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Proton-pump inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole, esomeprazole, and lansoprazole), used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), markedly decrease stomach acid secretion required for the release of vitamin B 12 from food but not from supplements
Liver Disease: Individuals with liver disease may have impaired vitamin B12 metabolism, and injections may need to be closely monitored
When gastrointestinal symptoms occur, they often relate to supplement formulation, excipients, or underlying health conditions rather than the vitamin itself