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7. Risk Factors for Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Several factors can increase the risk of developing vitamin B12 deficiency, including:

Strict vegetarian or vegan diet
Aging, as the ability to absorb vitamin B12 decreases with age
Gastrointestinal disorders, such as celiac disease or Crohn’s disease
Gastric bypass surgery or other gastrointestinal surgeries
Pernicious anemia, an autoimmune condition that affects the absorption of vitamin B12
Certain medications that interfere with vitamin B12 absorption

If vitamin B12 deficiency is suspected, healthcare professionals can diagnose it through various methods, including:

Blood Tests: Measuring the levels of vitamin B12 and other related markers in the blood can help determine deficiency.
Bone Marrow Examination: In rare cases, a bone marrow examination may be performed to evaluate the production of red blood cells.