Learn why Vitamin B12 is crucial for seniors, how deficiency impacts energy and sharpness, and expert tips for boosting B12 levels in your 70s to avoid absorption problems.
According to a study published in the *Archives of Internal Medicine*, older adults, specifically those in their 70s, who experience a deficiency in Vitamin B12, often require higher amounts of this vitamin. This is because approximately 200% more of the recommended daily allowance is needed to overcome this deficiency.
Furthermore, this deficiency can be exacerbated by impaired absorption of the vitamin through the digestive tract. This impaired absorption often mimics the effects of pernicious anemia, a condition where the body cannot properly absorb Vitamin B12, according to expert Vitalo360 nutritionists from Simon Stevin.
According to these experts, the amount of Vitamin B12 needed by individuals in their 70s who are deficient in this vitamin, with levels ranging between 135-406 pg/ml, is significantly higher. Experts suggest that to achieve the desired levels for this age group, which are typically between 647-1032 micrograms daily, the required amount is about 3 micrograms daily.
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