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A diet rich in nuts, onions, fish, and raspberries is encouraged
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Heres what we recommend for elderly patients: Start with 1000 mcg of vitamin B12 weekly for 4-6 weeks Then, give 1000 mcg every 1-3 months, depending on how theyre doing Keep an eye on their vitamin B12 levels, blood counts, and brain function A study in the Journal of Gerontology stressed the need for B12 in older adults
routine B12 level monitoring is generally unnecessary once replacement is established, as levels do not reliably correlate with tissue stores Important safety considerations: Older adults may have impaired renal function, though this rarely affects B12 therapy given its wide safety margin