Proposed benefits: Promotes cell migration, angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth), and tissue regeneration
For vegetarians and vegans, it may be necessary to take supplements or eat fortified foods
The correct approach: Test serum B12, MMA, and homocysteine not just serum B12 Use the functional cutoff of 500 pg/mL for optimal status, not the labs lower limit of 200 pg/mL Identify the cause diet, malabsorption, medication, or autoimmune Match the supplementation protocol to the cause and severity Retest to confirm response, and continue monitoring if the underlying cause persists If youre over 50, vegan, taking metformin or PPIs, or experiencing unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or neuropathy get tested
When you have PA, special antibodies are preventing your body from making IF (intrinsic factor)
doi:10.1016/j.arr.2016.08.006
Supplied as a stable crystalline or lyophilized powder with 9899% purity, 5-Amino-1MQ supports repeatable and consistent research conditions