Age-related changes in gastric function can reduce food-bound B12 absorption whilst synthetic supplement absorption remains adequate
Some of the most common causes include: Low levels of zinc (zinc deficiency) Radiation or surgery around the head and neck Dry mouth Changes in oral cavity flora Infection (example: COVID-19) Mucositis Platinum chemotherapy (cisplatin (Platinol), carboplatin (Paraplatin)) Anthracycline chemotherapy (example: doxorubicin (Adriamycin) Other chemotherapy agents (examples: cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)) Oral chemotherapy (example: sunitinib (Sutent), vismodegib (Erivedge)) Antihistamines How to prevent Altered Taste Preventing dysgeusia in patients with cancer can be challenging since it is a side effect of cancer treatment
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Patients with pernicious anemia should be informed that they will require monthly injections of vitamin B 12for the remainder of their lives
Ward A, Crean S, Mercaldi CJ, et al