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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in Rockville
16 holistic practitioners in Rockville who can help with B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
16 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 Rockville for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
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#1
92GPS
Rockville Acupuncture and Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Helena Amos, M.Ac., L.Ac., MD (Eur)·M.Ac., L.Ac., European MD, 30+ years experience
4.9(0)
Rockville/North Bethesda, MD
Acupuncture
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(301) 531-5876#2
92GPS
Rockville Acupuncture and Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Helena Amos, M.Ac., L.Ac., MD (Eur)·M.Ac., L.Ac., European MD, 30+ years experience
4.9(0)
Rockville/North Bethesda, MD
Acupuncture
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(301) 531-5876#3
90GPS
Good Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic
VerifiedHeejin Kim, L.Ac.·L.Ac., NCCAOM Diplomate, CCAOM Clean Needle Technique, licensed in MD/VA, 15+ years experience
5.0(0)
Rockville, MD 20851
Acupuncture
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(240) 387-8093#4
90GPS
Rockville Center for Natural Fertility and Women's Wellness
Shu Fan, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist
4.9(0)
932 Hungerford Drive, Suite #2A, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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(703) 772-7592#5
90GPS
Good Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic
VerifiedHeejin Kim, L.Ac.·L.Ac., NCCAOM Diplomate, CCAOM Clean Needle Technique, licensed in MD/VA, 15+ years experience
5.0(0)
Rockville, MD 20851
Acupuncture
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(240) 387-8093#6
90GPS
Rockville Center for Natural Fertility and Women's Wellness
Shu Fan, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist
4.9(0)
932 Hungerford Drive, Suite #2A, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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(703) 772-7592#7
89GPS
Total Care Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedDr. Bolin Qin, Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac. & Dr. Ren·Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac., 35+ years experience
4.9(0)
15811 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855
Acupuncture
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89GPS
Total Care Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedDr. Bolin Qin, Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac. & Dr. Ren·Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac., 35+ years experience
4.9(0)
15811 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855
Acupuncture
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88GPS
All Natural Medicine Clinic
VerifiedAcupuncture & Herbal Physicians·Acupuncturists and herbal physicians from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
4.9(0)
Rockville, MD
Acupuncture
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88GPS
All Natural Medicine Clinic
VerifiedAcupuncture & Herbal Physicians·Acupuncturists and herbal physicians from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
4.9(0)
Rockville, MD
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Acupuncture Medicine Center
VerifiedDr. Sweng Wang, CMD, L.Ac.·CMD, L.Ac., Maryland licensed
4.8(0)
10110 Molecular Drive, Suite #214, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Acupuncture Medicine Center
VerifiedDr. Sweng Wang, CMD, L.Ac.·CMD, L.Ac., Maryland licensed
4.8(0)
10110 Molecular Drive, Suite #214, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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85GPS
Chinese-MD Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Holly Liu, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed practitioner, practicing since 1997
4.8(0)
Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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85GPS
Chinese-MD Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Holly Liu, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed practitioner, practicing since 1997
4.8(0)
Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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