AOD-9604 Best For: Targeted fat reduction, long-term fat management, and stubborn fat mobilization without anabolic or stimulant side effects
Other groups who may benefit include: Patients following gastric surgery (gastrectomy, bariatric procedures) where intrinsic factor production or absorption sites are compromised Individuals with malabsorption disorders such as Crohn's disease, coeliac disease, or chronic pancreatitis Strict vegans and vegetarians with dietary insufficiency, though oral supplementation is usually tried first Elderly patients with atrophic gastritis or reduced gastric acid production Patients on long-term metformin or proton pump inhibitors, which can impair B12 absorption [6] [8] Individuals with nitrous oxide exposure (recreational or medical), which can cause functional B12 deficiency Diagnosis typically involves serum B12 measurement, with levels below approximately 148 pmol/L (though thresholds vary between laboratories) generally indicating deficiency
The study found no impact on folate levels, but reported a 5% reduction in serum B12 levels when women went from 0 to 30 g of alcohol a day
Caution is required when using Vitamin B6 concomitantly with Levodopa (a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease)
Serious vitamin B12 deficiency may result in anemia, stomach problems, and nerve damage