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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in Reno
6 holistic practitioners in Reno who can help with B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
6 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 Reno for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
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#1
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Dr. Melissa Bachman
Dr. Melissa Bachman·N.D., APRN, MSCP, IFMCP
4.9(134)
1875 Plumas St., Suite 5, Reno, NV 89509
Functional Medicine Consultation
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775-507-4740#2
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Dr. Bruce Fong
Dr. Bruce Fong·D.O.
4.7(92)
521 Hammill Ln, Reno, NV 89511
osteopathic manipulation
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775-828-5388#3
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Sherri Aikin
Sherri Aikin·MSN, FNP-BC, IFMCP
4.7(79)
6630 South McCarran Blvd., B-18, Reno, NV
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Sammy Valera
Sammy Valera·RN
4.6(58)
521 Hammill Ln, Reno, NV 89511
Homeopathy
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775-828-5388