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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in Tacoma area
12 holistic practitioners in Tacoma area who can help with B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
12 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,...
Read full protocolRecommended 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)
Practitioners in Tacoma area for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
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88GPS
Dr. Julia Miller Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Julia Miller, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.9(25)
Tacoma area, WA
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Dr. Julia Miller Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Julia Miller, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.9(0)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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Puget Sound Family Health
VerifiedDr. Andrew Rife, ND, M.Ed.·ND, M.Ed.
4.8(32)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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Puget Sound Family Health
VerifiedDr. Andrew Rife, ND, M.Ed.·ND, M.Ed.
4.8(0)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Brook Munro Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Brook Munro, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(22)
Tacoma area, WA
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Dr. Brook Munro Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Brook Munro, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.8(0)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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Northwest Center for Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christnacht, ND·ND, 30+ years experience
4.7(26)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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Northwest Center for Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Christnacht, ND·ND, 30+ years experience
4.7(0)
Tacoma area, WA
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. James Rife Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. James Rife, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.7(18)
Tacoma area, WA
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Dr. James Rife Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. James Rife, ND·ND, Healthgrades top-rated
4.7(0)
Tacoma area, WA
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