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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in Traverse City

12 holistic practitioners in Traverse City 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,...

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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 Traverse City for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
80GPS

Live Well Acupuncture

Sarah Searles, LAc, MSOM·LAc, MSOM (Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine)
5.0(0)
Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#2
80GPS

Northern Michigan Acupuncture

Kara Schaub, LAc·LAc, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
4.9(0)
Traverse City/Lake Leelanau area, MI
naturopathic medicine
#5
80GPS

Shoreline Center for Healing

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Shoreline Team·Licensed Acupuncturists and Wellness Practitioners
4.7(0)
745 S Garfield Ave Suite C, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#6
80GPS

Balance for Self Healing

Tamara Graf, LAc·LAc, Chinese Medicine Practitioner
5.0(0)
13356 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#8
80GPS

Big Beautiful Life Chiropractic

Dr. Jena Hullman, DC·DC, Functional Medicine Focus
4.9(0)
Near East Eighth St and South Union St, Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine
#12
80GPS

River of Life TC

River of Life Team·Chiropractor with Functional Medicine Focus
4.5(0)
Traverse City, MI
naturopathic medicine