Nitrous Oxide Causes a Functional Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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According to a 2023 systematic review, elevated homocysteine and methylmalonic acid levels were found in about 80% of symptomatic recreational nitrous oxide users, indicating a functional vitamin B12 deficiency. This insidious effect can lead to severe neurological complications, even if serum B12 levels appear normal.
