Long-term antacid use linked to vitamin B12 deficiency
Antacids are commonly used to neutralize the acid in the stomach, helping many individuals who have acid reflux. But a new study suggests that using this medication consistently for 2 years or more is linked to a deficiency of vitamin B12, which can have adverse effects for the nervous system.
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Long-term antacid use linked to vitamin B12 deficiency
December 11, 2013 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: acid, diet, medication, nervous, neutralize-the-acid, new-study, nutritional counseling, stomach, the-nervous, the-stomach, years-or-more
