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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in Walnut Creek
10 holistic practitioners in Walnut Creek 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,...
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 Walnut Creek for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
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89GPS
NeuroSport Acupuncture
NeuroSport Acupuncture·L.Ac
4.5(50)
NeuroSport Acupuncture, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Eastern Medicine & Acupuncture Center
Dr. Sophia Pan·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Eastern Medicine & Acupuncture Center, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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87GPS
Walnut Creek Naturopathic
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
4.8(47)
Walnut Creek, CA
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Walnut Creek Naturopathic
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
4.8(0)
Walnut Creek, CA
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Sarah Reilly Nutrition
Sarah Reilly·CNC, CNBP, AFMHCp
4.5(50)
Sarah Reilly Nutrition, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Functional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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85GPS
Kore Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Uppal·ND
4.5(50)
Kore Natural Medicine, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
naturopathic medicinenaturopathic primary care
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84GPS
Don Chen Acupuncture
Don Chen·L.Ac
4.5(50)
Don Chen Acupuncture, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Acupuncture
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84GPS
KangFu Acupuncture Center
KangFu Acupuncture Center·L.Ac Team
4.5(50)
KangFu Acupuncture Center, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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