Debunking the Myth: Does Calcium Stop B12 Absorption?
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Over 10% of patients taking metformin have evidence of reduced vitamin B12 absorption, but research reveals that calcium supplementation actually helps reverse this effect, not hinder it. The widespread misconception that calcium impedes B12 is often the opposite of the truth, as calcium is a crucial element for proper B12 uptake in the intestines.
