
integrative medicine
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