Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
There are many medications used to manage type 2 diabetes……….
Each with their pros and cons. Metformin is an oldie, but a goodie. It’s been around for a long time, which means a lot is known about it. A lot, not everything. Unfortunately exactly how it works is still a somewhat contentious issue, but we’re getting there.
One thing that is known is anyone taking metformin for an extended period of time is vulnerable to a vitamin B12 deficiency. t’s known. It’s not always confronted, and it needs to be, because it can negatively impact your health in the long run.
The vitamin B12 “problem” doesn’t happen to everyone. Stats suggests it impacts around a third of patients who take it and the longer you take it, the higher the risk.
A team of Chinese researchers have uncovered why this happens….
Metformin is not stealing the Vitamin B12, a common gut resident (B.ovatus) is. The trouble is, metformin inadvertently aids this cat burglar. Putting your nerves at risk.
Watch the full episode on Better Body Chemistry TV to learn more, so you know how to take steps to protect your vitamin B 12 supplies.
Here is the link to the video that explores the latest thinking on how metformin works. youtu.be/9TdgvJ2Ly5U
Here is the link to the video that probes the vitamin B12 problem seen with metformin use to treat type 2 diabetes. youtu.be/FK4IiOgaqYs
Visit our website betterbodychemistry.com browse our library or enrol in one of our courses/programmes to learn more. If you need a little personal help creating BETTER BODY CHEMISTRY by booking a Day of Voxer. betterbodychemistry.com/day-of-voxer
There are many medications used to manage type 2 diabetes……….
Each with their pros and cons. Metformin is an oldie, but a goodie. It’s been around for a long time, which means a lot is known about it. A lot, not everything. Unfortunately exactly how it works is still a somewhat contentious issue, but we’re getting there.
One thing that is known is anyone taking metformin for an extended period of time is vulnerable to a vitamin B12 deficiency. t’s known. It’s not always confronted, and it needs to be, because it can negatively impact your health in the long run.
The vitamin B12 “problem” doesn’t happen to everyone. Stats suggests it impacts around a third of patients who take it and the longer you take it, the higher the risk.
A team of Chinese researchers have uncovered why this happens….
Metformin is not stealing the Vitamin B12, a common gut resident (B.ovatus) is. The trouble is, metformin inadvertently aids this cat burglar. Putting your nerves at risk.
Watch the full episode on Better Body Chemistry TV to learn more, so you know how to take steps to protect your vitamin B 12 supplies.
Here is the link to the video that explores the latest thinking on how metformin works. youtu.be/9TdgvJ2Ly5U
Here is the link to the video that probes the vitamin B12 problem seen with metformin use to treat type 2 diabetes. youtu.be/FK4IiOgaqYs
Visit our website betterbodychemistry.com browse our library or enrol in one of our courses/programmes to learn more. If you need a little personal help creating BETTER BODY CHEMISTRY by booking a Day of Voxer. betterbodychemistry.com/day-of-voxer
